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I am an average pc user with no training.  I have done a little reading about 'safe file checker' and it appears to be a function you would use if a file became corrupted or lost; with the cd disk you could then correct or retrieve that file. Could you, in layperson's terms, tell me a bit about it and if it is a procedure one with no formal training should consider learning? Thank you

Denny Denham · Answer

npd424,

System File Checker can be used to replace any missing or corrupted system files. To use it go to Start|Run, enter sfc /scannow (note that there is a space after sfc and before /) and click OK. The program will scan your system for system files and if any need to be replaced it will replace them from the C:\Windows\system32\dllcache folder.

npd424 · Answer

Thank you for resonding to sfc and I understand so far; do I need to inseret the xp disk or simply follow the directions you gave?

Denny Denham · Answer

npd424, In the event a missing file is not in the dllcache folder, Windows will prompt you to insert the XP CD.

npd424 · Answer

Thank you for your help- it's all going in my 'pc lore' folder for reference.

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