sfc/scannow not working

[Guest]

when I try to start sfc /scannow it come up for about a second.
Tried starting in CDM and when that comes up I get the error
0x000006ba, RPC server unavilable.

XP Pro SP2 on a Dell 2400

 

[Peter Foldes]

Try again but notice the space between sfc /scannow. If you do not leave
one empty space between sfc and / then you will get that notice.

 

[Guest]

we typed it right

Try again but notice the space between sfc /scannow. If you do not leave
one empty space between sfc and / then you will get that notice.

 

[milsabords]

Personal advice: avoid using sfc. Do a repair install, and connect to
windows update.

Fr.

 

[Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
How to install and use the Recovery Console

Start the RPC Service
1. Click Start, Run

Type in: services.msc



2. Double-click Remote Procedure Call (RPC).
3. In the Startup type dialog box, click Automatic, click OK, and then restart your
computer.


NOTE: If the RPC Service is disabled, you may need to use the Recovery Console.

In Recovery Console

1. Type the following command: Enable RPCSS Service_Auto_Start
2. Press the Enter key
3. Type: exit
4. Press Return
The computer will now restart.

 

[Guest]

I am pc dumb and having the same issue.Xp pro sp2 ona a dell 410.Will I lose
any files by doing this and will I need the cd or backup in case.I have
neither.A system given to me with no software and a A drive that dosen't work
to make a backup. Please help I would like to try to get my pc back up to the
orginal speed and a way to make sure i have no viruses or spyware. thanx
sierra

 

[Peter Foldes]

To do a system restore on a DEll computer when someone does not have a restore CD.


Run the Dell PC Restore Utility

1.. Power the computer on.

2.. When the Dell screen appears press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard, press the F11 key, then release them both at the same time.
The Dell PC Restore by Symantec window appears.

NOTE: Only press the keys one time, if you press them more than once you will receive a keyboard error and will have to start the process over.


3.. Click the Restore button.
A caution message appears advising that all data will be lost.

4.. Click the Confirm button.
The progress window appears.
When the restore is complete the message The system recovery process was successful. appears.

5.. Click the Finish button.
The computer will restart.

Your software is now back to the way it was when you first received your computer.