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As I laid out in the question title, I am getting the below error whenever I attempt to install (or run executable of) any software that deals with Network / Internet(maybe for firing HTTPS connections ?) in some way: enter image description here

I tried installing and running Internet Download Manager(IDM) and Anydesk applications from fresh source files, and I know that some while ago these were easily getting installed and executed on-user-demand, but now this error shows up when trying to run Anydesk/IDM, so it's not related to these softwares but with OS.

I confess that I did try to change permissions and access control of %SystemRoot%\Temp folder and then perhaps went too far and ran delete command on it's files, but I am sure I didn't deleted unpermitted ones(ones that are in use by process(es)).

Then how could such a weird and unusual error crept in ?? Moreover how do I resolve this in proper way without needing to format-and-reinstall-Win10 ?

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  • Run in a Command Prompt run as Admin the command `Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth ` and [sfc /scannow](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2895-run-sfc-command-windows-10-a.html). – harrymc Jul 02 '21 at 20:19
  • @harrymc Running the `.../RestoreHealth` command, after 54.6% completion, it says `Error 1392 - The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable.` What to do now ? – Vicky Dev Jul 02 '21 at 20:40
  • Now at this point, you need to do a Windows 10 Repair Install from the Microsoft Media Creation Link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 – John Jul 02 '21 at 20:43

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Your Windows setup is corrupted.

To try a set it to a known state - Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade.
This is the same as doing a major Windows update, so take backups.

On the chance that this corruption was caused by a virus, when Windows becomes functional again run some deep antivirus scans using only well-known products. If an infection is found, see the post How can I remove malicious spyware, malware, adware, viruses, trojans or rootkits from my PC?

If this doesn't help, you may need to reinstall Windows.

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