can't start Windows 7 x64 - aswVmm.sys is missing or corrupt

Viruses and worms
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I have Windows 7 x64 and cannot boot into it because aswVmm.sys is missing or corrupt. I can’t get into any of the Safe modes or access the command prompt. I don’t have the installation disc on me either.

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I’ve asked someone to help you. They’ll need to uninstall Avast. You’ll have to re-install it.

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Download the following three programmes to your desktop :

  1. Rufus

For 64bit systems
2. Windows 7 64bit RC I will pm the link
3. Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64

Insert the USB stick Then run Rufus

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/rufus.JPG

Select the ISO file on the desktop via the ISO icon.

Press Start Burn

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/RufusISO.JPG

Then copy FRST to the same USB

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/frstwintoboot.JPG

Insert the USB into the sick computer and start the computer. First ensuring that the system is set to boot from USB
Note: If you are not sure how to do that follow the instructions Here

When you reboot you will see this although yours will say windows 7.
Click repair my computer

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Select your operating system

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee362/Essexboy3/RepairVista_7277202.jpg

Select Command prompt

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At the command prompt type the following :

notepad and press Enter.
The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
Select “Computer” and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
In the command window type e:\frst64.exe and press Enter
Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
The tool will start to run.
When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/frst.JPG

Press Scan button.
It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please copy and paste it to your reply.

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FRST.txt attached

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This will remove Avast and it will need to be reinstalled on completion

Download the attached Fixlist.txt to the same location as FRST
Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that
Reboot to normal mode

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Thank you. The fix worked. Attached is the fixlog.

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Is it booting OK now ?

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Yes, thanks again for your help.