How to restore Windows Server 2008 system files

Products

• Endpoint Encryption
• Endpoint Protection
• Network Access Control

Issue/Introduction

How to restore Windows Server 2008 system files


How to replace a missing or corrupted system file or driver

Resolution

Extract the file using the automated System File Checker

1. Click Start and type in the search box cmd
2. Right-click on cmd under programs and choose Run as administrator
3. In the User Account Control pop-up choose Continue
4. In the command prompt type the following:
   
   sfc /scannow
   
   
5. Press ENTER.

Technical Information
For other operating systems see the following:

• Windows Vista
  • Symantec KB: How to restore Windows Vista system files
    
    
• Windows Server 2003
  • Symantec KB: How to restore Windows Server 2003 system files
  • Microsoft KB: How to replace a driver by using Recovery Console in Windows Server 2003
    
    
• Windows XP
  • Symantec KB: How to restore Windows XP system files
  • Symantec KB: How to extract files in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
  • Microsoft KB: How to expand Windows XP files from the installation disk
    
    
• Windows 2000/NT 4.0
  • Symantec KB: How to extract files in Windows 2000
  • Symantec KB: How to extract files in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
  • Microsoft KB: How To Replace a Driver by Using Recovery Console in Windows 2000
    
    
• Windows ME/98/95
  • Symantec KB: How to extract files in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
  • Microsoft KB: HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files