uninstalled vanguard and the scan and repair actually completed. didnt even realize it didnt actually start the repair until now when the text change and it gave me updates on how complete it was
i rebooted and i didnt have to scan and repair.
rebooted again, and i got a "windows may not have launched properly" or something like that message, i just continued past it and here i am typing this post right now.
i dont think skipping that screen was a good idea looking back on it. but windows seems to be just fine so i think its ok?
thank you all for your help :)