If your PC is running XP, chances are that you will know when there is a problem with the file system. Typically you start to receive file related errors. If ignored, this could turn into a bigger problem. Fortunately this is one of Window’s easier problems to fix.

Windows XP comes with a utility called System File Checker (SFC). It scans the Windows file system looking for any files that may have become corrupt or lost. It then replaces them, restoring the file system to its normal state. Once this is done, then you should not receive any more error notifications.

To run SFC, go to the Start button and then open the run dialog box. In this box type, sfc /scannow and then press enter. The Windows File Protection dialog box will open to display its progress. When the system file checker encounters a file needing to be replaced, you will be prompted to insert your Windows XP CD, so you will need to have this on hand. Once the scan is finished, reboot your PC and it should be back to normal.

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   Chaibi Mohamed Alaa

   July 9, 2010 at 1:03 pm

   This is your first article here, starla.
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