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SFC asking for CD for XP Pro SP3
I'm trying to run SFC (System File Checker) and it's saying that it
needs the CD Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 I've re-downloaded the Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD from Microsoft.com, but that's not accepted, and I can't find anything downloadable with the requested identification. Am I missing some link somewhere on the MS site? - Character |
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SFC asking for CD for XP Pro SP3
Character wrote:
I'm trying to run SFC (System File Checker) and it's saying that it needs the CD Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 I've re-downloaded the Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD from Microsoft.com, but that's not accepted, and I can't find anything downloadable with the requested identification. Am I missing some link somewhere on the MS site? You need to integrate SP3 into your Windows XP installation CD. (Google keywords: slipstream, "Windows XP", "service pack", nlite, autostreamer, bbie, integrate) -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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SFC asking for CD for XP Pro SP3
Shenan Stanley wrote:
Character wrote: I'm trying to run SFC (System File Checker) and it's saying that it needs the CD Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 I've re-downloaded the Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD from Microsoft.com, but that's not accepted, and I can't find anything downloadable with the requested identification. Am I missing some link somewhere on the MS site? You need to integrate SP3 into your Windows XP installation CD. (Google keywords: slipstream, "Windows XP", "service pack", nlite, autostreamer, bbie, integrate) Thank you. I downloaded, and installed, and created the files needed to be copied to the new slipstreamed CD. For a different reason I had to re-boot before I actually burned the CD. When the system came up, the original need for running SFC had magically fixed itself, so I haven't actually tried to run SFC using the new CD for its file source. Maybe the system just knew it was going to be fixed and gave up trying to intimidate me! Thanks again! That information and utility will come in very handy. - Character |
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SFC asking for CD for XP Pro SP3
sfc as well as a method called
repair installation required to be the same version. you can either uninstall sp3 via add/remove programs and then use your sp2 cd "or" you can merge the sp3 file with your sp2 files on the cd to make what is called a slipstream. the result if properly performed will provide you with an sp3 cd. on the other hand, you may not need to run an sfc at this time. there are several methods to improve windows performance. for example you might try a clean boot first then try to run the recovery console from yours sp2 cd and run some disk commands. the recovery console is version friendly. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - @Hotmail.com - nntp Postologist ~ "share the nirvana" - dbZen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Character" wrote in message ... I'm trying to run SFC (System File Checker) and it's saying that it needs the CD Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 I've re-downloaded the Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD from Microsoft.com, but that's not accepted, and I can't find anything downloadable with the requested identification. Am I missing some link somewhere on the MS site? - Character |
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SFC asking for CD for XP Pro SP3
Character wrote:
I'm trying to run SFC (System File Checker) and it's saying that it needs the CD Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 I've re-downloaded the Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD from Microsoft.com, but that's not accepted, and I can't find anything downloadable with the requested identification. Am I missing some link somewhere on the MS site? Shenan Stanley wrote: You need to integrate SP3 into your Windows XP installation CD. (Google keywords: slipstream, "Windows XP", "service pack", nlite, autostreamer, bbie, integrate) Character wrote: Thank you. I downloaded, and installed, and created the files needed to be copied to the new slipstreamed CD. For a different reason I had to re-boot before I actually burned the CD. When the system came up, the original need for running SFC had magically fixed itself, so I haven't actually tried to run SFC using the new CD for its file source. Maybe the system just knew it was going to be fixed and gave up trying to intimidate me! Thanks again! That information and utility will come in very handy. Glad to hear it worked out... ;-) -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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SFC asking for CD for XP Pro SP3
On Sep 24, 12:33*am, Character wrote:
I'm trying to run SFC (System File Checker) and it's saying that it needs the CD * *Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 I've re-downloaded the Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD from Microsoft.com, but that's not accepted, and I can't find anything downloadable with the requested identification. Am I missing some link somewhere on the MS site? - Character Is that what it really says or does it say: Insert your Windows XP Professional CD-ROM now. It is best to have a slip streamed CD of course. It would be more entertaining to resolve your original unspecified issue and why you think sfc /scannow would have resolved it (or it was a long shot), unless you think a reboot fixed it. |
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