System File Checker

[Nisko]

I occasionally run System File Checker (sfc /scannow) to be sure
Windows files are present and in their correct versions. In the
Registry, How do I point to a location different than the original
Windows XP CD? Then I could avoid having to get out the CD every time
I do this. A long time ago, I set this up on my C: drive - but have
forgotten which Registry entry to change. Now, I would like to do it
on another logical drive on the same computer. I know I have to place
certain Folders and Files from my original CD on my drive - so, help
in that area would be welcome also. Thank you in advance........

 

[Rich Barry]

Nisko, take a look here
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

 

[Guest]

Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/software/microsoft/windows/open setup
In setup,you'll find the cdrom is where Sfc would look by default,you can
add/change

 

[BillyG]

Funny, I just made this change yesterday, based on a tip from one of my
instructors.

To bypass the CD request dialog box, edit this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

and change the Installation Sources to C:\I386.

I haven't utilized it yet, but it should be harmless for future usage.
G/L.

 

[Nisko]

Funny, I just made this change yesterday, based on a tip from one of my
instructors.

To bypass the CD request dialog box, edit this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

and change the Installation Sources to C:\I386.

I haven't utilized it yet, but it should be harmless for future usage.
G/L.

Thanks, this works fine.

 

[Nisko]

Nisko, take a look here
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
Thanks..