Re: sfc / scannow asks for Windows CD--I don't have one! What to

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-- The Source Path is C:\Windows\ And, when I try to enter Reg Query
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
>C:\Source.txt , the Command line box flashes open and then closes. I can't get to the Source.txt to see what it says.

I have all boxes checked in folder options so I can see hidden system files,
etc. I copied the Reg Query straight from the post and entered it into the
Run box.

Also, see the post from Peter below--he mentions setting something to C:\,
is that the Source Path value??

I am getting confused. All mentions of "Professional" are removed from the
two files yet I still get the Professional CD query. I checked it again.
But, even if I got it all fixed and its still looking for a CD, this time for
XP Home, I'm still stuck, right?

The HP reference is to a recovery disk, not an OS disk. So if this is the
case, and all else fails, tough luck, eh? sfc won't work in an environment
where the OS is locked in a recovery partition.

I know what HP will say--just run the recovery and fix it all and, tought
luck, that you lose all the work you've done configuring the machine and
loading the software you want!!

Grr.
Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> Go back and double check the two files. If you edited
> them correctly and SFC still couldn't find the
> right source it would be asking for the Home CD, not
> Professional.
>
> If that's not the problem, do the following:
> Run the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> regedit.exe) and
> navigate to this key,
>
> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
>
> In the right hand pane you should see a value for
> ServicePackSourcePath.
> Make sure the Data for this value is
> C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles
> Make sure the Data for SourcePath is C:\
>
> If this doesn't solve your problem, do the following:
> Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
> Enter the following command at the prompt,
>
> Reg Query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
> >C:\Source.txt
>
> Note: There are spaces between Reg and Query, Query and HKLM,
> Setup and >C:\Source.txt.
>
> Next, open C:\Source.txt.
> Copy the information under the Setup section and paste it into
> a response to this message.
>
> Finally, have you tried contacting HP and see if it's possible
> to obtain an XP installation CD? Here's an article from their
> support site which talks about a "Recovery kit". You might want
> to find out if this kit includes a genuine XP installation CD.
> If it only includes a "Restore" CD, don't bother. That would
> not be helpful in this situation.
>
> HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Obtaining a Recovery CD or DVD set
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&docname=bph07143
>
> FYI, the problem you're dealing with is just one of the reasons
> I advise people who are looking for an affordable PC to order a
> Dell. For an extra $10 you can order an actual XP installation
> CD.
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> In 38E7BC40-8F42-4482-9164-2A9CBC55D2CD@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Scholastica wrote:
> > -- It didn't work. I searched both of the suspect files for
> > the word "Professional" and edited them out as MS
> > recommended. Still get the error message looking for XP
> > Professional CD. There is some other place where this thing
> > is lurking. If anyone reads this who has a clue, please
> > give a holler'
> >
> >
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
> >
> >
> >
> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >
> >> You're welcome.
> >>
> >> Nepatsfan
> >>
> >>
> >> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
> >> in message
> >> news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>
> >>> -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what
> >>> I need.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you for your help,
> >>>
> >>> Scholastica
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>> Scholastica wrote:
> >>>>> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
> >>>>> are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
> >>>>> manufacturer
> >>>>> puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on
> >>>>> our hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the
> >>>>> CD what
> >>>>> do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> >>>>> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I
> >>>>> had to cancl everything.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
> >>>>> Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
> >>>>> because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
> >>>>> screwed
> >>>>> up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
> >>>>> program. --
> >>>>> Thank you for your help,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Scholastica
> >>>>
> >>>> Take a look at this article:
> >>>>
> >>>> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
> >>>> when
> >>>> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
> >>>> Edition
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
> >>>>
> >>>> Good luck
> >>>>
> >>>> Nepatsfan
>
>
>
>
>
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