sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in a
non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking
for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to cancl
everything.

Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc asksed for
a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?

Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm pretty
certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an install/uninstall
of a poorly written program.
--
Thank you for your help,

Scholastica

In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
Scholastica wrote:
> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
> are now stuck without a Windows CD because the manufacturer
> puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on our
> hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the CD what
> do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had
> to cancl everything.
>
> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
> Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>
> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
> because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file screwed
> up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
> program. --
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica

Take a look at this article:

You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD when
you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us

Good luck

Nepatsfan

Without a Windows XP CD you may not be able to use the System File Checker.

"Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker
(Sfc.exe)"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747/en-us

Personally, I would not purchase a PC without a full version OS install CD.
--
Ted Zieglar
"You can do it if you try."

"Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com...
> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
> without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in a
> non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
asking
> for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to cancl
> everything.
>
> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc asksed
for
> a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>
> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm pretty
> certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
install/uninstall
> of a poorly written program.
> --
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica
>

If you didn't get a CD then there might be an I386 folder. I.e. C:\I386

If there is, confirm these settings. This assumes C: is the hard drive.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup
Value Name: CDInstall Data Type: REG_DWORD Value Data: 0
Value Name: ServicePackSourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
Value Name: SourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\


scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com,
Scholastica <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
> without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in a
> non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
> asking for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit
> before completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to cancl
> everything.
>
> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc asksed
> for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>
> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm pretty
> certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
> install/uninstall of a poorly written program.
> --
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica

The folder is there in C:\Windows\I386 and the Registry Values are suitably
altered to reflect the path. So, now what? is sfc.exe not able to see that
folder? For me, an uninformed user, is that the folder with the "good" .dll
files?

I could sure use some more help and I thank you for your response.
--
Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> If you didn't get a CD then there might be an I386 folder. I.e. C:\I386
>
> If there is, confirm these settings. This assumes C: is the hard drive.
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup
> Value Name: CDInstall Data Type: REG_DWORD Value Data: 0
> Value Name: ServicePackSourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
> Value Name: SourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
>
>
> scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
> http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com,
> Scholastica <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
> > without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in a
> > non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
> > asking for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit
> > before completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to cancl
> > everything.
> >
> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc asksed
> > for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >
> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm pretty
> > certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
> > install/uninstall of a poorly written program.
> > --
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
>
>

-- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what I need.

Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
> Scholastica wrote:
> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
> > are now stuck without a Windows CD because the manufacturer
> > puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on our
> > hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the CD what
> > do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> > completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had
> > to cancl everything.
> >
> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
> > Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >
> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
> > because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file screwed
> > up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
> > program. --
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
>
> Take a look at this article:
>
> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD when
> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home Edition
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>

-- Good luck. It is getting harder and harder, especially for those of us
on a limited budget who can't afford the whizbang machines that still offer
them. I don't think HP, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, any of them, offer CDs other
than System Recovery items which have no recognizable code.

Turns out that a nice guy named Nepatsfan pointed me to the solution.

Scholastica



"Ted Zieglar" wrote:

> Without a Windows XP CD you may not be able to use the System File Checker.
>
> "Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker
> (Sfc.exe)"
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747/en-us
>
> Personally, I would not purchase a PC without a full version OS install CD.
> --
> Ted Zieglar
> "You can do it if you try."
>
> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com...
> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
> > without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in a
> > non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
> asking
> > for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> > completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to cancl
> > everything.
> >
> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc asksed
> for
> > a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >
> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm pretty
> > certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
> install/uninstall
> > of a poorly written program.
> > --
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
> >
>
>

Is there a Browse option when it asks for the CD?

--

Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A73074AA-7D3F-49ED-88DB-3B01067D386A@microsoft.com...
> The folder is there in C:\Windows\I386 and the Registry Values are
> suitably
> altered to reflect the path. So, now what? is sfc.exe not able to see
> that
> folder? For me, an uninformed user, is that the folder with the "good"
> .dll
> files?
>
> I could sure use some more help and I thank you for your response.
> --
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica
>
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
>> If you didn't get a CD then there might be an I386 folder. I.e. C:\I386
>>
>> If there is, confirm these settings. This assumes C: is the hard drive.
>>
>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup
>> Value Name: CDInstall Data Type: REG_DWORD Value Data: 0
>> Value Name: ServicePackSourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
>> Value Name: SourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
>>
>>
>> scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
>> http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com,
>> Scholastica <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
>> > without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in
>> > a
>> > non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
>> > asking for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it
>> > quit
>> > before completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to
>> > cancl
>> > everything.
>> >
>> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc
>> > asksed
>> > for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>> >
>> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm
>> > pretty
>> > certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
>> > install/uninstall of a poorly written program.
>> > --
>> > Thank you for your help,
>> >
>> > Scholastica
>>
>>

-- No, it just gives you three choices--Abort, Retry or Cancel.

