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How to recover Windows System file

When you suspect there may be a problem with a Windows XP system file, or you delete the Windows system file carelessly, you can choose scannow sfc:

  1. Simply go to the 「Run」 box on the 「Start」:
  2. Type in sfc /scannow as follow:

    Type in sfc /scannow as follow

  3. The following should appear:

    The following should appear

  4. This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem.

    * If the following box appear, you should insert the Windows Disc and press 「Retry」to continue.

    If the following box appear, you should insert the Windows Disc and press 「Retry」to continue.

  5. Restart Windows
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