Corrupted or missing files

Corrupted or mising files

Corrupted or missing files
Published by jak58, last update on Wednesday February 18, 2009 10:21:35 AM by deri58

Corrupted or mising files

System file checker

Sometimes while installing a software or due to a problem on the hard disk , a part of the system file can be damaged. The system or the particular software can refuse to start.
System file checker

Windows XP possesses a utility to tackle this type of problem:

Click on Start/ Run

Enter the following command and click OK

sfc /scannow



Windows file protection dialog box opens and start to analyse the system files.

In case of corrupted files, the cd installation will be required and the files will be replaced by its original version.

Repair with the Windows installation CD.

If the procedure stated below doesn’t help to resolve the problem, there is still the possibility of repairing the files using the installation CD.

Insert the windows installation cd and reboot your system

Installation files will be automatically copiedand you will be prompted if you either want to install a fresh copy of Windows type or if you want to repair(typeon R to repair)

The menu will then ask quick or manual. Choose the quick mode first, if it doesn’t work then try the manual mode.

Reboot your system, and select the install option.

The program will ask you if you wish to repair your installation, click on yes. Note that your system’s data wont be erased , only the system files will be replaced by the original ones.

Whilst the repair is done, change the boot sequence for the original one save and let your system reboot.

The system should work.

See also:

Repairing Windows XP using CD installation....
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Repairing vista start

It may happen that Windows Vista does not want to start in normal mode or even in safe mode.

Below is a small trick for repairing boot vista.

First of all, start your PC with the installation Vista DVD.


Press F12 to boot the list of device and select the cd drive.

If you can not find the key, then go to the BIOS:

How to access your BIOS set up

BIOS Commands

Press any key when the system prompts you to.


Wait while loading and click on Next.


Click Repair your computer > Next

Click the Startup Repair


Wait for repair and then restart your PC.

Accuracy: It is possible that the repair does not work the first time, no panic, repeat handling several times if necessary until the boot is properly repaired.

Making a checkdisk

Below are two proposed solution of how to check your hard disk:

Checking in Safe Mode

Restart the computer in Safe Mode (press repeatedly F5 or F8 during startup before loading Windows).

Open My Computer .

Click the right mouse button on the disk you want,
"Properties"> tab "Tools"> Click "Check Now ..."


Audit start [Recommended]



Open an MS-DOS window (Menu Start > Run> cmd> OK),
Type: chkdsk c: / F
If the computer asks if you want to check on the next restart, confirm with O Input, and then restart your computer.