sfc /scannow Why XP NO - W2K yes

[dcdon]

Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[Dave Patrick]

Maybe this helps?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310747

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't
specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for
W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might
encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[dcdon]

Hi Dave,

I have read the KB, but still don't comprehend someone's remark concerning "not using SFC command" unless it is a last resort.

I am working on a child laden XP Home box that gets to the splash screen and then goes black. Can use F10 as System Restore, and choose Safe Mode. After bringing up desktop, and then choosing Restart can get into the normal setup. One thing that is curious is it seems to have two startup paths. The reason I say this is, on this particular box with a 15" LCD monitor the normal drivers only allow 1024x 768 resolution. The first time I get in the resolution is 12xxby10xx. So someone has done something that caused an incorrect driver to be allowed. BTW, it's an HP.

Sorry for the wordiness, and sorry also if this isn't clear.

--
Regards,
don
---

Maybe this helps?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310747

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't
specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for
W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might
encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[dcdon]

I started an SFC /SCANNOW on the box; it's been 30 minutes and just started moving. Looks like it could take an hour.

Any observations would be helpful.
--

humbled,
don
---------
;o)

Maybe this helps?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310747

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't
specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for
W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might
encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[Dave Patrick]

Well I guess you'll have to ask that 'someone' for their thought process.
Also you may have better luck in windowsxp.general

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi Dave,

I have read the KB, but still don't comprehend someone's remark concerning
"not using SFC command" unless it is a last resort.

I am working on a child laden XP Home box that gets to the splash screen and
then goes black. Can use F10 as System Restore, and choose Safe Mode. After
bringing up desktop, and then choosing Restart can get into the normal
setup. One thing that is curious is it seems to have two startup paths. The
reason I say this is, on this particular box with a 15" LCD monitor the
normal drivers only allow 1024x 768 resolution. The first time I get in the
resolution is 12xxby10xx. So someone has done something that caused an
incorrect driver to be allowed. BTW, it's an HP.

Sorry for the wordiness, and sorry also if this isn't clear.

 

[Jisha]

"humbled"...

....yup, being "Child Laden" can do that, especially after 14 to 18 years
of it! LOL :]

Chris


I started an SFC /SCANNOW on the box; it's been 30 minutes and just started
moving. Looks like it could take an hour.

Any observations would be helpful.
--

humbled,
don
---------
;o)

Maybe this helps?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310747

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't
specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for
W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might
encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[dcdon]

Thanks Dave. You know kids between 9 and 12 seem to have that exploratory quality that makes me think that everyone should have an ISO image of the OS, and the data on a separate partition or HDD. In fact, I don't see why a standard computer doesn't have two OS loads on it with with a routine to System Restore as the computer is being ran each time. Too simplistic I guess.

I'm into the SFC about an hour, and a holf and the bar is at about 8%.

Good idea about the XP NG. I just like to keep it in the family.
You are my mentor, and inspiration.

thanks,
don
P.S. Pegasus is my hero, but so is Roy Rogers. I picture Pegasus with a white hat that has something humorous on it said by Alex Tribek(sp?)
-------------
Do you have an aversion to "top posting", and why to others in an NG like this?
-------------
Well I guess you'll have to ask that 'someone' for their thought process.
Also you may have better luck in windowsxp.general

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi Dave,

I have read the KB, but still don't comprehend someone's remark concerning
"not using SFC command" unless it is a last resort.

I am working on a child laden XP Home box that gets to the splash screen and
then goes black. Can use F10 as System Restore, and choose Safe Mode. After
bringing up desktop, and then choosing Restart can get into the normal
setup. One thing that is curious is it seems to have two startup paths. The
reason I say this is, on this particular box with a 15" LCD monitor the
normal drivers only allow 1024x 768 resolution. The first time I get in the
resolution is 12xxby10xx. So someone has done something that caused an
incorrect driver to be allowed. BTW, it's an HP.

Sorry for the wordiness, and sorry also if this isn't clear.

 

[dcdon]

Dave.

Where does the MBR leave off and the next routine begin? I am guessing at the end of POSTING?

don
guess i could be researching this myself
if i get on your last nerve, let me know
thank you again, very much !!



Hi Dave,

I have read the KB, but still don't comprehend someone's remark concerning "not using SFC command" unless it is a last resort.

I am working on a child laden XP Home box that gets to the splash screen and then goes black. Can use F10 as System Restore, and choose Safe Mode. After bringing up desktop, and then choosing Restart can get into the normal setup. One thing that is curious is it seems to have two startup paths. The reason I say this is, on this particular box with a 15" LCD monitor the normal drivers only allow 1024x 768 resolution. The first time I get in the resolution is 12xxby10xx. So someone has done something that caused an incorrect driver to be allowed. BTW, it's an HP.

Sorry for the wordiness, and sorry also if this isn't clear.

--
Regards,
don
---

Maybe this helps?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310747

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't
specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for
W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might
encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[James Barley]

Don.
Sounds like you could use a program called Go-Back, used to be Roxio's but
has since been swallowed up by Symantec.
It has among it's many features, one for just your situation.
You can manually or even program it to automatically go back to any period
in time you chose.
The auto feature is designed for situations such as kiosks and internet
cafes, where at the end of the day the system resets itself back to a
standard, clean set of settings.
I've used it to cover my A$$ many times when something I've done messes up
my system, just a couple of mouse clicks and a reboot and I'm back in a time
when things were good.

