Windows File Protection Wfp Patcher Switcheroos
I don't know of any methods to disable Windows File Protection (WFP) or System File Protection (SFP) in Windows XP SP3 RTM. May I ask why you want to. Once you have started in safe mode you can delete, replace, cut, copy, rename, patch or ruin basically any file on the computer without being hassled by windows.
I just found that. As for the google search, most (if not all) results will only apply to SP3 RC2. Lord Of The Ring All Parts In Hindi. The article I found pertained to RC2, but I followed it and found that there was no difference in information. Just follow the steps, either way, good luck. If you really need assistance, I can offer help via AIM.
To previous posters about why you would want to disable Windows File Protection, for most moderate to experienced users - they don't require that Windows backs up critical operating files because they either format too often or they don't modify these files except for with hotfixes. When you apply a hotfix, you could always download a previous version if you run into conflicts. I myself disable it, it's a SHEER waste of space and it is SO annoying when I do modify a system file that it asks if this is 'OKAY' and tries to replace it with a previous 'WORKING' version. Edited May 13, 2008 by Saint Shiv. In response to: 'Hi, does anyone know how to disable Windows File Protection in Windows XP with SP3 RTM installed. And please, when suggesting a solution be sure that it works in the final version of SP3 and that it wont in any way fsck up my system. Yes there is a simple way to do this in Windows XP SP3.
Restart your computer, boot windows in safe mode. Depending on your BIOS you will usually have to press a button during the start up process to access safe mode.
Could be 'delete', could be a 'function button'(i.e F8, F9, F10, F11, etc.). If you cannot figure out how to start your computer in safe mode. You are probably to stupid to be messing with vital windows components safely. But if you insist on blindly ****ing into the wind. Google: 'How To Restart my computer in safe mode' or some stupid thing. Once you have started in safe mode you can delete, replace, cut, copy, rename, patch or ruin basically any file on the computer without being hassled by windows.
NOTE: USING THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE WINDOWS TO STOP WORKING IF NOT DONE PROPERLY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T TRY IT! UNLESS YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT THE DATA ON THE COMPUTER AND JUST WANT TO MESS AROUND! If you delete the wrong windows component you could be deleting one of the files that tells your computer how to start up. IF YOU STAY OUT OF ANY 'C: WINDOWS' or 'C: DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS' extensions and you should be fine. I guarantee nothing unless you understand what you are messing with.
General tip: First: If you can't figure out one way to do something on a computer there are usually 10+ other ways around it. If something isn't working try something else. Second: If you can't figure something out it's better to do mass amounts of research before tearing into it. Rather than ruining your windows installation because you dove in to fast.
In response to: 'Hi, does anyone know how to disable Windows File Protection in Windows XP with SP3 RTM installed. And please, when suggesting a solution be sure that it works in the final version of SP3 and that it wont in any way fsck up my system. Yes there is a simple way to do this in Windows XP SP3. Restart your computer, boot windows in safe mode.
Depending on your BIOS you will usually have to press a button during the start up process to access safe mode. Could be 'delete', could be a 'function button'(i.e F8, F9, F10, F11, etc.). Bs En 12390-8 Pdf.
If you cannot figure out how to start your computer in safe mode. You are probably to stupid to be messing with vital windows components safely. But if you insist on blindly ****ing into the wind. Google: 'How To Restart my computer in safe mode' or some stupid thing.
Once you have started in safe mode you can delete, replace, cut, copy, rename, patch or ruin basically any file on the computer without being hassled by windows. NOTE: USING THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE WINDOWS TO STOP WORKING IF NOT DONE PROPERLY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T TRY IT! UNLESS YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT THE DATA ON THE COMPUTER AND JUST WANT TO MESS AROUND! If you delete the wrong windows component you could be deleting one of the files that tells your computer how to start up. IF YOU STAY OUT OF ANY 'C: WINDOWS' or 'C: DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS' extensions and you should be fine.
I guarantee nothing unless you understand what you are messing with. General tip: First: If you can't figure out one way to do something on a computer there are usually 10+ other ways around it. If something isn't working try something else. Second: If you can't figure something out it's better to do mass amounts of research before tearing into it. Rather than ruining your windows installation because you dove in to fast.