Hi,
- When do you get this error message? Is this error occurs when you launch a specific program or randomly?
- What are the steps that you have tried to fix the issue?
- Have you installed any recent hardware or software prior to the issue?
- Are you able to boot the computer to desktop?
Method 1:
Step 1: Safe mode
Boot your computer in safe mode and check for the issue.
To start your computer in Safe mode
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
Step 2: Clean boot
If you do not face the issue in safe mode, then put your computer in clean boot and check for the issue.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: Once you are done with clean boot, please follow step 7 in the article to put your computer back to normal startup.
Method 2:
Perform an SFC scan on your computer. Refer to the following link:
How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
Hope it helps.