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

Pasting that command into the Run box won't work. You've got to
copy and paste the it into a command prompt window. Here's how:

Go to Start and click on Run.
Enter cmd.exe next to Open.
Click OK.
This should open up a black command prompt window.
Notice the blinking cursor.
That's where you want to paste the following command:

REG QUERY HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
>C:\Source.txt

Nepatsfan


In F1CAD7AE-765B-417F-BDD8-6D085B5A35C5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Scholastica wrote:
> -- 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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