windows file protection

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mctiger

Hi,
How do I stop windows xp from scanning files with windows file
protection at start up?
I fixed the problem now and want to stop this service at startup.
Thanks in advance.
Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.
 
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Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)

Could you be a little more specific about Windows scanning for files on
start up? If you mean that Windows is replacing system files that have been
replaced by other applications or driver installations, that cannot be
turned off, it is hard wired into the system.

If you are receiving an error message or this is manifesting itself in some
other way, please describe the issue, what is happening, etc. and maybe we
can help.
 
M

mctiger

Hi,
When I boot-up the computer, the windows file protection runs. At
one time I had a virus.In the run box I typed sfc /scannow. After that
I needed to insert xp disk cd-rom). Since then windows file protection
scans folders at startup. I looked under msconfig-start-up and it is
not listed there. It is annoying at start-up now and I would like to
stop it from loading at the start-up of my computer.
Thanks in advance.

Could you be a little more specific about Windows scanning for files on
start up? If you mean that Windows is replacing system files that have been
replaced by other applications or driver installations, that cannot be
turned off, it is hard wired into the system.

If you are receiving an error message or this is manifesting itself in some
other way, please describe the issue, what is happening, etc. and maybe we
can help.

Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.
 
C

Carrie Garth

| "mctiger" <[email protected]>
| wrote in message | Hi, How do I stop windows xp from scanning files with
| windows file protection at start up? <SNIP>

Perhaps you referring to Windows XP Professional
and the Group Policy that can be Enabled to:

Set Windows File Protection scanning: Scan during startup

If yes, and if your computer is part of a corporate network,
I suggest that you discuss this issue with your system
administrator. If this is your stand-alone home computer do
the following to change the policy:

- Log on as an Administrator, or a member of the
Administrators group
- Click Start, click Run, type the following command and
click OK: gpedit.msc
- Navigate to the following policy and configure as desired:

Local Computer Policy\Computer
Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Windows
File Protection: Set Windows File Protection scanning

Keep in mind that for a Windows XP Professional
stand-alone computer, only one local Group Policy
object exists. As such, every policy set using the Group
Policy console will effect every user of the computer,
including the built-in Administrator.

For more information about Group Policies and a
Windows XP Professional stand-alone computer
search the Windows XP Professional Help and
Support Center for "Client operating systems" (with
the quotes) and read the "Note" in the Full-text Search
Match by that title.
 
M

Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)

If Carrie Garth's post in this thread doesn't apply, make sure your
antivirus is up to date and run another scan to be sure your system is
clear. If you are clear, check for malware, download, install and run Ad
Aware, www.lavasoftusa.com

SFC should not run at each bootup and none of the default services should
cause it to do so. If you are clear of viruses and malware, you might try
doing a repair install as follows:
NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive and you have an
actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with the XP
CD in the drive and perform a repair install as outlined below. If the
system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure, you need to enter
the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter set press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

When the system boots, a few screens into the process you may see a message
instructing you
to hit any key in order to boot from the CD along with a countdown. When
you see this be sure to
hit a key on the keyboard, if you miss this instruction and the system fails
to boot from the CD, it's too
late, you'll need to reboot and try again.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console. ***The selection you want at this screen is
"Setup Windows,"
NOT "Repair Windows Installation.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
either purchase a retail version of XP which will allow you to perform the
above
among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
 

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