I get a BSOD when I try to install antivirus!!

Download Combofix to desktop.If it does not run, redownload Combofix and rename it to fc.exe prior to saving it to desktop.
Follow it's instructions from following link.
Attach logfile here after

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix

Could you also attach Eset's logfile>location:
C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt

This is vista!  Combo fix isnt for Vista.

I wish it was.

It does run on Vista, unless its 64 bit :)

I would suggest that you first removed the hard drive from the current machine and plug it into another computer with MalwareBytes installed. Scan it from there.
Then place it back. You might need to repair the startup if it does not boot after removing the malware. You also might need to run from the command prompt:
sfc /scannow
To make sure all critical system files are present and not damaged.
After this, if the computer continues to give you problems you might need to do a clean repair install of Vista. Microsoft changed the way it names the repair install in XP to Upgrade Install in Vista. It also assumes that you must be able to be in Vista to run it.
If you need additional info on the repair install let me know.
Keep me posted on your progress.
Bits...

Your system,it seems,is still infected and some virus generated service
is preventing the installation or successful scanning of your drive.
You can not install programs in safe mode.That must be done
within the active system.
To accomplish this we must remove this rogue service and startup entries that trigger it.
To do this we must boot into safe mode.
Do you understand this far ?

Ok Sorry I havent replied..Ive been sick and was out of town on vaca, but heres the skinny now, I ran combo fix in safe mode and then when it went to reboot I get a BSOD with a stop error  STOP: 0X0000007E (0x080000003, 0X829F84AD,0X80405770,0X8040546C) and I tried doing the startup repair and it failed and then I tried running sfc/scannow from the C: prompt and it says "There is a system repair pending which requires reboot to complete. Restart Windows and run sfc again."
But it wont restart only gives the BOSD..
I ran a chkdsk /r and it completed but didnt seem to acomplish anything..

Thanks

Is your machine 32bit or 64bit?

Try startup repair again and when it fails to repair system, opt launch System Restore.
Pick a date prior to running Combofix.

Once restored, manually create a restore point and note whatever name you call it.

If 32bit
Rerun Combofix in normal mode and attach its logfile after.
From above link. Read its proceedure carefully on Combofix's running

Also attach Esets logfile:
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt

Tried that but There arent any restore points

Ok, Any of these boot options work:
Last Known Good Configuration
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with command prompt
Safe Mode

Negative..tried them all, What about going into C:\Windows\winsxs\pending.xml and deleting the pending.xml ?

That would clear any updates "stuck" but unsure of the consequences :(

Ok tried to delete the pending.xml and it deleted it but that didnt do anything, Is there away to delete the pending system repair?

Launch System Repair again. If it fails try System Restore and select to pick an older System Restore point, if any.

Be careful not to select full computer restore or restore to factory image as all will be gone!
I came accross this article which has a few methods to try
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/itprovistasp/thread/31ca7aee-2c6c-400c-aeee-bb00286d192a/

When I launch system repair and chose system restore it says "No restore points have been created on your computers system disk. To create a restore point open System proctection."

I used a Knoppix cd and recovered some files from the hd, Now is there anyway of deleting the pending system repair?

From above link:Quote:

 After BIOS screen, hit F8 for the windows boot menu.
- Select the "repair" option (it is first on the list)
- Open a command prompt.

- Rename the following files:

 

C:\windows\winsxs\pending.xml C:\windows\winsxs\pending.old.xml

C:\windows\winsxs\cleanup.xml -> C:\windows\winsxs\cleanup.old.xml

I deleted the winsxs folder on accident ..lol

Can I replace this from the disc and what would be the cmd line for that?

Thanks

I think it can only be replaced if the system boots correctly.
You can try a repair but I doubt it.

Since you have a backup a full system recovery maybe the only option :(

I think you are right about that and thats what I didnt want to hear..as I do not have the original vista home premium disc.

I wish there was a way to get rid of that pending system repair, I tried running sfc/scannow again and it said the same thing.
Thanks for your help!

Whats the make and model of machine?

Hp Pavillion dv6000

I think its the only option is to factory restore the machine.
You have your data backed up, which is good.
You will lose programs you installed, unless you have the cds to reinstall after factory restore.

When you go into launch startup repair is there an option to put machine back to factory settings from an image or something like that

yes there is..

Isnt there a way to go into bcdedit from cmd prompt and delete the pending system repair on reboot?

Ok well full system recovery is there which is good.

This is from above link i gave.
Read through this and try from step14  onwards.
Reason is you dont have a installation DvD and winsxs is gone!

1. Insert the Windows Vista install DVD, and restart the computer.
2. Press any key when it asks you if you want to boot from the dvd.
3. Select your language, country, and keyboard type from the prompt. If you are in the US its probably already right.
4. choose "Repair your Computer".
5. Select your operating system from the list and click next.
6. on the system recovery options page, click Command Prompt.
7. Type regedit and press enter
8. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Don't expand it, just click the title to highlight it.
9. Click file and click load hive.
10. Locate the folder c:\Windows\winsxs.
11. Find the file named pending.xml.
12. Right click on the file and click rename.
13. Change the name from pending.xml to pending.old
14. Then navigate to the folder C:\windows\system32\config\components.
15. When prompted for a name "Offline_Components"
16. Open the registry HKML\Offline Components and delete the file AdvancedInstallersNeededResolving.
17. Then delete PendingXmlIdentifier.
18. Restart the computer and it should be fixed.

Ok I opened a cmd  prompt and I typed in C:\windows\system32\config\components but it says  " the directory name is invalid' So i tried C:\windows\system32\config\ and that worked then I typed in dir and components is there so is components.sav.. Well I typed in regedit and clicked on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then clicked on file and loaded the hive and components is there..I opened it with notepad but now what should I do?

Thanks

Right I think I got this but I need some clarification.. #15 when and how am I promted for a name?( thats not happing)
I foumd the files in 16 &17 Under hkey_local_machine_Components should I just proceed or do I need to make a new string called 'Offline components"?

Thanks

Also when I booted from knoppix I seen that there was a hp recovery partition could I use that to fix this?

Sorry, start with step7 and load the hive.

Hp recovery partition will restore machine to factory settings.

Ok I did everything from #7 on down and rebooted and same results bsod then it reboots...This blows!

Boot into Knoppix and grab ten recent minidump files to attach here.
Located at c:\windows\minidump

Also get Esets logfile:
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt

I just found out a friend of mine has a copy of Vista premium from dell and Im gona just reinstall it..
 

No prob.
The recovery partition will do that for you and will have all drivers installed.

Vista is such a POS I cannot belive that microsoft was alowed to release it and get away with it!!