Unable to Run Windows File Protection Scan Remotely

Article ID: 258673 - View products that this article applies to.
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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start a Windows File Protection (WFP) scan of the system files using Sfc.exe, either of the following situations may occur:
  • The Cmd.exe dialog box, in which you run Sfc.exe, may appear briefly, and then disappear.
  • The following error message may be displayed:
    You must be an Administrator running a console session in order to use the Windows File Checker utility.
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you attempt to run Sfc.exe on a remote computer through a Terminal Services client, even if the destination server is running in Remote Administration mode.
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RESOLUTION

To run Sfc.exe, log on locally to the computer you want to scan.
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STATUS

This behavior is by design.
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Properties

Article ID: 258673 - Last Review: February 28, 2007 - Revision: 3.2
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
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