System File Checker is Confused?

From: Michael P. (mike_piehl_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/08/03 

Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 19:00:33 -0700

When I try to run the System File Checker (Run:
sfc /scannow), it keeps asking me to insert the Windows
XP CD-ROM in the drive. over and over and over.

What gives?

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Reinstalling Windows Components
    ... In the command prompt type: ... MicrosoftWindows XP Windows File Checker Version 5.1??? ... System File Checker (sfc) help... ... Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: SFC - a mysterious tool....does it work?
    ... To show what is happening while sfc /scannow is running... ... Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker ... > site they refer to an important registry key called ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: Internet Explorer problem with Windows 2000
    ... operating system tool not really for IE. Try the links or ask them in the ... Microsoft MVP [Windows] ... | same as XP where you have to run sfc /scannow. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: What are these Isass processes?
    ... Did you get System File Checker to complete? ... I suspect approaching your slow performance from this direction is impractical. ... What are your Windows Update settings? ... Run and type "sfc /scannow" without quotes and click on OK. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Cant reinstall IE6....
    ... Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x Repair for Windows XP. ... Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes. ... See article below for more information on sfc ... From the Start menu, select Search, select All Files and Folders. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)