Using SFC to repair Windows 7.0/10

Using SFC to repair Windows 7.0/10

Problem

You need to repair some part of the Windows 7.0/10 operating system.


Resolution

You can use the System File Checker SFC to solve some basic problems with Windows using the steps below.

  1. Press Windows key and enter “command prompt” then right click and choose Run as Administrator.
  2. At the prompt type in the command below and press ENTER to proceed:
sfc.exe /scannow
  1. The scan may take some time to complete and will indicate if it has been able to make any repairs.
  2. Restart the computer to enable these changes.

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