--
James Barley
www.members.shaw.ca/jbarley
----return address not valid
I can be contacted via my web link.


Thanks Dave. You know kids between 9 and 12 seem to have that exploratory
quality that makes me think that everyone should have an ISO image of the
OS, and the data on a separate partition or HDD. In fact, I don't see why a
standard computer doesn't have two OS loads on it with with a routine to
System Restore as the computer is being ran each time. Too simplistic I
guess.

I'm into the SFC about an hour, and a holf and the bar is at about 8%.

Good idea about the XP NG. I just like to keep it in the family.
You are my mentor, and inspiration.

thanks,
don
P.S. Pegasus is my hero, but so is Roy Rogers. I picture Pegasus with a
white hat that has something humorous on it said by Alex Tribek(sp?)
-------------
Do you have an aversion to "top posting", and why to others in an NG like
this?
-------------
Well I guess you'll have to ask that 'someone' for their thought process.
Also you may have better luck in windowsxp.general

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi Dave,

I have read the KB, but still don't comprehend someone's remark concerning
"not using SFC command" unless it is a last resort.

I am working on a child laden XP Home box that gets to the splash screen and
then goes black. Can use F10 as System Restore, and choose Safe Mode. After
bringing up desktop, and then choosing Restart can get into the normal
setup. One thing that is curious is it seems to have two startup paths. The
reason I say this is, on this particular box with a 15" LCD monitor the
normal drivers only allow 1024x 768 resolution. The first time I get in the
resolution is 12xxby10xx. So someone has done something that caused an
incorrect driver to be allowed. BTW, it's an HP.

Sorry for the wordiness, and sorry also if this isn't clear.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Beats me. I've never had a problem using it on WinXP. You'll
have to direct this question to whomever says it doesn't work.

Bruce Chambers
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Help us help you:



You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH

Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP
(didn't specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively
utility for W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like
to what I might encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don

 

[dcdon]

Hi James,

Thank you. I appreciate you response. I will look into it.

don

Don.
Sounds like you could use a program called Go-Back, used to be Roxio's but
has since been swallowed up by Symantec.
It has among it's many features, one for just your situation.
You can manually or even program it to automatically go back to any period
in time you chose.
The auto feature is designed for situations such as kiosks and internet
cafes, where at the end of the day the system resets itself back to a
standard, clean set of settings.
I've used it to cover my A$$ many times when something I've done messes up
my system, just a couple of mouse clicks and a reboot and I'm back in a time
when things were good.

--
James Barley
www.members.shaw.ca/jbarley
----return address not valid
I can be contacted via my web link.


Thanks Dave. You know kids between 9 and 12 seem to have that exploratory
quality that makes me think that everyone should have an ISO image of the
OS, and the data on a separate partition or HDD. In fact, I don't see why a
standard computer doesn't have two OS loads on it with with a routine to
System Restore as the computer is being ran each time. Too simplistic I
guess.

I'm into the SFC about an hour, and a holf and the bar is at about 8%.

Good idea about the XP NG. I just like to keep it in the family.
You are my mentor, and inspiration.

thanks,
don
P.S. Pegasus is my hero, but so is Roy Rogers. I picture Pegasus with a
white hat that has something humorous on it said by Alex Tribek(sp?)
-------------
Do you have an aversion to "top posting", and why to others in an NG like
this?
-------------
Well I guess you'll have to ask that 'someone' for their thought process.
Also you may have better luck in windowsxp.general

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi Dave,

I have read the KB, but still don't comprehend someone's remark concerning
"not using SFC command" unless it is a last resort.

I am working on a child laden XP Home box that gets to the splash screen and
then goes black. Can use F10 as System Restore, and choose Safe Mode. After
bringing up desktop, and then choosing Restart can get into the normal
setup. One thing that is curious is it seems to have two startup paths. The
reason I say this is, on this particular box with a 15" LCD monitor the
normal drivers only allow 1024x 768 resolution. The first time I get in the
resolution is 12xxby10xx. So someone has done something that caused an
incorrect driver to be allowed. BTW, it's an HP.

Sorry for the wordiness, and sorry also if this isn't clear.

 

[dcdon]

Yup,

Someone once commented, "they act just like we did"
NOT
I couldn't ever piss someone in China off, that easy.
But they sure can me sometimes.
Actually several months I had one of'em in the back of one of my boxes.
Hmmmm... jwang... gigs he had into me.
All I can say is that it was an education.

--
Regards,
don
---

"humbled"...

....yup, being "Child Laden" can do that, especially after 14 to 18 years
of it! LOL :]

Chris


I started an SFC /SCANNOW on the box; it's been 30 minutes and just started
moving. Looks like it could take an hour.

Any observations would be helpful.
--

humbled,
don
---------
;o)

Maybe this helps?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310747

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hi guys,

Recently I read that it "bad" to run the sfc /scannow command on XP (didn't
specify Pro or Home), when it really has been an effectively utility for
W2K? I want to try it on one XP machine, but would like to what I might
encounter.

thank you,
(I'm forever in your debt)
don