Re: sfc /scannow

From: Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\) (user_at_#notme.com)
Date: 06/10/04 

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 16:53:36 -0700

System File Checker and it is a part of Windows XP. Simply place your XP CD
in the drive, go to Start and type sfc /scannow in the run box and press
enter. Note, there is a space between sfc and the forward slash. Also
note, this won't work with all OEM setups. If you have a proprietary disk
from your PC manufacturer, it may or may not work. 

-- 
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
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"Ann" <annieq@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in message 
news:e3hb$K0TEHA.1036@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> On 6/4, MAP advised Ryan that if he ran   sfc /scannow  to replace any
> operating system files that are missing.
>
> Please tell me what  sfc /scannow  is, and where to find it.
>
> If it replaces OS files that are missing, I may be able to use it and 
> won't
> have to do a post describing the recent erratic activities of  Windows XP
> Home.
>
> Ann
> Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Re: repair system files
    ... In the Command Prompt window type: SFC /SCANNOW ... Have your Windows XP CD available. ... > Introduction to using scannow sfc (system file checker) ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: error message/Elmo and Wesley
    ... sfc /scannow Not SFC/SCANNOW or you can use SFC /SCANNOW ... HOW TO Verify That Windows File Protection Is Running ... System File Checker replaces screwed up system files. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: SFC
    ... Windows Update might clear things up for you. ... For the official word on how SFC is supposed to work, ... "Paul Koukos" wrote in message ... > me that I have files missing, put in the CD copied the files ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: How to fix broken security in Windows 2000?
    ... SFC, during which time it was of course not logging anything. ... and it does for Windows XP (at least on every XP machine ... > I believe much of this is not because of missing certificates, ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.windows_update)
  • Re: How to fix broken security in Windows 2000?
    ... SFC, during which time it was of course not logging anything. ... and it does for Windows XP (at least on every XP machine ... > I believe much of this is not because of missing certificates, ...
    (microsoft.public.security)