RE: Updates and Syst File Checker problems

Tech-Archive recommends: Speed Up your PC by fixing your registry


How to Run System File Checker (sfc /scannow) without a Windows XP disc.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3103.0

Discussions in Windows Update
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&lang=en&cr=US
--
Rey


"Ian" wrote:

Thanks again Josie and Ross for your informed advice. After the precaution of
disabling add-ons, and getting a clean bill of health from numerous scans I
was at last able to insert the file qutil.dll in System 32 and register it.
[My stupid mistake had been trying to insert it in System 32\dllcache\ ]

However, I suspect that there might be hidden damage or more missing files :-

1) My first effort to improve things was an attempt at Windows Update but
unfortunately -
The following update was not installed
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family
Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86

2) My next step was the XP System File Checker
Inserted original XP CD and clicked EXIT
Clicked Start/Run and typed in:
sfc /scannow
Got message
"Files that are required for Windows to run properly must be copied to the
DLL cache.
Insert your Windows XP Home Edition CD-Rom now"
RETRY after RETRY after RETRY did not result in progress. Obliged to cancel
and quit.
I later discovered that getting files from recovery disk is not possible
after SP 3 installed. (Perhaps it is partly installed or damaged in some way).

Although after 6 types of scan, (no more please), computer is "clean", I am
still
getting problems such as 1) and 2).
Guessing that these are possibly due to missing files or incorrect
configuration
how would you suggest I proceed ?

Regards - Ian

.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Reinstalling Windows Components
    ... In the command prompt type: ... MicrosoftWindows XP Windows File Checker Version 5.1??? ... System File Checker (sfc) help... ... Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: SFC - a mysterious tool....does it work?
    ... To show what is happening while sfc /scannow is running... ... Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker ... > site they refer to an important registry key called ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: Internet Explorer problem with Windows 2000
    ... operating system tool not really for IE. Try the links or ask them in the ... Microsoft MVP [Windows] ... | same as XP where you have to run sfc /scannow. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: What are these Isass processes?
    ... Did you get System File Checker to complete? ... I suspect approaching your slow performance from this direction is impractical. ... What are your Windows Update settings? ... Run and type "sfc /scannow" without quotes and click on OK. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Cant reinstall IE6....
    ... Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x Repair for Windows XP. ... Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes. ... See article below for more information on sfc ... From the Start menu, select Search, select All Files and Folders. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)