Windows 7 Visual C# Command Line Compiler has stopped working

[Eddy Gilley]

Greetings,

I have been coming to this site since i got my new Sony VAIO laptop a year ago. You have a wealth of information and are able to describe problems and possible fixes in a manner the masses can understand. For the past 3 days I have been searching here and other sites trying to resolve my issue.

About 4 days ago I received an error message on start up "Visual C# Command Line Compiler has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." I click "close" and after a few more screens (same message) the laptop is now up and running. I have found from my research there is a file associated with this--csc.exe. I do not know if it is the cause or not. Based on research this is a component in C++ and associated with .NET.

I have tried using sfc but only get to 96% and received the message "Windows Resource Protection found integrity violations." BTW, I am running sfc from an elevated cmd prompt. I have also ran verify and viewed the logs. I am attaching the sfc details because the log is too large, but neither the log for the scan or from verify have any items close to what I am experiencing.

In a bit when I finish some work that must be completed by TUE pm, I will run sfc in safe mode. Hopefully it will complete the scan. I looked at my install logs for the past couple of days and there are no updates in the at time so I do not think that could have caused a problem. Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions is appreciated.

I have Norton 360 with updated virus subscriptions, and have also ran CCleaner and SpyBot (I do this each month).

Thank you

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're dealing with an error related to the Visual C# Command Line Compiler on your Sony VAIO laptop. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Steps to Resolve the "Visual C# Command Line Compiler has stopped working" Error:​

1. Check for Windows Updates:
   • Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, updating Windows can fix compatibility issues and bugs.
   []Update or Repair Visual C# Runtime Components:
   • You mentioned that the error is related to a component in C++ and associated with .NET. Try updating or repairing the Visual C# runtime components on your system.
   []Run System File Checker (SFC) in Safe Mode:
   • Running SFC in Safe Mode can help in fixing corrupted system files that might be causing the issue. Here's how to do it:
     • Restart your computer and press F8 before Windows starts loading to access the Advanced Boot Options menu.
     • Select "Safe Mode with Command Prompt."
     • Run SFC using the command prompt in Safe Mode.
   []Check for Malware:
   • Although you have Norton 360 and run regular scans, it's good to perform a thorough scan to rule out any malware causing the issue.
   []Check Event Viewer:
   • Look for any relevant error messages in the Event Viewer. This can provide more detailed information about the error.
   []Uninstall Recent Updates or Programs:
   • If the issue started recently, consider uninstalling any recent updates or programs that might have triggered the error.
   []Perform a Clean Boot:
   • Booting into a clean environment can help identify and isolate software conflicts. You can then gradually re-enable services to pinpoint the issue.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that your laptop's drivers are up to date, especially graphics and chipset drivers.
     • Consider temporarily disabling unnecessary startup programs using Task Manager.
     Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you encounter any specific errors or if you need further assistance. Good luck with resolving the issue, and feel free to reach out for more help.