There are numerous ways to fix corrupted system files in Windows XP like:
Starting the computer by selecting CD/DVD drive option as
first boot sequence in BIOS. Insert operating system CD/DVD into CD/DVD drive and
select “ R” option to repair corrupted files during the Windows XP operating
system installation.
If the operating system is already installed, then boot the
operating system and insert operating system CD/DVD into CD/DVD drive. Click on
START Windows XP installation and select UPGRADE instead of FULL INSTALLATION
option and click NEXT to continue operating system installation. If FULL
INSTALLATION option is selected then all existing user files and folders
including operating system files and folders will be deleted. The option FULL
INSTALLATION is considered as new installation of operating system.
The easiest way to repair corrupted files is to boot the already
installed Windows XP operating system. First insert operating system CD/DVD
into CD/DVD drive then hold the WINDOWS key and press R to open RUN window or
go to START and click on RUN to open RUN window. Type " SFC /SCANNOW " without
double quotes and press ENTER key to fix all corrupted files on Windows XP. SFC
(SYSTEM FILE CHECKER) is a DOS command utility to check and repair system
related files. There are many parameters that can be used with SFC command. For
more parameters hold WINDOWS key and press R to open RUN window. Type " cmd "
without double quotes and press ENTER key to open DOS window. At the command
prompt type " SFC /? " without double quotes and press ENTER key.
Note: Always use original operating system CD/DVD for good
and better performance. With original operating system installed, you will have
many featured enabled like WINDOWS UPDATES thus making your computer fully
secure from software bugs.
