How to fix corrupted file or directory?

[Tom]

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

 

[Adam Albright]

On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:22:04 -0700, Tom <Tom@discussions.microsoft.com>
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

 

[Mike Mueller]

"Tom" <Tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8258096E-B2F5-48A0-B03D-D091938339BC@microsoft.com...
>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?

 

[Tom]

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" <Tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8258096E-B2F5-48A0-B03D-D091938339BC@microsoft.com...
> >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?
>

 

[Tom]

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" <Tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:8258096E-B2F5-48A0-B03D-D091938339BC@microsoft.com...
> > >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?
> >