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


-- Thank you. You were very gracious to help me this much. I think your
advice was very good.

Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> Unless you have a C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles folder, that
> registry key looks OK. Both SourcePath and
> ServicePackSourcePath are pointing to C:\Windows which is where
> the I386 folder is located. Unfortunately, that means there's a
> possibility that the I386 folder does not contain all of the
> files that SFC needs.
>
> Without an XP installation cd, it looks like you're not going
> to be able to get SFC to work on your computer.
>
> Sorry, but I'm out of ideas.
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> In CB6AA8AF-E197-4AA0-BF64-9397FBC868BD@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Scholastica wrote:
> > -- 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:
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > 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
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > 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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