What is the System File Checker, and how do I run it?

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I am having problems controling iexplorer.exe How do i keep it from Crashing my computer. I'd like free safe download, I have Windows XP home Edition

Thank-you

I have Windows XP. I do not have the file
SFC/scannow. Please explain.

I ran SFC /scannow. Window pops up saying - Please wait while Windows verifies that all files are intact and in their original version. When that got done, window went away. I didn't see anything happen after that, so I tried running SFC 'scannow again, and same window came on saying the same thing. What and how do you scan?

You just did. If SFC finds no errors that's how it behaves.

01-Aug-2009

i have vista and i'm pretty sure i have a virus i can't get rid of. i keep trying to open up SFC but it suddenly appears and disappears. what does that mean/what should i do?

Have a look at this article: When I use Start-Run and type in a command, why does a window just flash and disappear?

18-Sep-2009

Leo,
when running SFC \scannow, with the right XP SP3 CD in the CD-ROM drive, a window appears repeatly saying" Files that are required for windows to run properly must be copied tp the DLL Cache. Retry, More Information, Cancel". Answering "Retry" makes drive light to twickle and the progress bar to go up a little until this window strikes again.
"More Information" reports the following:"Possible reasons for this problem: 1.You may have inserted the wrong CD. (i.e., a different windows product CD than the version installed. 2. The CD-ROM drive in your system is nor functioning".
I confirmed that the CD is the right one and is updated to SP3 such as the version installed in the PC.
After hundreds of retries the process ends up apparently well i.e. without further infornation. Can you realize what's up?

I have only the original XP Home ED. CD. It is useless to run "SFC /scannow" because if I try & use it my system always says I have the wrong CD inserted.

So what is my option when I have upgraded to SP3, then installed multiple updates? I don't want to run a repair install. I tried this once before with another problem. It installed original files which clashed with the Windows Updates. My OS was totally hosed.

I want to obtain or reinstall the Search helper files which have suddenly gone missing. How do I get up to date ones ( or ones that are compatible with all the Win Updates?) using SFC?

Hi Leo! I have had a problem with two computers in my home that I am sure is related to one of the sites I visit. As I only access approximately 10-15 total sites and am the only user, a virus seems the only possibility. 98% of the time, when I power up my monitor times out like it is recieving no video input. I have run "sfc /scannow", but there have been no errors found. Since it has happened with both systems, I am sure I have a virus, but have no practical knowledge of what virus/virus(s) I may have, I have no idea how to proceed. Any suggestions?

Ran SFC /scannow. Used original setup disk. Got a message that I needed setup disk 2. Hence this action did not solve my problem. I am going to the microsoft blog via an alternative browser. I remember seeing a wordperfect version of a fix to the problem.

I don't have the servise pack 3 cd I downloded it from windows update. I have servise pack two what do I do Leo?

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