Run System File Checker in Safe Mode, Boot Time or Offline on Windows 7 / 8

In this post we will see how to run System File Checker in Safe Mode, Offline or at Boot Time in Windows 10/8.1. This is useful if SFC will not run or start.
One of the useful tool Microsoft introduced on Windows, is the ability to run system file checker to check the stability of core system files. We have discussed about the System File Checker earlier. One of the most effective ways to run this tool or SFC is to run in Safe Mode or at boot-time. This may be an option you may want to consider, if you find that your system file checker run does not complete successfully. At boot time, system files won’t be connected to any other Windows services so it could be easier for the to complete its run successfully and replace the files.

Run System File Checker in Safe Mode

Simply boot in Safe Mode, open an elevated command prompt, type sfc/scannow and hit Enter. System File Checker will run in Safe Mode too.

Run System File Checker at boot

On Windows XP we have a command called sfc /scanboot. It scans all protected system files every time the computer is booted. Running sfc /scanonce would run it once only at the next reboot. Unfortunately, these commands have been removed on later versions of Windows. So in order to run this command, we have to go to Windows RE and run it from here. We can also call it Run Offline System File Checker.

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How To: Replace/Delete Protected DLL Files In Windows 7

Windows doesn’t allows the user to delete or replace the protected system files that are very essential to run Windows smoothly. But we can’t follow Windows rule all the time since we need to experiment with various system files in order to change the functionality or the look of Windows.

In most of the causes Windows will not boot if you have not replaced the system file neatly or if you have tinkered with system file in an inappropriate way. To avoid all those frustrations we need to know the right steps to a replace a system file.

In Windows XP, we used to use a software called Replacer, but it’s not fully compatible with Windows 7 and Vista. Unlike Windows XP, Vista & 7 doesn’t require to disable “Windows File Protection” feature to play with system files. You can start playing with system files by taking ownership of the files in Vista & 7.

Replace protected DLL files in Windows 7

Follow the below steps to replace any system file with a new one or to modify it. Make sure you follow the instructions before start the adventure. For instance, let’s consider a system protected file labeled Shell32.dll as the file to be replaced in this guide.

* The best way to start the procedure is to backup Windows. I recommend cloning software like Macrium Reflect (Free) or Acronis True Image or Windows 7’s inbuilt image backup feature to create a good backup.

* Head to the folder where the file is located. In this case, Shell32.dll file can be found in “C:\Windows\System32“. Where “C” is your OS (Operating system) drive.

* You can simply create a backup of system file by renaming it. But Windows doesn’t allow you to rename a protected file. So, user needs to take Ownership of the file to rename it.

* Read my detailed “How to take ownership of a file in Windows 7” to take the ownership of the file (Same method applies to Vista as well). Once you have the ownership of the file, rename the file. For instance, rename Shell32.dll to Shell32OLD.dll. Simply click Continue button if you are prompted with security dialog box.

* Obviously, the next step is the copy a new file to with the same of the system file to the same folder. Fox example, you need to move/copy a new “Shell32.dll” “C:\Windows\System32” folder. Also note that it should be a valid file.

If you have replaced a system file with invalid file means Windows will not boot next time. So make sure that the system file is valid and works fine with the version of your Windows before replacing the file. You can also delete the file once you have the ownership of the system file.

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Replace System Files With Windows File Replacer

Advanced users have to face some difficulties while testing a software which requires system files to be modified. Most users rename the older system files and add “.old” at the end of the original name so that they can be later be easily identified and restored.

This is a lengthy process and can cost time. Windows Se7en File Replacer can replace and restore the system files in just two clicks. All you need to do is to select the system file that needs repair and drag & drop the new system files. After you are done with the testing, hit Restore to restore the old system files back.
Note: This is intended to be used by advanced users only. Do NOT try this software to replace system files that you do not know about. It can render your windows corrupt.

 It is a portable tool and has been developed for Windows 7. You can however use it on Windows Vista as well.

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How to Enable Enterprise Mode in Internet Explorer 11

Another interesting, useful and hidden feature introduced in Internet Explorer 11 is the "Enterprise Mode" which has been implemented to provide better support for websites having compatibility issues in IE11 web browser.
Basically Enterprise Mode in IE11 tries to behave like IE8 version so that older websites which can recognize IE8 but can't recognize the new IE11 version, can open properly in IE11. Enterprise Mode in IE11 replicates original IE8 user agent string and outputs IE8's response to ActiveX controls and other binaries query so that old websites can open perfectly in IE11.
Enterprise Mode also brings back many deprecated features of IE8 such as CSS Expressions, etc for websites which contain objects or legacy web apps requiring those features to run. Enterprise Mode also turns off preloading website content feature of IE11 because some old websites do not support this feature. Basically you can consider Enterprise Mode as an emulation of IE8 web browser within IE11 which uses a modified browser configuration to open incompatible websites.
Enterprise Mode in IE11 is disabled by default but interested people can enable it using following methods:

• METHOD 1: Using Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
• METHOD 2: Using Registry Editor (regedit.exe)

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7 Awesome Features You've Forgotten About in Windows 7

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The Logitech Mouse Double Click Problem and How To Fix It!

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Lync 2013 - How to refresh Lync 2013 address book - Symptom: User status showing 'unknown presence'

1. DELETE OLD ADDRESS BOOK - The location of the cached files has also changed, it is now. C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Lync\sip_user.name@domain.com Delete GalContacts.db and GalContacts.db.idx GalContacts.db and GalContacts.db.idx are the files you are looking for to show the address book has downloaded.
2. FORCE LYNC 2013 TO UPDATE ADDRESS BOOK IMMEDIATELY - To add the key, run the following from Run/PowerShell as administrator: reg add HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Lync /v GalDownloadInitialDelay /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f 
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