Windows File Protection

[punkmartyr]

I am getting the Windows File Protection pop up. I'm pretty sure my software is legit but I bought the computer used and do not have a windows cd.

I went to this website to disable Windows File Protection but there is too much computer lingo for me. I am about average with computers although some stuff I'm really good at (i.e. can type 70 wpm) and some stuff like this not so good at:

http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/790/


Can someone who's good with computers put it in simple instructions for me?

i.e.

1. How do I "Make a backup the SFC_OS.DLL in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory. "
2. How do I "Make an additional copy of SFC_OS.DLL called SFC_OS1.DLL and open it in a hex editor. "


I think everything else I understand, but I don't know how to make a backup or how to open with hex editor.

 

[smajer]

Hello,

To make a backup of any file is as simple as doing a right click 'Copy' and then a Right click 'Paste' in a separate or same folder. You just want to make a copy of the file in case something goes wrong.
As far as a hex editor, by using a hex editor, a user can see or edit the raw and exact contents of a file. There are plenty of hex editors out there, HexEdit is a free one:
http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~prewett/hexedit/
Here are some more:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-hex-editor.htm
Just download and install and open the .DLL within the hex editor to edit.