Enable/Disable Windows File Protection

By | 2008-04-26

Enable or Disable Windows File Protection.

Go to START->RUN and type REGEDIT. This will open the registry editor. Find the following registry key:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]

Look for the key “SFCDisable” and double click on it.

Set the value to one of the following:

  • 1 – disabled, prompt at boot to re-enable
  • 2 – disabled at next boot only, no prompt to re-enable
  • 4 – enabled, with popups disabled
  • ffffff9d – for completely disabled
  • 0 – Enabled
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Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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