Look up above in this thread and you'll see a solution from a nice guy named
Nepatsfan.

Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Gerry Cornell" wrote:

> Is there a Browse option when it asks for the CD?
>
> --
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
>
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A73074AA-7D3F-49ED-88DB-3B01067D386A@microsoft.com...
> > The folder is there in C:\Windows\I386 and the Registry Values are
> > suitably
> > altered to reflect the path. So, now what? is sfc.exe not able to see
> > that
> > folder? For me, an uninformed user, is that the folder with the "good"
> > .dll
> > files?
> >
> > I could sure use some more help and I thank you for your response.
> > --
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
> >
> >
> >
> > "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> >
> >> If you didn't get a CD then there might be an I386 folder. I.e. C:\I386
> >>
> >> If there is, confirm these settings. This assumes C: is the hard drive.
> >>
> >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup
> >> Value Name: CDInstall Data Type: REG_DWORD Value Data: 0
> >> Value Name: ServicePackSourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
> >> Value Name: SourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
> >>
> >>
> >> scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
> >> http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >>
> >> Wes
> >> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> >>
> >> In news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com,
> >> Scholastica <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> >> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
> >> > without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in
> >> > a
> >> > non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
> >> > asking for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it
> >> > quit
> >> > before completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to
> >> > cancl
> >> > everything.
> >> >
> >> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc
> >> > asksed
> >> > for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >> >
> >> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm
> >> > pretty
> >> > certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
> >> > install/uninstall of a poorly written program.
> >> > --
> >> > Thank you for your help,
> >> >
> >> > Scholastica
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

-- See Nepatsfan's response in this thread. I think it will work.


Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Scholastica" wrote:

> The folder is there in C:\Windows\I386 and the Registry Values are suitably
> altered to reflect the path. So, now what? is sfc.exe not able to see that
> folder? For me, an uninformed user, is that the folder with the "good" .dll
> files?
>
> I could sure use some more help and I thank you for your response.
> --
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica
>
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
> > If you didn't get a CD then there might be an I386 folder. I.e. C:\I386
> >
> > If there is, confirm these settings. This assumes C: is the hard drive.
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup
> > Value Name: CDInstall Data Type: REG_DWORD Value Data: 0
> > Value Name: ServicePackSourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
> > Value Name: SourcePath Data Type: REG_SZ Value Data: C:\
> >
> >
> > scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
> > http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
> >
> > --
> > Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >
> > Wes
> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> >
> > In news:53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com,
> > Scholastica <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who are now stuck
> > > without a Windows CD because the manufacturer puts Windows recovery in a
> > > non-accessible partition on our hard drive?? When the popup occurs,
> > > asking for the CD what do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit
> > > before completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had to cancl
> > > everything.
> > >
> > > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP Home--sfc asksed
> > > for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> > >
> > > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc because I'm pretty
> > > certain that there is a .dll file screwed up, caused by an
> > > install/uninstall of a poorly written program.
> > > --
> > > Thank you for your help,
> > >
> > > Scholastica
> >
> >

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan


"Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@microsoft.com...
>
> -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what I
> need.
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica
>
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
>> Scholastica wrote:
>> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
>> > are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
>> > manufacturer
>> > puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on our
>> > hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the CD
>> > what
>> > do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
>> > completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had
>> > to cancl everything.
>> >
>> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
>> > Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>> >
>> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
>> > because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
>> > screwed
>> > up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
>> > program. --
>> > Thank you for your help,
>> >
>> > Scholastica
>>
>> Take a look at this article:
>>
>> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
>> when
>> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
>> Edition
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>>

-- It didn't work. I searched both of the suspect files for the word
"Professional" and edited them out as MS recommended. Still get the error
message looking for XP Professional CD. There is some other place where this
thing is lurking. If anyone reads this who has a clue, please give a holler'


Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> You're welcome.
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message
> news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@microsoft.com...
> >
> > -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what I
> > need.
> >
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
> >
> >
> >
> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >
> >> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
> >> Scholastica wrote:
> >> > sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
> >> > are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
> >> > manufacturer
> >> > puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on our
> >> > hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the CD
> >> > what
> >> > do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> >> > completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I had
> >> > to cancl everything.
> >> >
> >> > Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
> >> > Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >> >
> >> > Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
> >> > because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
> >> > screwed
> >> > up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
> >> > program. --
> >> > Thank you for your help,
> >> >
> >> > Scholastica
> >>
> >> Take a look at this article:
> >>
> >> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
> >> when
> >> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
> >> Edition
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
> >>
> >> Good luck
> >>
> >> Nepatsfan
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Go back and double check the two files. If you edited
them correctly and SFC still couldn't find the
right source it would be asking for the Home CD, not
Professional.

If that's not the problem, do the following:
Run the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> regedit.exe) and
navigate to this key,

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up

In the right hand pane you should see a value for
ServicePackSourcePath.
Make sure the Data for this value is
C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles
Make sure the Data for SourcePath is C:\

If this doesn't solve your problem, do the following:
Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
Enter the following command at the prompt,

Reg Query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
>C:\Source.txt

Note: There are spaces between Reg and Query, Query and HKLM,
Setup and >C:\Source.txt.

Next, open C:\Source.txt.
Copy the information under the Setup section and paste it into
a response to this message.

Finally, have you tried contacting HP and see if it's possible
to obtain an XP installation CD? Here's an article from their
support site which talks about a "Recovery kit". You might want
to find out if this kit includes a genuine XP installation CD.
If it only includes a "Restore" CD, don't bother. That would
not be helpful in this situation.

HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Obtaining a Recovery CD or DVD set
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...ame=bph0714 3

FYI, the problem you're dealing with is just one of the reasons
I advise people who are looking for an affordable PC to order a
Dell. For an extra $10 you can order an actual XP installation
CD.

Nepatsfan


In 38E7BC40-8F42-4482-9164-2A9CBC55D2CD@microsoft.com
Scholastica wrote:
> -- It didn't work. I searched both of the suspect files for
> the word "Professional" and edited them out as MS
> recommended. Still get the error message looking for XP
> Professional CD. There is some other place where this thing
> is lurking. If anyone reads this who has a clue, please
> give a holler'
>
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Scholastica
>
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> You're welcome.
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>> in message
>> news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@microsoft.com...
>>>
>>> -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what
>>> I need.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your help,
>>>
>>> Scholastica
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>>>
>>>> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
>>>> Scholastica wrote:
>>>>> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
>>>>> are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
>>>>> manufacturer
>>>>> puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on
>>>>> our hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the
>>>>> CD what
>>>>> do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
>>>>> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I
>>>>> had to cancl everything.
>>>>>
>>>>> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
>>>>> Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>>>>>
>>>>> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
>>>>> because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
>>>>> screwed
>>>>> up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
>>>>> program. --
>>>>> Thank you for your help,
>>>>>
>>>>> Scholastica
>>>>
>>>> Take a look at this article:
>>>>
>>>> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
>>>> when
>>>> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
>>>> Edition
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
>>>>
>>>> Good luck
>>>>
>>>> Nepatsfan

I found I had to alter 2 items to C: to make it work properly.
See pic.

