CMD.EXE does not work. Error Code: 0xc0000142

[Iain T]

I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 on my new SSD. I've been getting my OS to its previous state like it was on the Windows 7 I had on my HDD. I have encountered a problem with my Comand Prompt when I tried to access it. I'll leave a screenshot below to show the exact error message.

Edit:
This does not apply to just Command Prompt, this now has an impact on other programs too, not to the extent where I can't use it (I still can't access Command Prompt, that is the only one I can't access.

Also every time I switch off my PC, there is always one update to be installed, I'm not sure if this is caused by this problem but it just appears, all the time. I hardly doubt there is really one update, I would like to fix this error too.

 

[joywillims]

To help resolve this issue, use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue, and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:
Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run As Administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
Type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow (yes there is a space after sfc) The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

 

[Iain T]

Even trying to open an elevated command prompt is not working (Still the same error message as before).

 

[joywillims]

Try this : http://winwiki.org/cmd-exe-the-application-was-unable-to-start-correctly-0xc0000142/