System File Checker May Not Replace Older Files (182725)
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This article was previously published under Q182725 SYMPTOMS
When you run System File Checker using the default settings, you may not
be prompted to replace older or deleted files.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you have not enabled the following settings:
- Check for changed files
- Check for deleted files
If these settings are not enabled, System File Checker only appends the
Sfclog.txt file, and does not prompt you to make changes.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the following steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type sfc.exe in the
Open box, and then click OK.
- Click Settings, and then click the Check For Changed Files and Check
For Deleted Files check boxes to select them.
- Click OK, click Scan Files For Errors, and then click Start.
MORE INFORMATION
By default, System File Checker starts with those settings disabled. After
you enable those settings, they remain the default settings.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/16/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB182725 |
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