Keep in mind that System File Checker (SFC) cannot fix integrity errors for those system files that are currently being used by operating system. Once operation is complete you will get the message “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.” or “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them”. It will take a while, so please be patient. Step 2: Type sfc / scannow while in Command Prompt and hit Enter.Īfter entering the command, a system check will begin.Alternatively, you can press Win + X key combination which will open the menu where you can select Command Prompt (Admin). Step 1: Start the command line as an administrator in Windows by pressing Win key on your keyboard and typing 'Command Prompt' in the search field, then - right-click on the result and select Run as administrator.To execute this command, you have to run command prompt as administrator. Many users are familiar with the sfc / scannow system file integrity check command, which automatically checks and fixes protected Windows system files.