--
Peter
Toronto, Canada
XP Home SP2 Fully Updated
P4 HT @ 3.0ghz, 360gb HDD, 2.0gb DDR.
"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
news:Ef2dnfZviOIvJFDeRVn-qw@comcast.com...
> Go back and double check the two files. If you edited
> them correctly and SFC still couldn't find the
> right source it would be asking for the Home CD, not
> Professional.
>
> If that's not the problem, do the following:
> Run the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> regedit.exe) and
> navigate to this key,
>
> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
>
> In the right hand pane you should see a value for
> ServicePackSourcePath.
> Make sure the Data for this value is
> C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles
> Make sure the Data for SourcePath is C:\
>
> If this doesn't solve your problem, do the following:
> Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
> Enter the following command at the prompt,
>
> Reg Query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
> >C:\Source.txt
>
> Note: There are spaces between Reg and Query, Query and HKLM,
> Setup and >C:\Source.txt.
>
> Next, open C:\Source.txt.
> Copy the information under the Setup section and paste it into
> a response to this message.
>
> Finally, have you tried contacting HP and see if it's possible
> to obtain an XP installation CD? Here's an article from their
> support site which talks about a "Recovery kit". You might want
> to find out if this kit includes a genuine XP installation CD.
> If it only includes a "Restore" CD, don't bother. That would
> not be helpful in this situation.
>
> HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Obtaining a Recovery CD or DVD set
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...ame=bph0714 3
>
> FYI, the problem you're dealing with is just one of the reasons
> I advise people who are looking for an affordable PC to order a
> Dell. For an extra $10 you can order an actual XP installation
> CD.
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> In 38E7BC40-8F42-4482-9164-2A9CBC55D2CD@microsoft.com
> Scholastica wrote:
>> -- It didn't work. I searched both of the suspect files for
>> the word "Professional" and edited them out as MS
>> recommended. Still get the error message looking for XP
>> Professional CD. There is some other place where this thing
>> is lurking. If anyone reads this who has a clue, please
>> give a holler'
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your help,
>>
>> Scholastica
>>
>>
>>
>> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>>
>>> You're welcome.
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>>
>>> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>>> in message
>>> news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@microsoft.com...
>>>>
>>>> -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what
>>>> I need.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for your help,
>>>>
>>>> Scholastica
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
>>>>> Scholastica wrote:
>>>>>> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
>>>>>> are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
>>>>>> manufacturer
>>>>>> puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on
>>>>>> our hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the
>>>>>> CD what
>>>>>> do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
>>>>>> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I
>>>>>> had to cancl everything.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
>>>>>> Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
>>>>>> because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
>>>>>> screwed
>>>>>> up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
>>>>>> program. --
>>>>>> Thank you for your help,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Scholastica
>>>>>
>>>>> Take a look at this article:
>>>>>
>>>>> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
>>>>> when
>>>>> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
>>>>> Edition
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
>>>>>
>>>>> Good luck
>>>>>
>>>>> Nepatsfan
>
>
>
>

-- Sorry, Peeter, I don't see a "pic" What did you modify to C:\ ? My I386
folder is located in C:\Windows\I386. Is that what you are talking about?
Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Peter" wrote:

> I found I had to alter 2 items to C: to make it work properly.
> See pic.
>
> --
> Peter
> Toronto, Canada
> XP Home SP2 Fully Updated
> P4 HT @ 3.0ghz, 360gb HDD, 2.0gb DDR.
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:Ef2dnfZviOIvJFDeRVn-qw@comcast.com...
> > Go back and double check the two files. If you edited
> > them correctly and SFC still couldn't find the
> > right source it would be asking for the Home CD, not
> > Professional.
> >
> > If that's not the problem, do the following:
> > Run the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> regedit.exe) and
> > navigate to this key,
> >
> > HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
> >
> > In the right hand pane you should see a value for
> > ServicePackSourcePath.
> > Make sure the Data for this value is
> > C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles
> > Make sure the Data for SourcePath is C:\
> >
> > If this doesn't solve your problem, do the following:
> > Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
> > Enter the following command at the prompt,
> >
> > Reg Query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
> > >C:\Source.txt
> >
> > Note: There are spaces between Reg and Query, Query and HKLM,
> > Setup and >C:\Source.txt.
> >
> > Next, open C:\Source.txt.
> > Copy the information under the Setup section and paste it into
> > a response to this message.
> >
> > Finally, have you tried contacting HP and see if it's possible
> > to obtain an XP installation CD? Here's an article from their
> > support site which talks about a "Recovery kit". You might want
> > to find out if this kit includes a genuine XP installation CD.
> > If it only includes a "Restore" CD, don't bother. That would
> > not be helpful in this situation.
> >
> > HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Obtaining a Recovery CD or DVD set
> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...ame=bph0714 3
> >
> > FYI, the problem you're dealing with is just one of the reasons
> > I advise people who are looking for an affordable PC to order a
> > Dell. For an extra $10 you can order an actual XP installation
> > CD.
> >
> > Nepatsfan
> >
> >
> > In 38E7BC40-8F42-4482-9164-2A9CBC55D2CD@microsoft.com
> > Scholastica wrote:
> >> -- It didn't work. I searched both of the suspect files for
> >> the word "Professional" and edited them out as MS
> >> recommended. Still get the error message looking for XP
> >> Professional CD. There is some other place where this thing
> >> is lurking. If anyone reads this who has a clue, please
> >> give a holler'
> >>
> >>
> >> Thank you for your help,
> >>
> >> Scholastica
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >>
> >>> You're welcome.
> >>>
> >>> Nepatsfan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> >>> in message
> >>> news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@microsoft.com...
> >>>>
> >>>> -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what
> >>>> I need.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you for your help,
> >>>>
> >>>> Scholastica
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
> >>>>> Scholastica wrote:
> >>>>>> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
> >>>>>> are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
> >>>>>> manufacturer
> >>>>>> puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on
> >>>>>> our hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the
> >>>>>> CD what
> >>>>>> do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> >>>>>> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I
> >>>>>> had to cancl everything.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
> >>>>>> Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
> >>>>>> because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
> >>>>>> screwed
> >>>>>> up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
> >>>>>> program. --
> >>>>>> Thank you for your help,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Scholastica
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Take a look at this article:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
> >>>>> when
> >>>>> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
> >>>>> Edition
> >>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Good luck
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Nepatsfan
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

