Description of the System File Checker Tool (Sfc.exe)

ID: Q185836

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98

SUMMARY

This article describes the System File Checker tool in Windows 98.


MORE INFORMATION

System File Checker checks for damaged or replaced system files, and then prompts you to replace any files that do not match the original Windows 98 files.

To start System File Checker, use the following steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, click System Information, and then click System File Checker on the Tools menu.


  2. Click one of the following options:

    • Scan For Altered Files


    • Extract One File From Installation Disk


    NOTE: If you click Extract One File From Installation Disk, you can specify the file you want to extract.


  3. Click Settings, choose the configuration you want to use in System File Checker Settings, click OK, and then click Start.


For more information about how to use the Microsoft System Information tool in Windows 98, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q184075
TITLE : Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool

Keywords : kbtool diskmem win98 sysinfo
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: February 3, 1999
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