How to Recover a Corrupted or Missing System File in Windows XP
- 1). Insert your Windows XP OS disc into your computer drive.
- 2). Go to "Start" and "Run." The "Run" dialog box opens.
- 3). Type "sfc /sannow" in the "Open" field and press "Enter." The "System File Checker" utility opens and is scanning your computer for missing and corrupted files.
- 4). Click "Repair" when scan is done.
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