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SFC Scannow Unable to Fix Corrupt Files? Here’s What to Do
Reinstall your system to restore this important tool
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheSFC scanis a pretty handy tool as it alone can fix most problems on Windows 11. But it isn’t foolproof. Sometimes theSFC Scannow command suddenly stops working.
Why is SFC scannow not repairing corrupt files?
The repair tools on Windows 11 rarely break down. But when they do, it can be difficult to figure out why.
How can I repair my computer’s SFC scan?
There are many different ways to fix a malfunctioning SFC scan tool, but before you do anything, there are some things you’ll need to do first:
1. Install Windows Update
2. Perform a system restore
3. Run DISM commands
4. Rollback Windows 11 update
5. Run the SFC scan in Safe Mode
6. Run Startup Repair
7. Run CHKDSK
8. Reset your PC
That’s pretty much it when it comes to fixing a malfunctioning SFC scan tool. You may also be interested in learninghow to fix the DISM toolif and when it also begins to malfunction.
And if the SFC scan still doesn’t work, install somethird-party repair software. If you have any suggestions on guides you’d like to see, please drop them in the comments.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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