-- The Source Path is C:\Windows\ And, when I try to enter Reg Query
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
>C:\Source.txt , the Command line box flashes open and then closes. I can't get to the Source.txt to see what it says.

I have all boxes checked in folder options so I can see hidden system files,
etc. I copied the Reg Query straight from the post and entered it into the
Run box.

Also, see the post from Peter below--he mentions setting something to C:\,
is that the Source Path value??

I am getting confused. All mentions of "Professional" are removed from the
two files yet I still get the Professional CD query. I checked it again.
But, even if I got it all fixed and its still looking for a CD, this time for
XP Home, I'm still stuck, right?

The HP reference is to a recovery disk, not an OS disk. So if this is the
case, and all else fails, tough luck, eh? sfc won't work in an environment
where the OS is locked in a recovery partition.

I know what HP will say--just run the recovery and fix it all and, tought
luck, that you lose all the work you've done configuring the machine and
loading the software you want!!

Grr.
Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> Go back and double check the two files. If you edited
> them correctly and SFC still couldn't find the
> right source it would be asking for the Home CD, not
> Professional.
>
> If that's not the problem, do the following:
> Run the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> regedit.exe) and
> navigate to this key,
>
> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
>
> In the right hand pane you should see a value for
> ServicePackSourcePath.
> Make sure the Data for this value is
> C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles
> Make sure the Data for SourcePath is C:\
>
> If this doesn't solve your problem, do the following:
> Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
> Enter the following command at the prompt,
>
> Reg Query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
> >C:\Source.txt
>
> Note: There are spaces between Reg and Query, Query and HKLM,
> Setup and >C:\Source.txt.
>
> Next, open C:\Source.txt.
> Copy the information under the Setup section and paste it into
> a response to this message.
>
> Finally, have you tried contacting HP and see if it's possible
> to obtain an XP installation CD? Here's an article from their
> support site which talks about a "Recovery kit". You might want
> to find out if this kit includes a genuine XP installation CD.
> If it only includes a "Restore" CD, don't bother. That would
> not be helpful in this situation.
>
> HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Obtaining a Recovery CD or DVD set
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...ame=bph0714 3
>
> FYI, the problem you're dealing with is just one of the reasons
> I advise people who are looking for an affordable PC to order a
> Dell. For an extra $10 you can order an actual XP installation
> CD.
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> In 38E7BC40-8F42-4482-9164-2A9CBC55D2CD@microsoft.com
> Scholastica wrote:
> > -- It didn't work. I searched both of the suspect files for
> > the word "Professional" and edited them out as MS
> > recommended. Still get the error message looking for XP
> > Professional CD. There is some other place where this thing
> > is lurking. If anyone reads this who has a clue, please
> > give a holler'
> >
> >
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Scholastica
> >
> >
> >
> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >
> >> You're welcome.
> >>
> >> Nepatsfan
> >>
> >>
> >> "Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> >> in message
> >> news:0F7FFB86-A38B-45BF-A06C-0D5311CA2827@microsoft.com...
> >>>
> >>> -- Thank you, I will try that. It looks exactly like what
> >>> I need.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you for your help,
> >>>
> >>> Scholastica
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> In 53772C09-E855-45B0-98C4-E5B79EEA6264@microsoft.com
> >>>> Scholastica wrote:
> >>>>> sfc is a great idea, but how about the millions of us who
> >>>>> are now stuck without a Windows CD because the
> >>>>> manufacturer
> >>>>> puts Windows recovery in a non-accessible partition on
> >>>>> our hard drive?? When the popup occurs, asking for the
> >>>>> CD what
> >>>>> do I do? I tried to run sfc yesterday and it quit before
> >>>>> completion because it wants this non-existant disk. I
> >>>>> had to cancl everything.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Even more confusing, on my HP desktop, I run Windows XP
> >>>>> Home--sfc asksed for a CD with Windows XP Pro on it?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Help would be greatly appreciated. I need to run sfc
> >>>>> because I'm pretty certain that there is a .dll file
> >>>>> screwed
> >>>>> up, caused by an install/uninstall of a poorly written
> >>>>> program. --
> >>>>> Thank you for your help,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Scholastica
> >>>>
> >>>> Take a look at this article:
> >>>>
> >>>> You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD
> >>>> when
> >>>> you run the System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home
> >>>> Edition
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/en-us
> >>>>
> >>>> Good luck
> >>>>
> >>>> Nepatsfan
>
>
>
>
>

