Re: Windows XP shell32.dll

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From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 03/19/04


Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 15:52:51 GMT

chaos;

FYI you do not have to open the command prompt to
run System File Checker. It will run from the Run Box.

Start | Run | Type: sfc /scannow |OK
Have your XP CD ready to stick in your CD drive

scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

        ;o)

-- 
Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:FF1A0F8B-2A3D-4238-8126-5CCD521347AD@microsoft.com,
chaos <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>  hunted and pecked:
> There is a quicker fix by using SFC /SCANNOW   from a command prompt.
> 
> 1) Open start menu and select run
> 2) Type in CMD then press enter. A black box that looks like DOS will
> open. 3) At the blinking curser type in sfc /scannow then hit enter.
> should look like this 
> 
> C:\Documents and Settings\Users name>sfc /scannow
> 
> This will replace or repair any system .dll files. A lot quicker then
> a reinstall or using the restore feature. 


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