“Running Windows 10.”
We can start with the root of your problem...
Try the below methods and check if that helps:
Method 1: Run the SFC.
Follow the below steps:
Open Command Prompt.
Select “Run as Administrator”.
Type “sfc /scannow” without quotes and hit Enter.
Now check for the issue.
Method 2: Run the DISM Tool.
If the issue persists, I would have you run the DISM tool to check the system health and will try to restore the files.
Click on ‘Start’.
Enter ‘Command prompt’ in the Search box.
In the list of results, swipe down on or right-click Command prompt, and then tap or click ‘Run as administrator’.
In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press the Enter key after each command:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
To close the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter.
Note: The tool might take 15-20 minutes to finish running, so please do not cancel it.
Don’t think you have a virus, but there are multitudes of reputable, free online scanners. Try here: http://www.digitalcitizen.life/test-comparison-what-best-free-online-antivirus-scanner
Looks like your stubs problem is relatively common. “Downgrade” to Win7 to fix or try researching a fix here:http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start/the-stub-received-bad-data/f4829753-484e-4cf8-b123-6caf2422d17b
Best of luck.
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C:\WINDOWS\system32>sfc /scannow
Get a Mac.
Just say’n.
Restart in Safe Mode and try to run those programs. Getting there has changed in Win10.
http://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10
clean you stub, pull out the bad data.
Make sure its plugged in first
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22The+stub+received+bad+data%22&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Windows Defender is completely useless and a complete waste of resources.
Not sure why you run AntiMalwareBytes every day, either.
But beyond all of that, Windows 10 will cause you nothing but heartache for as long as you attempt to keep using it.
I agree with max americana. If you were in Houston, I’d send you to the Computer Hospital. They fixed the Toshiba Satellite C655 I’m now typing on for exactly $30 after I’d flashed the BIOS with the Toshiba supplied BIOS update. It was on a computer where I knew my wife, who is by no means a computer expert, innocently downloaded a virus - i.e. totally MY fault. BTW, the $30 included pickup AND delivery at my current apartment ! No Windows beyond 7 is worth a damn anyway. BTW, you can reach the Computer Hospital at 713-472-4357 or me at 713-835-9860. I am vitally interested as I need to purchase a laptop for my Goddughter anyway, and they are ALL Windows 10. ‘Nuff said ?
First, ask how old is your computer ?
2-3-4 years old, it might not be capable of moderan updates.
When you shop for a replacement, consider iMac. Bought mine in 2011.
Updates every few months, all free.
Calamity ? Apple has a helper, toll free.
No security system required.
I write freelance articles and take photos for our local paper. My Mac is indefigable.
Find your nearest “UBREAKIFIX” location and take it to them.
When I had a PC, I paid my internet provider $15 extra a month, for THEM to fix my PC. I could call them 24/7 for help.
http://www.avg.com/us-en/rescue-cd-business-edition?ECID=af:cj#tba2
(from a working computer, like your library's) downloaded onto a flash drive, and create a CD disk, or install it on the flash drive. Here is one version of instructions for it:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/avg-rescue-cd-90.htm
It starts itself from the CD or DVD drive, or from the bootable flash drive you created. It can't hurt anything. I've used it many times on repairing PCs.
And it's FRee.
I am running Win 10 also. Norton Security is not free, but it is worth every penny. Have been using it for years, still do.
I highly recommend it. You don’t have to do any strange setup, it does what it has to do, protect your computer against malware of all kinds.
If you get a screen message to call a company that fixes ‘frozen’ computers, don’t call them.
If you feel you must call them, and the phone guy sounds like Dehli clerk, hang up.
Series.
I run on mine Search and Destroy, Spybot Read about it here.
http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html
I use the free version and it works great.
I also use advanced system care. Free version.
http://download.cnet.com/s/advanced-system-care/free/
Heard about these on radio from Kim Komando.
Good luck.
Bkmk
I have Win7, but I’ve been using Norton Anti-Virus for years and years. I never have malware or viruses, or even Trojan viruses. They stop it all.
It’s not that expensive. I think I paid $49/yr this year; but for several years it was $39, but this year they added in a more specialized program that does a lot more.
I run the program every morning right after I turn my computer on. And, with the new software, they even let you know if you are clicking on a questionable link .. so you can decide if you really want to do that or not.
You can pay a lot more, but I’m very happy with Norton.
I will tell you this. I run a very expensive piece of equipment that has Windows as its operating system. 700,000 dollar piece to be exact. Its a whole tree processor.
One night I had the computer crash twice on me-WHILE I WAS CUTTING DOWN A TREE! Now you all might think that is funny but, the thing quit halfway through the tree’s’ and they were big...most likely about 10 tons each.
So after the second time, I called Waratah and told them what it did. They laughed and said its a minor problem and to ignore it. The next day, my boss was running it and it did the same thing. Only that time the tree snapped off and went over the cab causing over 6 grand in damages. Waratah had downloaded a bug into the system when they engineered the program and couldnt figure out why it was doing that. So, to fix the problem, they simply came out and installed a NEW computer. No problems with that since is solved the problem, I was there when they did it and asked them why in the hell they were using Windows for the system. They couldnt answer. I told them to build their own system instead of being so dam cheap and using a failed operating system to run their machines.