Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the resulting
Command Prompt window, type: SFC /SCANNOW , and hit enter.
You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD in the CD Drive.
SFC = System File Checker. SFC will scan your system and replace missing
or damaged XP system files with the correct version.
Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310747
Afterward, perform a "tune-up":
1. Perform a DISK CLEANUP:
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)
2. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the Command
Prompt window type: CHKDSK /F , and hit enter, answer "yes" and
reboot your computer.
3. Afterward, perform a DEFRAG of your hard drive.
If your system is in dire straits:
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| Is there a way to "repair" windows XP files without re-installing? That is,
| is there a progam that scans Windows files and checks for problems?
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| John Garate
