How to Find & Replace Missing System Files in Vista Ultimate
- 1). Click on the "Start" menu icon, located on the bottom left portion of the desktop. Enter "cmd" into the search box provided on the start menu.
- 2). Highlight and right-click the "cmd" program listed on the menu pane, using the mouse. Choose the "Run as administrator" option listed on the dialog box.
- 3). Enter the administrator password, if prompted.
- 4). Allow the command prompt window to load and type "sfc /scannow." Press the enter button to begin the scan.
- 5). Close the command prompt window and operate the computer in a normal fashion, or try to duplicate the errors resulting from the missing system file. If the problem still exists, follow the instructions listed in the next section.
- 1). Open the start menu and type "system restore" into the search box. Click on the "System Restore" menu option listed.
- 2). Allow the System Restore program window to load. Select the "Choose a different restore point" option, followed by the "Next" button.
- 3). Select an appropriate restore point from the options listed. Be sure to choose a restore point that predates the initial appearance of the system errors. Click the "Next" button to begin the restoration process.
- 4). Select the "Finish" button when prompted. Allow the computer to restart automatically before resuming normal operation.