Corrupt ndis and netio drivers

slmitten said:

Brought up the system repair menu again and started the command prompt.
Copied file \windows\system32\drivers\ndis.sys from X: (cd) to the c: drive
Booted and another file came up missing or corrupt... In all I copied 4 files in this way.
ndis.sys , netio.sys , tcpip.sys & fwpkclnt.sys . Then laptop came up.
Now I am back trying to remove malware "Antivirus 2010 & Koobface"
Files " us?rinit.exe & Andy128.exe" seem to get removed with malwarebytes but
I am not so sure.

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Hello m8. What was the exact command prompt you used to copy from windows disc to the c:\ drive. Pls help, been stuck for 3 days now I need to copy ndis.sys and netio.sys.

Re: ndis.sys corrupt or missing

Welcome
What is your problem that you feel that you have to replace those drivers?

Vista will not boot,1st it said ndis.sys was missing or corrupt. Ran the repair function on windows disc. Then it said netio.sys was missing or corrupt. Can't run sic /scannow in command prompt it says windows source protection could not start the repair function.
Any help you could give would be appreciated.

Do you have important stuff that you want to save?
Where did you get the Windows Disc?

Yes would rather not back up loads of music, movies and other stuff.

Where did you get the repair disc?
Did it come with the computer and Vista was already installed?

It is the vista installation disc

If you did the repair install correctly, follow the next set of instructions.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html?filter[11]=Performance Maintenance

Follow these instructions to get to System Restore. Then go back a week before your problem.

If you create a recovery DVD, you may be able to boot to recovery options
Create Recovery DVD.
Hard Disc Controller must be set to IDE in BIOS and Bios must be set to boot from the CD Boot Priority - Change

The Vista recovery disk is used to boot Vista when it won't boot - to run Startup Repair, System Restore, access a Command Line, Recover using a Vista Backup Image, etc.
System Recovery Options. Choose an option tht will not cause you to lose your stuff.

If Vista will not start now, boot the Recovery CD to run Startup Repair which automates System Restore as well as numerous other tests including System File Checker which can repair system files which are not corrupted beyond repair.

If Vista still will not start, try booting into Safe Mode to run sfc /scannow to repair System files.
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Below is a bulletin distributed by MS to explain the start up procedure when Windows will not boot.

• Startup Repair. Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.
• Change restart settings in safe mode. If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. For more information, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
• Reinstall. If no other options have solved the problem, and you are sure that your computer's hardware is functioning normally, you might need to reinstall Windows. A custom (clean) installation of Windows will permanently delete all of the files on your computer and reinstall Windows, so only use this option if all other recovery options have been unsuccessful. After the installation, you will need to reinstall your programs and restore your files from backup copies. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows**.

ANY repair attempt can cause loss of your stuff

Thanks for all your help up to now. But I think my best course of action is the way smitten repaired his by copying missing file from installation disc to hard drive. See below.

Brought up the system repair menu again and started the command prompt.
Copied file \windows\system32\drivers\ndis.sys from X: (cd) to the c: drive
Booted and another file came up missing or corrupt... In all I copied 4 files in this way.
ndis.sys , netio.sys , tcpip.sys & fwpkclnt.sys . Then laptop came up.
Now I am back trying to remove malware "Antivirus 2010 & Koobface"
Files " us?rinit.exe & Andy128.exe" seem to get removed with malwarebytes but
I am not so sure.

I understand what you are saying and what your are trying to do, but I do not think that the problem is really with those drivers.
Netio usually means a network problem, and ndis is a Microsoft driver and I have never seen that to be the true cause of a problem of this nature.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/261616-extract-files-vista-installation-dvd.html

worked a treat back up & running. replaced ndis.sys, netio.sys, msrpc.sys & tcpip.sys using command prompt on vista instalation disc repair facility. Thanks for taking the time m8.

Tom Dempsey said:

worked a treat back up & running. replaced ndis.sys, netio.sys, msrpc.sys & tcpip.sys using command prompt on vista instalation disc repair facility. Thanks for taking the time m8.

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