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Once in a while I keep getting messages saying that "files that are required
for windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions." It
then asks me to insert my Windows XP disc. I have XP home edition with SP1
and 2 installed along with all current updates. I have not experienced any
major problems except that my joystick does not operate properly and is
pretty new. Windows should recognize it without any software installation in
the USB 2.0 port. It will not calibrate either. Don't know if this problem
is even remotely connected with the "files" msg. Even if it isn't, I'd like
to nip it in the bud before anything major occurs.
 
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If WFP finds the file in the cache folder or if the installation source is automatically located, WFP silently replaces the file. If WFP cannot automatically find the file in any of these locations, you receive one of the following messages, where file_name is the name of the file that was replaced and product is the Windows product you are using:

•Windows File Protection
Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. Insert your product CD-ROM now.

•Windows File Protection
Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. The network location from which these files should be copied, \\server\share, is not available. Contact your system administrator or insert product CD-ROM now.

</excerpt>

Description of the Windows File Protection feature:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"chief2000" <chief2000@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E803662C-B574-4822-93FE-C002E2024716@microsoft.com...
Once in a while I keep getting messages saying that "files that are required
for windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions." It
then asks me to insert my Windows XP disc. I have XP home edition with SP1
and 2 installed along with all current updates. I have not experienced any
major problems except that my joystick does not operate properly and is
pretty new. Windows should recognize it without any software installation in
the USB 2.0 port. It will not calibrate either. Don't know if this problem
is even remotely connected with the "files" msg. Even if it isn't, I'd like
to nip it in the bud before anything major occurs.
 
This explains why it happens but I would also like to know what to do about
it without jeopardizing either my files or the stability of my system.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> <excerpt>
>
> If WFP finds the file in the cache folder or if the installation source is automatically located, WFP silently replaces the file. If WFP cannot automatically find the file in any of these locations, you receive one of the following messages, where file_name is the name of the file that was replaced and product is the Windows product you are using:
>
> •Windows File Protection
> Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. Insert your product CD-ROM now.
>
> •Windows File Protection
> Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. The network location from which these files should be copied, \\server\share, is not available. Contact your system administrator or insert product CD-ROM now.
>
> </excerpt>
>
> Description of the Windows File Protection feature:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "chief2000" <chief2000@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E803662C-B574-4822-93FE-C002E2024716@microsoft.com...
> Once in a while I keep getting messages saying that "files that are required
> for windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions." It
> then asks me to insert my Windows XP disc. I have XP home edition with SP1
> and 2 installed along with all current updates. I have not experienced any
> major problems except that my joystick does not operate properly and is
> pretty new. Windows should recognize it without any software installation in
> the USB 2.0 port. It will not calibrate either. Don't know if this problem
> is even remotely connected with the "files" msg. Even if it isn't, I'd like
> to nip it in the bud before anything major occurs.
>
 
Click Start, Run and type SFC /SCANNOW
Press {ENTER}

Insert your Windows XP CD, or point to Service Pack files folder when prompted.

See also:

Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"chief2000" <chief2000@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4D96F821-CEF1-4B57-81D0-CE32F27237AC@microsoft.com...
This explains why it happens but I would also like to know what to do about
it without jeopardizing either my files or the stability of my system.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> <excerpt>
>
> If WFP finds the file in the cache folder or if the installation source is automatically located, WFP silently replaces the file. If WFP cannot automatically find the file in any of these locations, you receive one of the following messages, where file_name is the name of the file that was replaced and product is the Windows product you are using:
>
> •Windows File Protection
> Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. Insert your product CD-ROM now.
>
> •Windows File Protection
> Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. The network location from which these files should be copied, \\server\share, is not available. Contact your system administrator or insert product CD-ROM now.
>
> </excerpt>
>
> Description of the Windows File Protection feature:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "chief2000" <chief2000@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E803662C-B574-4822-93FE-C002E2024716@microsoft.com...
> Once in a while I keep getting messages saying that "files that are required
> for windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions." It
> then asks me to insert my Windows XP disc. I have XP home edition with SP1
> and 2 installed along with all current updates. I have not experienced any
> major problems except that my joystick does not operate properly and is
> pretty new. Windows should recognize it without any software installation in
> the USB 2.0 port. It will not calibrate either. Don't know if this problem
> is even remotely connected with the "files" msg. Even if it isn't, I'd like
> to nip it in the bud before anything major occurs.
>
 
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