sfc \scannow without windows cd using i386 folder

Step 1
You will need to get your XP or Windows 2000 server CD and locate the folder called:
I386

Step 2
Copy this folder to your C: drive of the target machine
example: C:\I386


Step 3
Tell windows where you have stored the i386 folder by changing the registry

Type regedit in the run box from the start menu then
set the registry setting for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

SourcePath and set it equal to C:\

*** DO NOT set it to C:\i386 as windows appends this to the SourcePath value automatically. If you do by mistake it will not run and will prompt you for the CD. blahh stupid windows..

Step 4
Reboot then type cmd in the run box.. to open a command window

Step 5
Type in sfc /scannow at the command prompt and it will begin running without prompting for the windows install cd

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