trouble with sfc /scannow

Hi.
I did a fresh complete install from Gateway Recovery CD.
I didn't install any updates from Microsoft Windows update.
I ran sfc /scannow and got the following messages at the end of the scan:
"Insert your Windows XP Professional CD2 now."
"You have inserted the wrong CD (i.e, a different Windows Product CD than the version installed)"
"The CDROM drive in your system is not functioning"
After looking more clodely, I saw the following:
Windows System Information reports:
OS name Microsoft Windows Professional
5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Buils 2600
This is what it says on the Gateway Recovery CD label that came with the system:
"Gateway
Windows XP Media Center Version 2005
with Update Rollup 2
Operating System Disc"
I went to Microsoft and found a workaround article.
I went to the C:\Windows\Inf folder, and edited "Fp40ext.inf" and "Ims.inf" files, changing
all references from "Professional" to "Home" under the (Strings) heading.
That didn't work.
I don't want to do another complete XP install. How can I get sfc /scannow to find the correct
dlls for rebuilding the dll cashe?
Thanks,
oldmanlat

 

Is that the disk that came with your system? Or did you install from another disk?

 

Yes, I'm using the disk that came with the system. Gateway support said I should do a restore with backup from the recovery disk. I would still have to re-install apps and settings. That is not an option.
Is there a way I can download, or obtain a disk that offers me a copy of XP that has the "Repair" option? I can't find it on the menu when booting to recovery disk.
Thanks again,
oldmanlat

 

Um, you'll want to edit and remove your product key.

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654

Try to see if you can install the recovery console from that cd.