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Using System File
Checker In
Vista.
System File Checker checks that all Windows
files are where they should be and that they're uncorrupted. If you've done all
your virus and
spyware checking, error checking and defragging, and
Windows is still doing strange things, then SFC can avoid a reinstall.
1. Open a Command Window in Administrator
mode:
- Click Start
- Click All Programs, then Accessories
- Right click on the
Command Prompt option,
- On the drop down menu which appears, click on the Run as Administrator
option.
- If you haven’t disabled User Account Control you will be asked for
authorization. Click the Continue button if you are the administrator or insert
the administrator password.
2. Start the System File Checker
- In the Command Prompt window, type: sfc /scannow,
-Press Enter.
- You’ll see “the system scan will begin”.
The scan may take some time and windows will repair/replace any corrupt or
missing files. You will be asked to insert your Vista DVD if it’s needed.
Close the Command Prompt Window when the job is finished.
You need a Windows DVD to enable SFC to make repairs.
Let me know if you need anything else.
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