sfc xp sp3 CDs?

[tfarney]

Noting that the backup program would not run, found that task scheduler was
not running. When I attempted to start it, got a message that the module
could not be found. After searching, the idea that a file check might help, I
ran sfc /scannnow and got several requests for the original XP Pro SP2 CD or
XP Pro Sp3 CD.
I have the original provided by Dell, but it is SP1.
I found a reference in the KB to edit registry to redirect search for files
but the key I was directed to (in local-machine, software microsoft setup (I
hope I remember all the branches) only referenced my Dell and trend Micro
PCCillin.
am running XP Pro MCE 2005 build 2600

[Jim]

If you only have SP1 on your system , just d/l SP3 and install .

[db]

you can only run a sfc or a repair installation
if the version of the setup cd matches the
version of the os on the hard
drive.

what you would have to do is to either
uninstall sp2 to revert it back to sp1 "or"

make a cd called slipstream which will
combine the sp2 file with the system files
on the sp1 cd.

what you might try to do is to see if safe
mode is functional.

if so, then running an sfc would prove
fruitful, since the core system files are intact.

perhaps a clean boot is what you should do
to see if the performance is improved.

another thing you might try is to simply
boot with your sp1 cd and click on repair.

then when you are logged into the disk
system you can run a couple of commands
from the disk prompt:

chkdsk /p
fixboot

then exit and see if you system
performs better.

the fixboot above may not be
needed but doesn't hurt to ensure
that after the ckdsk you are able
to boot.

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"tfarney" <tfa...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[Daave]

You have two choices.

1. You can create your own customized Dell XP Pro installation CD, which
would be at the correct SP level (SP3). This way, when you run SFC, you
can point the program to your CD, which will have the correct (SP3
level) files.

You would need to use the technique known as slipstreaming:

http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=295

Slipstreaming a Dell-branded CD is somteimes tricky because of some
unique folders and files. So, also see:

http://en.community.dell.com/forums/p/19303406/19585246.aspx

and

http://www.nliteos.com/

2. (Courtesy of David H. Lipman) Copy the i386 folder from your
SP1-level Dell XP Pro installation CD to your hard drive, to the root of
C:, for instance: c:\i386

Download the administrators WinXP SP3 EXE file
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Rename the EXE file to; WinXP-SP3.exe

Run the following command line which will slipstream the C:\i386 folder
to SP3 level...

WinXP-SP3.exe -u -s:c:\

Run; REGEDIT.EXE

go to...

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

find; SourcePath

set; SourcePath to be; C:\

When the OS next determines "windows must restore the original versions
of these files..."
it will find them in; c:\i386 and will NOT need to prompt you for the
CD.

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HTH.

[Jose]

On Nov 21, 10:09 am, tfarney <tfar...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

As you can see, it is sometimes a fair amount of effort to get sfc /
scannow to behave as desired. It is certainly educational.

My experience is that I have never seen it solve anything, so I never
even suggest it - ever, but some folks use it as troubleshooting step
1. It is certainly something nice to have later though when you have
some time to work on it. It is a good feeling when it runs without a
hiccup.

Do you want to fix your problem with the XP Backup and Task Scheduler
or get sfc /scannow working?

Task Scheduler does not have to be running for Backup to work unless
you are trying to create a ST to do your backups.

Are you trying to create a ST to run your backups?

[Rey Santos]

The key should be there:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Setup

See if you have the I386 folder on you C:\ drive
If the folder does not exist then you can make one:
You will need to get your XP CD and locate the folder called i386 (I386)
This is a major folder and should be one of the first you see, now copy this
onto your hard drive into the system root.
For most its going to be C:\ so you should end up with a folder that looks
like: C:\I386

How to Run System File Checker (sfc /scannow) without a Windows XP disc.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3103.0

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