NTFS.sys error on startup, since last auto-update

[Alex R]

The last automatic update for windows vista may be causing problems for my
computer. The install got stuck on update 2/6 for 5 hours, so i shut my
computer down. Since then i get pops asking me to reset, to apply the changes
made during that install, but every time i reset or shut my computer down, i
get an NTFS.sys error that wont let me boot up. ive tried installing that
update manually but it doesn't solve the problem. Ive had to do a system
restore 3 times, and its getting pretty old.

Is the NTFS error my hard drive failing? (Only 5 months old) or is it a
software problem? any help is appreciated.

 

[Bob]

In addition to "NTFS.sys error" does it say anything else?

 

[Alex R]

Nope, it just says windows failed to start because the file ntfs.sys was
missing or corrupt, something along those lines.

 

[NoStop]

Nope, it just says windows failed to start because the file ntfs.sys was
missing or corrupt, something along those lines.

Another Fista box bites the dirt. What a stable operating system. hehe.

Cheers.

PS. Frank, no need to reply. Just read my sig. It's there to help YOU with
your brain injury problems.


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[Rob]

Mine too... I finally got the updates to "take" by installing them, shut
down, unplug, remove battery if it's a laptop. Plug it back in and start it
up...no problems.

 

[Bob]

If possible do a System Restore to when things worked correctly.

If that doesn't fix the problem restart in Last Known Good
Configuration(press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts).

 

[Alex R]

Ive done system restore 5 times now, and i have to do it every time i shut my
computer down. im going to try turning automatic updates off and see if that
does anything.

 

[Bob]

I repeat - "If that doesn't fix the problem restart in Last Known Good
Configuration(press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts)."

 

[Alex R]

Sorry, didnt realize that was an alternate solution, but it didnt work for
me, i tried every option, safe mode, etc, everything in that list including
last know good config, before i restored my stuff, because my vista disc was
at work, and i didnt want to have to go get it.

thanks for the help by the way. i'm not the most computer literate person in
the world.

 

[Bob]

Uninstall all of the recent updates. If that solves the problem reinstall
them one at a time to find the culprit.