Checking for problems

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This morning I had a problem launching my Windows XP
Pro. It kept telling me that my system32 folder was
missing or corrupt. For what ever reason, after about 4
hours of tinkering, if finnaly booted up. I would now
like to check the system32 folder for any problems that
might be in it but I don't know how to do that. If I
remember correctly, in Windows 2000, I was able to have
the opperating system do it for me. How do I do that
with XP Pro? Any other suggestions. I don't want this to
happen again. Any thoughts as to what might have happened?

XP Pro updated weekly
ad-aware updated and ran weekly
AVG Free edition Updated and ran daily
 
Brian said:
This morning I had a problem launching my Windows XP
Pro. It kept telling me that my system32 folder was
missing or corrupt. For what ever reason, after about 4
hours of tinkering, if finnaly booted up. I would now
like to check the system32 folder for any problems that
might be in it but I don't know how to do that. If I
remember correctly, in Windows 2000, I was able to have
the opperating system do it for me. How do I do that
with XP Pro? Any other suggestions. I don't want this to
happen again. Any thoughts as to what might have happened?

XP Pro updated weekly
ad-aware updated and ran weekly
AVG Free edition Updated and ran daily
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Go to a command prompt and type

sfc /scannow

You'll need your WinXP CD.

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The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
posted here.
 
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