Daemon Tools Wrecked My Windows 7 Computer

[HateSPTD]

I installed Daemon Tools this afternoon and the program told me to reboot. I did reboot, but now, I can't start up my computer normally. It freezes at the Welcome Screen, and I can't go on any further. I can go on Safe Mode however. Is it because my computer used to be Windows Vista but was then updated to Windows 7 and this upgraded system isn't compatible with Daemon Tools? I read online that it's the SPTD.sys that's wrecking my computer, but I can't remove it. That is, I can't remove its registry keys. Can anyone help? Thanks!

-HateSPTD

I just went back and uninstalled another program, and now I can see the desktop. However, the computer freezes right after the desktop comes up.

 

[wish]

Yes, sptd.sys is well known causing problem in windows7.
You must uninstall that program and remove sptd.sys with SPTDinst.

 

[HateSPTD]

I just went back and deleted SPTD from the registry. But it's still not working. Is it still because of the SPTD? One more thing: I had downloaded SPTD to uninstall it completely, but it keeps telling me that I don't have SPTD installed.

 

[wish]

One more thing: I had downloaded SPTD to uninstall it completely, but it keeps telling me that I don't have SPTD installed.

It's mean that spdt.sys has gone.
However if your windows still freezing, maybe there is still another problem beside it.
Do system file checker -> command prompt(as administrator) -> sfc /scannow -> enter

 

[HateSPTD]

I'm running the scan right now.

 

[HateSPTD]

The scan said there's no problem, but I ran a diagnostic startup and the startup failed. I just ran the startup repair and here's the list of problems it gave me:

Startup Repair V2
Problem Signature 01: unknown
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6001.18000.0.0.0.0
Problem Signature 03: 0
Problem Signature 04: 65537
Problem Signature 05: unknown
Problem Signature 06: NoOsInstalled
Problem Signature 07: 0
Problem Signature 08: 1
Problem Signature 09: FixPartitionTable
Problem Signature 10: 1168
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

 

[sygnus21]

I just went back and deleted SPTD from the registry. But it's still not working. Is it still because of the SPTD? One more thing: I had downloaded SPTD to uninstall it completely, but it keeps telling me that I don't have SPTD installed.

If you removed the program via deleting registry strings, as opposed to doing a normal uninstall via Programs & Features, or the program's uninstall feature.... you didn't do a proper uninstall, which in turn may do more harm than good.

If you're going to delete registry strings (you shouldn't) at least do a proper removal first.

As to your problem.... you could try this....http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R

 

[karlsnooks]

Before running Repair Install, then you might want to try restoring to a system restore point from before the time the problem appeared.

If such is not possible, then a Repair Install, using the procedure in the link provided to you would be wise.

System Restore - How to use

 

[sygnus21]

That works

1- System Restore - How to use, if problem isn't fixed, then...
2- Repair Install

 

[HateSPTD]

But I can't get into Windows 7...I can only get into safe mode.

 

[sygnus21]

Please look through the links provided. Or do you not have a Windows 7 disc?

 

[karlsnooks]

But I can't get into Windows 7...I can only get into safe mode.

Reading is a dangerous thing. You just might learn something.

Please see option 2 of: System Restore - How to use

Please read: Startup Repair

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[FONT=&quot]DISC - CREATE A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC[/FONT]​

START | type System Repair | Enter key | Create Disc button

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[HateSPTD]

I don't. My computer was a Vista that was upgraded to Windows 7. I tried everything on the link you gave me, but I'm afraid it's still not working. I finally decided to copy everything onto a hard drive and reformat the hard drive. Thanks for your help everyone!