sfc /scannow runs completely then disappears

the tweaking.com all-in-one reair util is a good one, i recommend it to everyone.

the sfc option (step 3) does indeed run it, but doesn't provide any result details (like my script does)

Quick update.

The system forced itself to revert to a restore point and right now everything except one legacy program is working fine. I can live with that one fussy app so, for now, I'm not rocking any boats.

There's one program that got removed the by the restore. It's called "Fences" and is supposed to be compatible so I'll give it another try AFTER setting a new point.

Anyway, for now I'm calling this done. I know we didn't actually solve it but I'm content to let it ride for now. I have made a record the the thread and will have options if/when it happens again.

SevenForums is just a great place to go when trouble strikes. So meanwhile, many, many thanks to you very fine helpers. Elves?

G.

F5ing said:

Certainly glad to hear you're stable.

By the way ...

Thanks for that bit. Uh... it's the computer that's (reasonably) stable. Certainly not me!!

Scans and replaces any Microsoft Windows file on the computer
and replaces any changed file with the correct version. This is a
great command to run when you are running into an issue that is
difficult to troubleshoot.

Tested on Windows 8

SFC - system file checker tool
created by orpretsaM

PS: I'm the orpretsaM.

open notepad and paste this code, save as batch file

Name:
SFC-system_file_checker_tool-by_orpretsaM.bat

Code:

Code:

@ECHO OFF
mode 80,15
TITLE Check Privileges - By: orpretsaM

::checkPrivileges
::--------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET FILE 1>NUL 2>NUL
if '%errorlevel%' == '0' (
if '%~n0' == 'SFC-system_file_checker_tool-by_orpretsaM' (
GOTO:gotPrivileges
) ELSE (
setlocal DisableDelayedExpansion
set "batchPath=%~0"
set "batchDP=%~dp0"
set "batchName=SFC-system_file_checker_tool-by_orpretsaM"
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
(
ECHO Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^)
ECHO Set Fso = WScript.CreateObject^("Scripting.FileSystemObject"^)
ECHO Fso.MoveFile "!batchPath!", "!batchDP!!batchName!.bat"
ECHO UAC.ShellExecute "!batchDP!!batchName!.bat", "ELEV", "", "runas", 1
) > "%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs"
"%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs"
exit /B
)
) ELSE (
if '%~n0' == 'SFC-system_file_checker_tool-by_orpretsaM' (
if '%1'=='ELEV' (shift & GOTO:gotPrivileges)
echo msgbox "Current permissions inadequate. Administrative permissions required. Run as administrator." ,0 + 16, "System File Checker Tool - By: orpretsaM" > "%temp%\checkPrivileges.vbs"
start /wait %temp%\checkPrivileges.vbs
del /F "%temp%\checkPrivileges.vbs"
CLS
for /l %%i in (100,-1,1) do (
ECHO.
ECHO **************************************
ECHO Invoking UAC for Privilege Escalation
ECHO **************************************
ECHO Invoking UAC in %%i%% &Ping -n 1 0.0.0.0>nul 2>&1
CLS
)

setlocal DisableDelayedExpansion
set "batchPath=%~0"
set "batchDP=%~dp0"
set "batchName=SFC-system_file_checker_tool-by_orpretsaM"
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
(
ECHO Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^)
ECHO UAC.ShellExecute "!batchPath!", "ELEV", "", "runas", 1
) > "%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs"
"%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs"
exit /B
) else (
if '%1'=='ELEV' (shift & GOTO:gotPrivileges)
echo msgbox "Current permissions inadequate. Administrative permissions required. Run as administrator." ,0 + 16, "System File Checker Tool - By: orpretsaM" > "%temp%\checkPrivileges.vbs"
start /wait %temp%\checkPrivileges.vbs
del /F "%temp%\checkPrivileges.vbs"
CLS
for /l %%i in (100,-1,1) do (
ECHO.
ECHO **************************************
ECHO Invoking UAC for Privilege Escalation
ECHO **************************************
ECHO Invoking UAC in %%i%% &Ping -n 1 0.0.0.0>nul 2>&1
CLS
)

setlocal DisableDelayedExpansion
set "batchPath=%~0"
set "batchDP=%~dp0"
set "batchName=SFC-system_file_checker_tool-by_orpretsaM"
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
(
ECHO Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^)
ECHO Set Fso = WScript.CreateObject^("Scripting.FileSystemObject"^)
ECHO Fso.MoveFile "!batchPath!", "!batchDP!!batchName!.bat"
ECHO UAC.ShellExecute "!batchDP!!batchName!.bat", "ELEV", "", "runas", 1
) > "%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs"
"%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs"
exit /B
))
GOTO:eof

:gotPrivileges
TITLE System File Checker Tool - By: orpretsaM
if exist '%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs' (del /F '%temp%\OEgetPrivileges.vbs')
if exist '%temp%\ChangeName.vbs' (del /F '%temp%\ChangeName.vbs')
CLS
ECHO Options available:
ECHO.
ECHO  1. INFO
ECHO  2. Verify only
ECHO  3. Scan and repair
ECHO  4. Exit
ECHO.
CALL:info
:TOP
CLS
ECHO Options available:
ECHO.
ECHO  1. INFO
ECHO  2. Verify only
ECHO  3. Scan and repair
ECHO  4. Exit
ECHO.
SET /P TWK=Enter one option:
IF "%TWK%"=="4" exit
IF "%TWK%"=="3" goto SR
IF "%TWK%"=="2" goto VO
IF "%TWK%"=="1" CALL:info && GOTO:TOP
CLS
ECHO ERROR : Enter one available option
pause
GOTO:TOP

:VO
SFC /VERIFYONLY
PAUSE
GOTO:TOP

:SR
SFC /SCANNOW
PAUSE
GOTO:TOP

:info
echo msgbox "Scans and replaces any Microsoft Windows file on the computer and replaces any changed file with the correct version. This is a great command to run when you are running into an issue that is difficult to troubleshoot." ,0 + 64, "System File Checker Tool - By: orpretsaM" > "%temp%\info.vbs"
start /wait %temp%\info.vbs
del /F "%temp%\info.vbs"
GOTO:eof