Run System File Checker (SFC) to Repair Corrupted System Files

SFC Scannow Command

Before talking about sfc /scannow, lets see some information about System File Checker.

System File Checker (SFC)is a useful utility built into Microsoft Windows.

This tool allows you to scan corrupted system files and repair them.

type sfc/scannow in Command Prompt window

Moreover,sfc /scannowis the most common command of System File Checker.

Tool 1:data backup with MiniTool ShadowMaker;

Tool 2:data backup with MiniTool Partition Wizard.

Run Command Prompt as administrator

How to run sfc /scannow?

Here is the tutorial.

Or press theWindowskey and theXkey on the keyboard.

Step 2: Run Command Prompt as an administer by giving a right click onCommand Promptand selectingRun as administrator.

Step 3: When the Command Prompt window shows up, yo typesfc /scannowand click Enter on the keyboard.

You may receive one of the following messages, some of which indicate errors.

Step 5: start your PC if this is not done automatically.

Case 2: Run sfc /scannow in Windows 7 and earlier versions.

Step 1: Typedism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealthand pressEnteron the keyboard.

Step 2: Repeat Step 3 to Step 5 in Case 1.