Possible to use SFC in a check or query mode only ?


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    Possible to use SFC in a check or query mode only ?


    I know that I can use SFC in an active mode SFC /scannow where it will replace files in an effort to correct problems BUT I would like to just have it run an integrity check instead without it taking actions. Suggestions.
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    Try sfc /verifyonly
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    Thanks Golden!!!!

    Also another question I see that there is an option for using "chkdsk /p" I tried to look for more information about this function but there is very scant information about it even on MS Tech Net....can you explain how it works. I assume that from what I read it is also just a check and not a repair or replace. correct.
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    /p? I've never seen that one.

    Just a standard chkdsk performs a check only.

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    Golden
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    take a look at this tutorial on SFC. Go down to option 2 and it will explain it.
    Last edited by Brink; 16 Sep 2011 at 22:36. Reason: replaced link with correct one ;)
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    @essenbe:

    Thanks for the tut direction ...still does anyone know more about chkdsk /p? Even the tut here does not mention it but it does exist as a function, at least it did with XP and Vista.
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    sorry, I've never heard of it.
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    CHKDSK /p and CHKDSK /f - XP Command Line & Recovery console

    /p is redundant it would seem. Largely used pre-Vista by the looks of it.
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