As per: http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html the entire i386 folder has
to be copied to c: for it to work. When Windows installs only the
necessary parts of i386 are transferred to c:\Windows\i386 - hence the
request for the disk to be inserted.In Regedit I had to alter both
"ServicePackSourcePath" and "SourcePath" to C:\

BUT, if, as you say, the HP PC doesn't have an installation disk then I
think you are stymied. Unless you can call them and persuade them to send
you a system disk.
You didn't see the pic at the very bottom of the post (scroll down) or via
the attachment? I'm using Outlook Express as my newreader and no problems
here...but I have it sey not to block images...that could be that particular
problem. (Tools/Options/Security)

--
Peter
Toronto, Canada
XP Home SP2 Fully Updated
P4 HT @ 3.0ghz, 360gb HDD, 2.0gb DDR.
"Scholastica" <Scholastica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:650EBC09-1A6B-45B9-8718-6BAC29591ABC@microsoft.com...

Pasting that command into the Run box won't work. You've got to
copy and paste the it into a command prompt window. Here's how:

Go to Start and click on Run.
Enter cmd.exe next to Open.
Click OK.
This should open up a black command prompt window.
Notice the blinking cursor.
That's where you want to paste the following command:

REG QUERY HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Set up
Nepatsfan


In F1CAD7AE-765B-417F-BDD8-6D085B5A35C5@microsoft.com
Scholastica wrote:

-- I give up. There are no CDs of OS available from HP. I also cannot see
any picture in your post. Thanks for trying. Chalk this up to HP/MS
paranoia about having a disk with Windows out there that they cannot watch
24/7!!

Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Peter" wrote:

-- Sorry. I don't do Command Line and didn't know all this. I did it the
way you suggested and get a whole bunch of stuff back--here it is:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator>REG QUERY
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Win
dows\CurrentVersion\Setup

! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup
DriverCachePath REG_EXPAND_SZ %SystemRoot%\Driver Cache
BootDir REG_SZ C:\
PrivateHash REG_BINARY D832719A269C4BC60C5CD68FE5EA3C44
Installation Sources REG_MULTI_SZ D:\0\0
SourcePath REG_SZ c:\windows\
ServicePackSourcePath REG_SZ c:\windows\
CDInstall REG_DWORD 0x0
LogLevel REG_DWORD 0x0
ServicePackCachePath REG_SZ
c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\ServicePackC
ache

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\AppLogLevels

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\BaseWinOption
s

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\ExceptionComp
onents

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\Migration
DLL
s

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\Oc Manager

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\OOBE

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\OptionalCompo
nents

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Setup\WindowsFeatur
es

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator>>C:\Source.txt
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
But even if I get it all cleaned up, without an OS disk am I not finished??
What's the use. I can't get to the I386 folder on the Recovery partition of
this computer.

Should I just forget all this??


Thank you for your help,

Scholastica



"Nepatsfan" wrote: