sfc /scannow getting bigger!!


  1. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate RTM
       #1

    sfc /scannow getting bigger!!


    When I first ran the tool, it reported that chess.dll and wmpmde.dll could not be repaired with an error of "hash mismatch". So, I pulled out my trusty WIn7 Ult DVD and used the tut on restoring files from the DVD Extract Files from Windows 7 Installation DVD. Did that (had to shut down and update the wmpmde.dll in safe mode since it was "in use") and when I rebooted and ran it again, it found those errors and more!

    Help!!
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    I have to assume that the extraction caused bigger problems than what you had. Whatever the reason the best course of action, is to back up and make a repair install.
    Repair Install
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  3. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate RTM
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I've only used repair install as a means of last resort (usually because the system won't boot). Don't know what fixes I will loose from MS if I repair install. Does anyone know?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #4

    slk2k said:
    I've only used repair install as a means of last resort (usually because the system won't boot). Don't know what fixes I will loose from MS if I repair install. Does anyone know?

    Define "fixes". Do you mean update, or something else?


    Ken
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  5. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate RTM
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Sorry - you are correct - updates from MS that care via Windows Update.
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