How to use System File Checker (SFC.EXE)

[bently]

Using XP home, sp2.

Found sfc.exe in C:\Windows\system32.

Tried clicking on it and a black screen flashes and goes away.

Tried SFC in the START/RUN box got the same thing.

Did GOOGLE for running SFC and did not find anything useful to me.

Can I run SFC on XP home, if so, HOW?

If now, what can I do to check the System?

Thanks

bently

 

[Ted Zieglar]

1. Open the Help and Support Center.
2. Type this in the Search box: System File Checker
3. Click on the green arrow.
4. Under Suggested Topics look for:
System File Checker overview, and
System File Checker (sfc)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

1. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter.
2. In the Command Prompt window type: SFC /SCANNOW
and hit enter. Have your Windows XP CD available.

After running SFC:

Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
System Information > View > System History

Introduction to using scannow sfc (system file checker)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

Description of Windows XP System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310747&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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| Using XP home, sp2.
|
| Found sfc.exe in C:\Windows\system32.
|
| Tried clicking on it and a black screen flashes and goes away.
|
| Tried SFC in the START/RUN box got the same thing.
|
| Did GOOGLE for running SFC and did not find anything useful to me.
|
| Can I run SFC on XP home, if so, HOW?
|
| If now, what can I do to check the System?
|
| Thanks
|
| bently

 

[bently]

That did it, thanks Carey & Ted

bently