Could be hosed system files

Post #30,462 by nking 3/2/02 10:39:17 AM Reply	Could be hosed system files Run "SFC" the system file checker. Do not replace the USER, GDI, or KERNEL, because usually if you do, it will hose it up more. But see what it says. 95 may not have it, but 98 and up should. If files are damaged, it will attempt to repair them. Click on the Start button Click on the "Run" command Enter SFC on the pop-up Window that Run brings up. Follow the instructions on the form. See what it says, and again do not replace your USER, GDI, or KERNEL files if it asks you to. Instead, consider a RRR or Reinstall if these are hosed up. "Will code Visual BASIC for cash."
Post #30,577 by Another Scott 3/4/02 9:45:34 AM Reply	Thanks, but no "SFC" on this Win95B box.
Post #30,588 by nking 3/4/02 10:42:30 AM Reply	Did you try a reinstall? Answer "yes" to replacing system files, and then right after it run the update for Windows 95 (and IE if you have it). I don't think that 95 had too many options to repair itself? "Will code Visual BASIC for cash."
Post #30,590 by Another Scott 3/4/02 10:49:00 AM Reply	Many times, many ways. It's not an issue now (using new PC). My story was just meant to illustrate that Win9x can develop problems with networking (and remote printers) which are seemingly insolvable by mere mortals in a reasonable period of time. My particular problems have been resolved by using a newer PC - i.e. it wasn't worth fighting with any more. The cost in my time troubleshooting was more than the cost of buying and configuring a new machine. Thanks for your help though. :-) Cheers, Scott.
Post #30,596 by nking 3/4/02 11:02:13 AM Reply	So what happens to the old PC? You wipe the hard drive and sell it on Ebay? Or is it sitting in a closet somewhere? Older systems can run Linux very well, don'tchaknow? ;) "Will code Visual BASIC for cash."
Post #30,598 by Another Scott 3/4/02 11:03:35 AM Reply	It'll probably be a print server or something...

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