Computer Stuck In Weird Loop

I don't think it worked.

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x64) Version: 06-08-2026 01
Ran by Hellhound Hunter (11-08-2026 14:55:56) Run:4
Running from D:\
Loaded Profiles: Hellhound Hunter
Boot Mode: Normal
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fixlist content:
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cmd: sfc /scannow
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========= sfc /scannow =========


Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.

Beginning verification phase of system scan.

Verification 0% complete.
Verification 1% complete.
Verification 1% complete.
Verification 2% complete.
Verification 2% complete.
Verification 3% complete.
Verification 4% complete.
Verification 4% complete.
Verification 5% complete.
Verification 5% complete.

Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.


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==== End of Fixlog 14:56:05 ====

 

Here are the new logs.

 

Okay. This computer can't get on the internet still, so I've been pasting your code into notepad on my USB and then copying it and clicking fix on FRST from there.
Are we still preparing for a fresh install of Windows?
I'll get this going, and post the log soon. Thanks!

 

That fix was quicker than I expected, so here's the log. I think it may have been so fast because part of it didn't work...
I forgot to mention earlier that her sound does not work at all, and her display brightness cannot go up or down. I don't know if this is information that is useful to you or not. I'll be back in an hour or so. Thanks for helping, and have a good night if you're gone by the time I'm back!

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x64) Version: 06-08-2026 01
Ran by Hellhound Hunter (11-08-2026 20:40:52) Run:5
Running from D:\
Loaded Profiles: Hellhound Hunter
Boot Mode: Normal
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fixlist content:
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Start::
cmd: sc query winmgmt
cmd: net start winmgmt
cmd: winmgmt /verifyrepository
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========= sc query winmgmt =========


SERVICE_NAME: winmgmt
TYPE : 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
STATE : 1 STOPPED
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 1077 (0x435)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0


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========= net start winmgmt =========

System error 1058 has occurred.

The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.



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========= winmgmt /verifyrepository =========

WMI repository is consistent


========= End of CMD: =========


==== End of Fixlog 20:41:00 ====

 

Here's the new log. Thanks!

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x64) Version: 06-08-2026 01
Ran by Hellhound Hunter (11-08-2026 23:28:57) Run:6
Running from D:\
Loaded Profiles: Hellhound Hunter
Boot Mode: Normal
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fixlist content:
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Start::
cmd: sc query winmgmt
cmd: net start winmgmt
cmd: winmgmt /verifyrepository
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========= sc query winmgmt =========


SERVICE_NAME: winmgmt
TYPE : 30 WIN32
STATE : 4 RUNNING
(STOPPABLE, PAUSABLE, ACCEPTS_SHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0


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========= net start winmgmt =========

The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.



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========= winmgmt /verifyrepository =========

WMI repository is consistent


========= End of CMD: =========


==== End of Fixlog 23:29:13 ====

 

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I cannot open System Protection. I've tried both options:

• Select Start, type Create a restore point in the search box, and then select Create a restore point from the results.

• Use the keyboard shortcut Start +R, type systempropertiesprotection.exe and press Enter

When I try the first option, once I select Create a restore point, nothing happens. If on the right, below this, I click Open, nothing happens.
With option 2, after I press enter, nothing happens.

I tried searching for it in the Windows Settings, and I found Point-in-time Restore, but this does not seem to be the same thing.
Is there somewhere else I can try to go?

 

This computer still cannot connect to the internet. Can I download this to to a USB and then extract it to the desktop?

 

I just wanted to let you know that it's working so far, just taking a long time. No issues yet.

 

Here are the tweaking logs.

The computer is somewhat improved: the right side of the task bar is back, the display brightness will adjust, and Windows Defender is working now.

But the Logitech icon and Windows Security warning still will not go away, and comes up for most things I try to open. Some programs don't work (Avast, her game manager). The sound will not turn on. It cannot connect to the internet, and seems to have lost the capability to do so.

I can't believe you haven't exhausted your resources yet! I got a little too excited when I saw the right side of the task bar was back. I attached some pictures of how it looks now.

 

It still could not complete. It says this:

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.26100.8737

Image Version: 10.0.26200.8875

[============ 15.9%
Error: 605

The specified buffer contains ill-formed data.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log