Another option you can try is to run [sfc /scannow]
Without the brackets and take note of the space after sfc
No matter which OS you have, running 'System File Checker' can't do any harm.
The quickest explanation is that it allows you to insert the OS disc into the CD/DVD drive,
then from the Start RUN command menu type 'sfc /scannow' and leave it to scan automatically.
(without the quotes and take notice of the one space between sfc / )
If you don't have the/a operating disc then you will need to download a copy of the internet and place it on your HDD, 'but' unless you change the location in the registry you would need to sit at the PC to tell it each time it finds a problem where to look for the downloaded copy.
or,
Here is a tutorial on how to install System File Checker:
No matter which OS you have, running 'System File Checker' can't do any harm.
The quickest explanation is that it allows you to insert the OS disc into the CD/DVD drive,
then from the Start RUN command menu type 'sfc /scannow' and leave it to scan automatically.
(without the quotes and take notice of the one only space between sfc / )
'Without' having to sit and wait to follow any on-screen instructions.
If you don't have a built-in CD/DVD drive, then beg or borrow a USB drive.
If you don't have the original Windows disc, then again beg, borrow or download one from the internet.
Although TBH all I ever do now is to make sure the Installation location is set for my CD/DVD drive and not the Temp folder that windows creates when first installed. Which is located and can be changed in the registry from here:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\SetupHow to Run System File Checker without a Windows XP disc.What's it for and what does it do?The main reason for using this utility is when you suspect there may be a problem with a Windows system file.
Perhaps a dialogue box appears informing you of a problem with a .dll file, or a program will just not load!
It's therefore worth checking to see if there are any corrupt system files by running sfc /scannow.
To do this simply go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:
sfc /scannow(without the quotes and take notice of the one only space between sfc / )
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Or to check or copy the files to the HDD then you need to follow the instructions below.
First you will have to set the folders to show
System files by going to:-
"
My Computer >
Tools >
Folder Options >
View > "
uncheck" Hide protected operating system files"
(Just reverse this back to the default setting when you have finished)
Now check to see if the folder already exists on your HDD, if it's there.
Make sure you have the correct i386 folder.
(The correct one will contain maybe upto 7,000 files (475MB), two of which will be winnt.exe and winnt32.exe).
If it's there but you have to input/accept instructions when sfc /scannow is running then it's possibly faulty, so start at step 1
If it's there but sfc /scannow does not complete automatically then go straight to step 2.
Step 1.If the folder does not exist then you can make one:
You will need to get your XP CD and locate the folder called i386 (I386)
This is a major folder and should be one of the first you see,
now copy this onto your hard drive into the system root.
For most people that is going to be
C:\ so you should end up with a folder that looks like:
C:\I386Step 2.NOTE: Carrying out this operation may mean altering the registry, so you should "Back it up" first.From the Start Menu select "
Run..." type "
regedit" (without the " " quotes)
Now you will need to tell your computer you now have the files on your PC.
We do this in the registry by navigating to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\SetupYou will now see various entries here on the right hand side.
The one we want is called: "
SourcePath"
It probably has an entry pointing to your CD-ROM drive, and that is why it's asking for the XP CD.
All we need to do is change it to:
C:\Double click the
SourcePath setting and a new box will pop up allowing you to make the change.
Now
restart your computer then try "sfc /scannow" again!
A more comprehensive and detailed explanation can be found here:
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.htmlEdit:
Typo (note) & wrong formatting for this forum corrected.