Please try the following:
-click Start, in the start search field type 'cmd'. Right-click on the search result and select 'Run as administrator'.
-If UAC is enabled, click 'Continue'
-Type: sfc /scannow
-Wait for the scan to complete (this can take several minutes)
Post back the results.
These links will give you more detailed, visual instructions: http://sd.stardock.com/Rosco/pics/sfc_scan_vista7.png