how do I replace corrupt or missing files in xp?

[pcfanatic2]

Hi,everybody can anyone tell me how to replace corrupt or missing files
in xp.I liked the file restore utility in win 98 but cannot seem to
find similar in xp.My thanks in advance for any help I may
receive.Regards pcfanatic2.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

From Start>Run type the following

sfc /scannow

Please have your XP CD to hand.

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[Mike Hall]

Assuming that you have an XP CD (not the vendor recovery kind) and it is
placed into the drive, go to START - RUN and type the following line

sfc /scannow

Please note that there is always a space between the command and the
switch..

 

[Ted Zieglar]

Depends. Many times when you receive that error message it means that you
have a virus or spyware. Exactly what files are 'corrupt or missing'?

 

[Terry]

What does one do if you don't have an XP CD? Don't remember ever seeing one
when I got my HP a few years ago.

 

[Guest]

i have some missing and/or corrupt files also. but when i do the run thing
and i put my xp cd in it says it isnt the right cd >.< is there another way i
can do this?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Open Windows Explorer and search for a folder named i386. Try pointing to
that when asked for the XP CD.

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[~ FreeSpirit ~]

What does one do if you don't have an XP CD? Don't remember ever seeing one
when I got my HP a few years ago.

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Terry, you somehow missed the small brochure HP sends with their PCs - you
have to have a DVD-R and BURN your own CD to restore your OS if necessary.
If the DVD-R has any errors after you burn it you're screwed! It's one hell
of a way to do business if you ask me. Most of the time the techs here will
give advice assuming you have an actual WXP CD. Unfortunately most of us
don't.

FS~