Checking Windows files/DLL's for errors, how?

[Funky1222]

How can I ensure the integrity of a windows xp and internet explorer
installation? I remember I read somewhere that you could have windows check
its own system files for errors. Was this correct? and what is the command?

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Start, Run and enter SFC /SCANNOW

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"Funky1222" > wrote in message
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> How can I ensure the integrity of a windows xp and internet explorer
> installation? I remember I read somewhere that you could have windows
check
> its own system files for errors. Was this correct? and what is the
command?
>
>

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the resulting
Command Prompt window, type: SFC /SCANNOW , and hit enter.
You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD in the CD Drive.

SFC = System File Checker. SFC will scan your system and replace missing
or damaged XP system files with the correct version.

Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B310747

Afterward, perform a "tune-up":

1. Perform a DISK CLEANUP:
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)

2. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the Command
Prompt window type: CHKDSK /F , and hit enter, answer "yes" and
reboot your computer.

3. Afterward, perform a DEFRAG of your hard drive.


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"Funky1222" > wrote in message:
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| How can I ensure the integrity of a windows xp and internet explorer
| installation? I remember I read somewhere that you could have windows check
| its own system files for errors. Was this correct? and what is the command?