[pchelpers] Re: hidden files
- From: Cyril H Halbach <cyrilh@xxxxxxxx>
- To: pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:42:17 -0500
John, I have tried running SFC but Windows ME does not have such
an animal and I thought maybe I was being short changed. So I went
looking at MS and came up with this bit of information in case any one
else using Windows ME might like to know. Cy
Description of the System File Protection Feature (Q253571)
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There is no need for the Sfc.exe tool in Windows Me because SFP is always
actively scanning the computer for file changes. Because of this
activity, and because the files monitored by Sfc.exe and SFP are similar,
the Sfc.exe tool is not necessary in Windows Me, nor does the option to
run this tool exist.
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System File Protection (SFP) is a feature implemented in Windows Me that
ensures files critical to system operation are not replaced by older
versions or versions not approved by Microsoft. Any product can replace
system files only if the file is shipped with a catalog signed by
Microsoft that references a newer file version. If a product, including
Microsoft products, attempts to replace a Windows Millennium protected
file with an older version of a protected file, the files will be
automatically replaced with the protected files. If an installer program
or user copies over or deletes a core system file, SFP "silently"
restores the original version of the file. SFP does not display an error
message or any other type of message during this process. It is important
to note that SFP cannot be turned off.
SFP maintains a log of all protected files that have been replaced. The
log file, Sfplog.txt, is in the Windows\System\SFP folder. If there are
any entries in the log file (other than the log entry that is added when
Windows first starts), then SFP had to protect some files. This should
not affect the functionality of the programs installed on your computer.
On Sat, 02 Mar 2002 17:30:57 +1300 John Durham <john.modec@xxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> Did you tell SFC to replace it (using your Windows CD) at the time?
> If not, the problem continues until something else is used to fix it.
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