Re: Windows file protection

From: R. McCarty (PcEngWork-NoSpam__at_mindspring.com)
Date: 06/21/04 

Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:31:08 GMT

That message comes from System File Checker. Windows XP
uses this method to prevent "Dll Hell", a common malady in
earlier versions of Windows. Many programs use common DLL
modules to access code. If a program replaces a monitored DLL
XP will "quietly" put back the system version back on. This also
applies to Deleting/Renaming or moving files. (When XP is
updated (Hotfixes, WinUpdates), the newer version numbers are
changed in SFC's database.)

XP retrieves the file from the DLLCache folder or ServicePackFiles
folder.

 Many people recommend SFC /Scannow as a problem solver.
Actually, whenever a .EXE or other monitored file is replaced,
XP restores it immediately. If SFC is unable to locate the file
it then prompts the user for the CD-ROM. SFC only functions
on XP operating system files, it doesn't monitor or replace any
application components.

 To avoid the prompting, (If you have adequate disk space), just
copy the i386 folder from your install disk to a hard drive on the
PC.

 There are three Registry Keys that must be changed to allow
SFC to work without user intervention.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]
SourcePath C:
    (Or letter of drive where installed, i386 Should be in the Root folder)

CDInstall 0
     (Zero, Value of 1 denotes a CD is required)

ServicePackFiles C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles
    (Change if you move the folder, to keep your system drive leaner)

"HD Rider" <HD Rider@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9849D228-50D6-48F4-A254-D04E9570D916@microsoft.com...
> Hi Jim,
>
> I got the same error and this is what I did to clear it up. Run your
virus scan, Adaware 6, and Spybot. When and if the error pops up, load the
Windows XP disk and wait. I quick pop-up will state that the files have
been recovered. I would monkey around with the registry only as a last
resort. Good luck, Rick.
>
> "jdhag1@telus.net" wrote:
>
> > Hi all, reaching out for a little help. Just loaded
> > Windows XP and am getting an message regarding
> > unrecognized file versions. It advises to insert my
> > operating system cd, but that does not seem to resolve
> > anything. Any help would be much appreciated. Thaks,
> >
> > Jim
> >

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