Cannot run sfc/scannow.

clive_pearce April 26, 2010 at 14:49:40

Have you tried the original dell disk? Or try this link http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc...

jam April 26, 2010 at 15:04:32

See if this works: - open My Computer - right click on the C: partition, then click Properties - click the Tools tab - under Error Checking, click "Check Now..." - check the box next to "Automatically fix file system errors", then click Start. - restart the system & let it run

Ewen April 26, 2010 at 16:56:50

Download SP3 and install

Thanks everyone jam has answered my question. Thanks again.

Nick Ritchie April 30, 2010 at 08:09:39

I have a DELL XPS400 and the O/S is WinXP MCE2005 . When I recieved the PC it came with a dozen or so CD' all relating to the software bundled with the system . A very nice set of software from Cine player to Roxio Easy Cd Creator ,and Microsoft's Works Suite ! One CD is the O/S reinstallation DVD called Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Version 2005 with Update Rollup 2 . THis DVD works when I use it for the sfc /scannow utility . It takes about 20 minutes to run and I can see by the H.D. activity light on my tower the H.D. is being written to at times thru the process ! Are you putting the space between the c / when entering this into the run command ? Good Luck Nick