How to Recover a System File That Was Sent to the Shredder
- 1). Put your Windows installation disc into your computer and boot up the operating system.
- 2). Click the "Start" button, then open the "All Programs" menu and click on the "Accessories" folder.
- 3). Click on "Command Prompt."
- 4). Type "sfc /scannow" and press "Enter." The automatic System File Checker program runs and replaces any system files that it finds are missing or corrupt.
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