dstone456 :
by the way i dont have a windows 7 cd i only have restore points that arent working
have u tried downloading avg rescue cd from the link. you dont need a windows 7 cd to rename the folder to fix the error.
str8 from avg site.
we regret to inform you that latest virus database 271.1.1/3292 (432/3292) released 12:53 AM CET requested computer restart with inability to start the system again with error:
STOP: c0000135 The program can't start because %hs is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
We have immediately downgraded published failing version to fully functional 271.1.1/3291 (432/3291).
If you have unfortunately met mentioned error, please follow these steps:
If is possible to boot into Safe Mode, then run System Restore before the night AVG update and re-install AVG.
If is not possible to boot computer at all, please follow this How-To.
Or use AVG Rescue CD -> menu Utilities -> Midnight Commander -> navigate to /mnt/sda1/program files/ (or program files (x86)) and rename by F6 AVG folder to other name (for example AVG_old).
Windows 7 Startup Repair
Described at this Microsoft website - follow section "To open the System Recovery Options menu on your computer"
Then start your system again and re-install AVG.
Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences caused by this situation.
i used this method> use AVG Rescue CD -> menu Utilities -> Midnight Commander -> navigate to /mnt/sda1/program files/ (or program files (x86)) and rename by F6 AVG folder to other name (for example AVG_old).
or are u having a different error message?