[tpep]

Hi, I'm trying to run system file checker using the /scannow option but when I type cmd in "run" the window to type the option in just flashes on the desktop and disappears. I feel I need to run the system file checker to replace some suspect files. One in particular is msconfig. I type that in "run" and hit ok and nothing happens. Can anyone give me any ideas?

Thanks, Tpep

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Just type sfc /scannow in run then press enter

Can you get command prompt from accessories

[Retired Tech]

Just type sfc /scannow in run then press enter

Can you get command prompt from accessories

[tpep]

Thanks, I did that and it worked. When I said msconfig wouldn't work, I meant when I hit run, accessories, system tools, system information. System info will not come up. I ran scannow and fixed all bad files.

[Retired Tech]

Does it run now?

[tpep]

No, when you click system info, the hourglass just shows for a second then gone.

[Retired Tech]

Get MS Config Tools Utility from my signature, that will give you an extra tools tab when you run msconfig, system information being one

Can you go to run, type msinfo32.exe and press enter

[tpep]

I typed msinfo32.exe in run and nothing. I downloaded ms config utilities from your signature and ran it. I got the tab in msconfig for tools and, opened and launched system info... nothing

[Retired Tech]

Have you got this folder

Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Msinfo folder

[tpep]

Yes, its there

[Retired Tech]

You can repair XP, though you need to do all the updates afterwards

You can use this guide to repair XP

Possibly, you will need to boot the PC and keep tapping the delete key until the PC enters set up. Change the boot order to CD ROM Drive then hard drive, press F10 then press enter, load the XP CD then type Y then press enter, as it reboots, look for press any key to load from CD, press enter

XP Repair Install

Windows XP repair feature won't delete your data, installed programs, personal information, or settings. It just repairs the operating system

After running XP Repair you will need to install all Windows Updates

Microsoft Update

[tpep]

Thanks Keith. I will do a repair and let ya know

[tpep]

Problem Resolved. I did a repair and computer just kept rebooting and wouldn't go into windows. Safe mode was a no go also. Hated to do it but Did. "reformat & new installation". Works now.
Thanks

[Retired Tech]

Thank You for letting me know

You might find WinbackUp from my signature handy