help & support in start menu doesn't work

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modboy

neither does sfc when i go to run and type sfc/scannow i
get a message windows cannot find sfc/scannow
when i just type sfc and press <enter> a black window
opens and closes very quickly
what can i do to get the help and support centre and sfc
working?
 
Hi there, with regard to sfc it is
sfc /scannow
Don't forget the space between sfc and the /
Make sure you have your Win CD in the drive.

With regard to help and support, here's a few links


Why doesn't Help and Support work?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Troubleshooting Help and Support
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_h.htm#h&s

Repairs Windows® XP Help and Support after running Easy Cleaner or similar
registry cleaners.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/fix_windows_xp_help.htm

Start Menu/Help and Support doesn't work:
Click Start then select Run and type in: helpctr -regserver

To reinstall Help and Support:
Locate the file called: pchealth.inf
This is located in C:\Windows\inf
Right click and choose install.
Make sure you have your WinXP CD ready.
Note: The folder is hidden by default.
Click Start, then select Run and type in: control folders.
Go to View: Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide extensions for known
file types.

Restore winhlp32.exe for XP or XPSP1 (Line 57)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
 

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