Specify the Directory to Store Cached SFC Files (Windows 2000/XP)

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Specify the Directory to Store Cached SFC Files (Windows 2000/XP)
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This entry is used to specify which directory the Windows File Checker (SFC) should use to store the cached copies of protected files.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new Expanded String value, or modify the existing value called 'SFCDllCacheDir' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.


(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
SFCDllCacheDir	REG_SZ	%SystemRoot%\System32


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

Settings:

System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
Name: SFCDllCacheDir
Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ (Expanded String Value)
Value: Qualified Directory

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: April 4, 2001

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