*To start:*
1. Go to Windows Start bar, type “Command Prompt”, right-click on the Command Prompt application and select “Run as administrator” option.
2. Please note that to run today's command, you need to run Command Prompt as administrator.
3. Now type the following command “sfc /scannow”, now press Enter key on your keyboard.
3. A system scan will now begin and should take a few minutes to complete.
4. In the meantime, I'll explain what this command does. The command is a Windows system file checker tool used to scan the integrity of system files and repair any corrupted or missing files found during the scan. When you run the command, Windows checks the integrity of all protected system files on your computer. These system files are crucial for the proper functioning of the Windows operating system.
5. If System File Checker detects corrupted or missing system files during scanning, it attempts to repair or replace them with the correct versions. It uses backup copies of the original system files stored in the Windows Component Store (WinSxS folder) or on the installation media.
6. By repairing corrupted or missing system files, the command helps maintain the stability and reliability of your Windows operating system. It can fix issues related to system crashes, startup issues, application errors, and other performance issues caused by corrupted system files.
7. Once the scan and repair process is complete, sfc /scannow provides feedback on the scan results, including details of the repaired files, if any. You can review the scan results to determine the extent of file corruption and the effectiveness of the repair process.
8. In summary, the sfc /scannow command is a valuable troubleshooting tool for diagnosing and repairing corrupt or missing system files in Windows. It helps ensure the integrity and stability of your operating system by identifying and correcting issues that may impact system performance and functionality.
9. Now that we have reached 100%, you can see that the scan went well and no issues were found. If there were any issues, they would be listed here and an explanation of how they were resolved would be provided.
And it's that simple, repairing missing or corrupted system files in Windows is a fairly simple task to complete.
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