sfc question

teddyk · 02-27-2008, 10:48 AM

Do you have to be inside windows to run sfc /scannow or can you also do it at the recovery console?

Thanks

TheEmperor · 02-27-2008, 11:32 AM

You can do it at the recovery console.

**Dunedin** · 02-27-2008, 03:15 PM

Hello teddyk

No, I`m afraid you cannot run system filecheck from the Recovery Console. It is not one of the commands

You have to be in Windows and use the "Run" command to do it.

Geekgirl · 02-27-2008, 03:22 PM

"SFC" is used to scan and repair all protected system files.
"SFC /SCANNOW" scans files straight away.
"SFC /SCANBOOT" scans files every time computer boots.
"SFC /REVERT" returns SFC to its default settings.
"SFC /?" will give you further help when using the command.

Recovery Console Commands

teddyk · 02-27-2008, 05:14 PM

Ok, so if you can't run that from the recovery console and I wanted something similar I should do a repair install. That would be its compliment I suppose.

thank for all the replies

**Dunedin** · 02-27-2008, 05:24 PM

If you only had one or two missing files and you knew what they were you could replace them using the Recovery Console.

If you have lots of missing files or don`t know what they are, then yes do a Repair install

A repair won't lose any data, other than Service Pack (if not on CD), any Windows Updates and unsigned drivers, which will need to be re-installed afterwards.
Stay offline to do a repair and do not go online again without a firewall enabled. After repairing XP, install Service Pack (if necessary), firewall and then you must install all Critical Updates next.

How to Repair XP.
1.Boot the computer from your Windows XP CD.

2.When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen press [Enter] to start the Windows Setup.

Note: Do not choose "To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press R", you Do Not want to load Recovery Console.

3.Accept the Licence Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows installations.

4.Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press [R] to start the repair. Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot.

5.Do not press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will then continue as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will remain intact.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm
Scroll way down page to
Windows Installation CD - Repair Current Installation

http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

TheEmperor · 02-27-2008, 06:50 PM

OK, Put down the Crackpipes and step away from the computer.
You CAN run SFC from the Recovery Console. I did it twice today. I can do it again RIGHT NOW and make a video if you need more proof. But yes, you CAN run SFC /SCANNOW from the recovery console.

Geekgirl · 01-21-2010, 03:09 AM

Shamarah please start your own thread, this one is 2 yrs old.

02-27-2008, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
teddyk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 38 OS: xp home	sfc question Do you have to be inside windows to run sfc /scannow or can you also do it at the recovery console? Thanks

02-27-2008, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheEmperor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: sfc question You can do it at the recovery console.

02-27-2008, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dunedin Moderator, Microsoft Support, Microsoft MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Over the Forth from Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 4,241 OS: WinXP Pro/Windows7 Ultimate	Re: sfc question Hello teddyk No, I`m afraid you cannot run system filecheck from the Recovery Console. It is not one of the commands You have to be in Windows and use the "Run" command to do it. __________________

02-27-2008, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14,621 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: sfc question "SFC" is used to scan and repair all protected system files. "SFC /SCANNOW" scans files straight away. "SFC /SCANBOOT" scans files every time computer boots. "SFC /REVERT" returns SFC to its default settings. "SFC /?" will give you further help when using the command. Recovery Console Commands __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM

02-27-2008, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
teddyk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 38 OS: xp home	Re: sfc question Ok, so if you can't run that from the recovery console and I wanted something similar I should do a repair install. That would be its compliment I suppose. thank for all the replies

02-27-2008, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dunedin Moderator, Microsoft Support, Microsoft MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Over the Forth from Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 4,241 OS: WinXP Pro/Windows7 Ultimate	Re: sfc question If you only had one or two missing files and you knew what they were you could replace them using the Recovery Console. If you have lots of missing files or don`t know what they are, then yes do a Repair install A repair won't lose any data, other than Service Pack (if not on CD), any Windows Updates and unsigned drivers, which will need to be re-installed afterwards. Stay offline to do a repair and do not go online again without a firewall enabled. After repairing XP, install Service Pack (if necessary), firewall and then you must install all Critical Updates next. How to Repair XP. 1.Boot the computer from your Windows XP CD. 2.When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen press [Enter] to start the Windows Setup. Note: Do not choose "To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press R", you Do Not want to load Recovery Console. 3.Accept the Licence Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows installations. 4.Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press [R] to start the repair. Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. 5.Do not press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will then continue as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will remain intact. http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm Scroll way down page to Windows Installation CD - Repair Current Installation http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm __________________

02-27-2008, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheEmperor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: sfc question OK, Put down the Crackpipes and step away from the computer. You CAN run SFC from the Recovery Console. I did it twice today. I can do it again RIGHT NOW and make a video if you need more proof. But yes, you CAN run SFC /SCANNOW from the recovery console.

01-21-2010, 03:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14,621 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: sfc question Shamarah please start your own thread, this one is 2 yrs old. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM