Check and repair system files in Windows (XP, Vista, 7)

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Sie erhalten beim Windows-Systemstart oder während der Arbeit kuriose Meldungen über defekte, „illegale“ oder fehlende Systemdateien? Der „Windows File Checker“ kann weiterhelfen! [Sandro Villinger]

It checks the most important system files and is able to replace them with (separately backed up) files, thus restoring the system to a functional state.

1. Klicken Sie zum Check auf „Start/All programs/Accessories“ und mit der rechten Maustaste auf „Command prompt„. Wählen Sie hier „Run as administrator„. Bei XP genügt es, wenn Sie einfach mit der linken Maustaste auf „Command prompt“ klicken.

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2. Geben Sie „sfc /scannow“ ein. Nach circa 3-5 Minuten ist die Überprüfung abgeschlossen und defekte Systemdateien sind repariert.

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Many problems with Windows can be safely solved in this way.

Sincerely,
Sandro Villinger

By Sandro Villinger

Founded Windows Tweaks as a teenager in the 90s. His helpful PC tricks made it Germany's most visited Windows site (back then this is what Sandro looked like). He then went on to write elsewhere, such as for PC-Praxis, Computer Bild and PCWorld in the USA. Microsoft also poached him from us. Now Sandro is back, finally sharing his tweaks here again. For a stress-free digital everyday life. You can reach Sandro via e-mail.

3 comments

  1. Das hört sich gut an. Was aber mache ich, wenn die „utilman.exe“ und zwei dll-Dateien, die wohl dazu gehören, nicht gefunden und nicht wieder hergestellt werden können?

  2. The reason for this: Utilman.exe is, as far as I know, a file that hackers have used in the past to gain control of the PC. With an update and XP SP3, this file was deleted and is therefore no longer available! So it is actually quite good that it could not be restored.

  3. Hello,

    I am experiencing the following problems when trying to repair the system using a CD. After entering computer repair options, it does not continue.
    Error message: Path not found!
    Also: Windows\systemm32\cmd.exe could not be found.
    Do you know a remedy? Thanks and regards Bodo [difev@web.de]

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