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

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-- Sorry. I don't do Command Line and didn't know all this. I did it the
way you suggested and get a whole bunch of stuff back--here it is:
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Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator>REG QUERY
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Win
dows\CurrentVersion\Setup

! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
DriverCachePath REG_EXPAND_SZ %SystemRoot%\Driver Cache
BootDir REG_SZ C:\
PrivateHash REG_BINARY D832719A269C4BC60C5CD68FE5EA3C44
Installation Sources REG_MULTI_SZ D:\0\0
SourcePath REG_SZ c:\windows\
ServicePackSourcePath REG_SZ c:\windows\
CDInstall REG_DWORD 0x0
LogLevel REG_DWORD 0x0
ServicePackCachePath REG_SZ
c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\ServicePackC
ache

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\AppLogLevels

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\BaseWinOption
s

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\ExceptionComp
onents

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\Migration
DLL
s

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\Oc Manager

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\OOBE

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\OptionalCompo
nents

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\WindowsFeatur
es

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator>>C:\Source.txt
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But even if I get it all cleaned up, without an OS disk am I not finished??
What's the use. I can't get to the I386 folder on the Recovery partition of
this computer.

Should I just forget all this??


Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> 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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