sfc /scannow conundrum

[T. Waters]

I have recently purchased the book Windows XP Inside Out (Second Edition,
Deluxe). It comes with an Ebook disk, which is searchable. I was surprised
to find that sfc /scannow was not mentioned in any way, shape or form. I
checked the book's index and did a search of the .pdf version for sfc,
scannow and "system file checker."
I realize sfc is not some ancient legacy thing that needs no explication, so
I am wondering why it has been completely omitted from a 1,500-page book
published by Microsoft Press? Why is it being treated like a secret, along
the lines of WPA_kill? Any clues?
Finally, what is the difference between scannow and scanonce?

 

[WTC]

I have recently purchased the book Windows XP Inside Out (Second
Edition,
Deluxe). It comes with an Ebook disk, which is searchable. I was
surprised
to find that sfc /scannow was not mentioned in any way, shape or form.
I
checked the book's index and did a search of the .pdf version for sfc,
scannow and "system file checker."
I realize sfc is not some ancient legacy thing that needs no
explication, so
I am wondering why it has been completely omitted from a 1,500-page
book
published by Microsoft Press? Why is it being treated like a secret,
along
the lines of WPA_kill? Any clues?
Finally, what is the difference between scannow and scanonce?

At the command prompt type

sfc /?

This should give you an idea.

 

[T. Waters]

At the command prompt type

sfc /?

This should give you an idea.

Thank you very much.

 

[WTC]

Thank you very much.

Here is some more info:

Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker
(Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310747

 

[bumtracks]

Finally, what is the difference between scannow and scanonce?there's some support pages pointing out the scannow snafu's and work
arounds, they don't mention scanonce needing fixing too.

 

[Steve N.]

I have recently purchased the book Windows XP Inside Out (Second Edition,
Deluxe). It comes with an Ebook disk, which is searchable. I was surprised
to find that sfc /scannow was not mentioned in any way, shape or form. I
checked the book's index and did a search of the .pdf version for sfc,
scannow and "system file checker."

If there is anything in the book on Windows File Protection it would
likely be covered there.

Steve

 

[T. Waters]

Thanks, Steve. The conundrum grows. When I did a search of the Ebook, all
1,469 pages of it, for Windows File Protection, I got back this:
"Acrobat has finished searching the document. The find item was not found."

 

[Kelly]

I have the book sitting here as a benefit. Never read it nor used the CD
but am mentioned in it. As for SFC, why would you need to the book to point
you to such a default setting and information?

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[T. Waters]

In order to better understand how SFC works.
I find the book a bit of a disappointment, in that it is just a giant,
piecemeal how-to manual, with surprisingly little theoretical insight, which
is the basis on which I like to build my knowledge. At least it has the
Ebook.
In the Ebook, you are mentioned, along with Doug Knox and six other sites.
"Kelly Theriot publishes this Windows XP-related site with answers to the
problems some users have with Windows XP, and commonly requested tweaks and
tips."
Rather bland prose for a recommendation, but that is their style.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Maybe it is mentioned as WFP (Windows File Protection)

 

[Steve N.]

In order to better understand how SFC works.

Try here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/wfp/setup/about_windows_file_protection.asp

Steve

 

[Bob I]

Nope, didn't see that listed in the book index either.

 

[Kelly]

Thanks for the quote: That was taken from my main index page. )

I would suggest your dropping an email over to Ed Bott with your comments.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bott.mspx
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com