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Tom
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      07-06-2007
I am trying to fix a corrupted file or directory because I think that's the
reason why I'm not able to burn a recovery DVD.

The file I am having problems with is:
c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel32

When I tried opening this folder, I am getting a message that it "is not
accesible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."

I tried running a disk check but it won't run. Any suggestions? Thanks

 
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Adam Albright
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      07-06-2007
On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:22:04 -0700, Tom <>
wrote:

>I am trying to fix a corrupted file or directory because I think that's the
>reason why I'm not able to burn a recovery DVD.


There is no practical way to 'fix' a corrupt file other than replacing
it with a known good copy. Try to reinstall whatever application
installed it.
>
>The file I am having problems with is:
>c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel32
>
>When I tried opening this folder, I am getting a message that it "is not
>accesible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."
>
>I tried running a disk check but it won't run. Any suggestions? Thanks


 
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Mike Mueller
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      07-06-2007
"Tom" <> wrote in message
news:8258096E-B2F5-48A0-B03D-...
>I am trying to fix a corrupted file or directory because I think that's the
> reason why I'm not able to burn a recovery DVD.
>
> The file I am having problems with is:
> c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel32
>
> When I tried opening this folder, I am getting a message that it "is not
> accesible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."
>
> I tried running a disk check but it won't run. Any suggestions? Thanks


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The good news for you is that that directory is only used when you are
installing a program that uses that version of InstallShield, and most
developers using I/S have the driver engine contained in their setup
packages. Long story short- It is safe to delete that folder, it will be
recreated if/when necessary.

Next thing would be the Disk Check. What issue is occurring that it will not
run?

 
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Tom
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      07-06-2007
That's exactly the problem. I can't delete it because it's not empty (Error
0x80070091) and I can't empty it because I can't access it since it's
corrupted. And since it's corrupted, I can't install the software either (or
install it over the corrupted file) to fix it.

"Mike Mueller" wrote:

> "Tom" <> wrote in message
> news:8258096E-B2F5-48A0-B03D-...
> >I am trying to fix a corrupted file or directory because I think that's the
> > reason why I'm not able to burn a recovery DVD.
> >
> > The file I am having problems with is:
> > c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel32
> >
> > When I tried opening this folder, I am getting a message that it "is not
> > accesible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."
> >
> > I tried running a disk check but it won't run. Any suggestions? Thanks

>
> ***********************************************
> The good news for you is that that directory is only used when you are
> installing a program that uses that version of InstallShield, and most
> developers using I/S have the driver engine contained in their setup
> packages. Long story short- It is safe to delete that folder, it will be
> recreated if/when necessary.
>
> Next thing would be the Disk Check. What issue is occurring that it will not
> run?
>

 
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Tom
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      07-06-2007
oh, and I forgot to mention, I can't run the diskcheck either (neither from
command prompt, nor from the "computer" menu). I won't even check it after a
restart.

What a mess!

"Tom" wrote:

> That's exactly the problem. I can't delete it because it's not empty (Error
> 0x80070091) and I can't empty it because I can't access it since it's
> corrupted. And since it's corrupted, I can't install the software either (or
> install it over the corrupted file) to fix it.
>
> "Mike Mueller" wrote:
>
> > "Tom" <> wrote in message
> > news:8258096E-B2F5-48A0-B03D-...
> > >I am trying to fix a corrupted file or directory because I think that's the
> > > reason why I'm not able to burn a recovery DVD.
> > >
> > > The file I am having problems with is:
> > > c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel32
> > >
> > > When I tried opening this folder, I am getting a message that it "is not
> > > accesible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."
> > >
> > > I tried running a disk check but it won't run. Any suggestions? Thanks

> >
> > ***********************************************
> > The good news for you is that that directory is only used when you are
> > installing a program that uses that version of InstallShield, and most
> > developers using I/S have the driver engine contained in their setup
> > packages. Long story short- It is safe to delete that folder, it will be
> > recreated if/when necessary.
> >
> > Next thing would be the Disk Check. What issue is occurring that it will not
> > run?
> >

 
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Faust
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      01-20-2010

I am having almost the exact same problem.

I have 2 or 3 locations that result in the same message.
I game and its affecting a few of my Addons.

I can't do anything with them or the containing folders.
I've tried antivirus, spybot, and disk scan. I tried security
updates. Everything I knew to do.
and when I chkdsk it makes it to 58% and
- Command stops responding
- start up check skips the rest like nothing happened

I'd like to know if there is anything else I can do that will
resolve this proble

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doneganw
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      01-21-2010

Hello!

I'm a neophyte and having problems with registry errors. Could someone
direct me to the right newsgroup for advice on this problem?

Bye,
Will

"Faust" <> wrote in message
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>
> I am having almost the exact same problem.
>
> I have 2 or 3 locations that result in the same message.
> I game and its affecting a few of my Addons.
>
> I can't do anything with them or the containing folders.
> I've tried antivirus, spybot, and disk scan. I tried security
> updates. Everything I knew to do.
> and when I chkdsk it makes it to 58% and
> - Command stops responding
> - start up check skips the rest like nothing happened
>
> I'd like to know if there is anything else I can do that will
> resolve this problem
>
>
> --
> Faust
> Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
>


 
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