Re: Windows File Protection
From: Twanny (Evenstar_at_Fastweb.net)
Date: 03/01/05
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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:27:10 -0800
Thank you for your in depth reply.
I did try System Restore(s):all three reported My Computer could not be
restored to the indicated Point (I sometimes wonder why RPs fail in critical
moments).
I tried also sfc, with no luck. I hesitate to run Repair from the Windows
XP: last time I did it, it wiped off SP2!
Come to think of it, I disabled Norton GoBack just before this happened. Do
you think this might have caused it. (I only disabled, not uninstalled.) I
did not try to enable it again as I thought it might cause more problems.
Thanks again for your time.
"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> Something you have installed on your system is likely making changes that is
> triggering this activity. Do you have any third party disk cleanup
> utilities that you run on a regular basis? Any other applications that
> might be making changes to system files, anything you might have installed
> in the last 7 days.
>
> If you can think of no such application, first, be sure your antivirus
> software has the latest definitions and run a virus scan.
>
> Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
> www.lavasoftusa.com
>
> If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
> take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
> Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
> it, try the information below.
>
> The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
> restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
>
> Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
> is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
> CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
> not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
> minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
>
> If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
>
> Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
> unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
> files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
> forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
> data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
> Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
> CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
> system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
> instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
> see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
> the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
> your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
>
> Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
> will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
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>
> "Twanny" <Evenstar@Fastweb.net> wrote in message
> news:5C0BEEFB-263D-436F-A62B-C85BD5480363@microsoft.com...
> > For the past 7 days, upon booting to Desktop, the following message box
> > appears:
> >
> > "Windows File Protection
> > Please wait while Windows verifies that all protected Windows files are
> > intact and in their original versions."
> >
> > A Progress bar creeps along agonizingly slow, then another box opens :
> > "Insert your XP Pro CD Rom..."
> > I accordingly insert the WinXp Cd, but after a few minutes the same
> > message
> > comes up, requesting the CD (while it is still in the Drive.) and on it
> > goes
> > for ever.
> >
> > I have no clue as to what have caused this.
> > Anyone ever had this experience?
> > ---------------------
> > System: Pentium III - WinXP Pro SP2
> > --
> > Twanny
>
>
>
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