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XP check files and repair?
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Is there a function in XP setup where Windows can check to see that all it's os files are there and if not, copy the missing or corrupted files to from the setup disc? Thanks John |
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XP check files and repair?
Install xp cd (retail),exit the menu page,go to run,type: cmd In cmd
type: Sfc /Scannow Once its thru,remove xp cd,type: CHKDSK C: /F Agree to restart,type: EXIT Restart pc. "rock" wrote: Hi, Is there a function in XP setup where Windows can check to see that all it's os files are there and if not, copy the missing or corrupted files to from the setup disc? Thanks John . |
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XP check files and repair?
On Jan 12, 10:38*pm, rock wrote:
Hi, Is there a function in XP setup where Windows can check to see that all it's os files are there and if not, copy the missing or corrupted files to from the setup disc? Thanks John The System File Checker (as indicated) will , by default, verify 3498 files that XP considers important protected files. Unless your system has been compromised by malicious software or the built in Windows File Protection function is broken SFC should find nothing to do. If it does, you have some other problem. If you have SP3 installed and an SP1 or SP2 installation CD, SFC / scannow will complain - a lot. This is because it is trying to match/ compare files and the installed SP does not match what the SP on the installation CD. To prevent this, you can use your older XP installation CD to make a new installation CD with SP3 included and then tell sfc /scannow to use the up to date CD as a reference. This is a good thing to have anyway in case you need to fix something some other day. If you have a store bought system and no XP installation media (typical), there are some other adjustments you might need to make so SFC will be happy. Maybe it is that way now, so try it and see what happens. Note that SFC /cscannow will not run in Safe Mode as is sometimes suggested. Thinking that running sfc /scannow will work right out of the chute is an expectation that generally exceeds reality unless you are prepared in advance. It most certainly should run without a hitch when all the pieces are in place and result in a warm fuzzy feeling, but I have personally never seen it resolve any problem that was not caused by something else and will never even recommend it, but that could just be me. The advice to "run sfc /scannow" is rarely preceded by the "before you run sfc /scannow..." message resulting in more confusion and questions shortly afterwards. Please do try it though and see how you get on. It won't hurt anything and you should want it to work. If it doesn't work, we can make it work. If you are having some particular issue of suspicious files, describe what the issue is and we can help with that. |
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