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Does sfc.exe /scannow prompt?
Does sfc.exe /scannow prompt? Does it take into account service packs and
hotfixes applied? Or does it just set you back to the new install state? -- What is the Law of Unintended Consequences? |
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The SFC will not overwrite existing hotfixes or Service Pack files.
SFC in Windows XP will look in Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 for updated files. The XP CD is only required for core files that have not been changed by subsequent Service Pack updates. As long as you did not delete the Windows directory that contains the downloaded Service Pack files, SFC will use the updated SP files when running SFC. MS-MVP Kelly Theriot has the explanation you are looking for. Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.coÂ*m/xp_s.htm and scroll way down to "SP1 - System File Checker". 1. Go to Start Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. 2. In the Command Prompt window type: SFC /SCANNOW and hit enter. Have your Windows XP CD available. After running SFC: Go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools System Information View System History -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Microsoft Newsgroups Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...xp/choose.mspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leo" wrote: | Does sfc.exe /scannow prompt? Does it take into account service packs and | hotfixes applied? Or does it just set you back to the new install state? | -- | What is the Law of Unintended Consequences? |
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"File Signiture Verification" Checks and make sure your files are in their
origional and necessary form. Restores files, I do it about once a week when I see alot of trojan activity or any applications currently installed or uninstalled that may have altered the origionals, I think it makes my computer run smoother "Leo" wrote: Does sfc.exe /scannow prompt? Does it take into account service packs and hotfixes applied? Or does it just set you back to the new install state? -- What is the Law of Unintended Consequences? |
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