Which of the following commands can be used to fix problems with system files?
On Windows 10, when you start having issues starting your Windows laptop, random errors occur, or features don't work correctly, there is a good chance that some system files might be corrupted or missing for unknown reasons. Typically, you may experience problems with system files after installing a cumulative update, driver, or making installation changes manually. Show
Whatever the reason it might be, if you come across any related issues, Windows 10 includes the System File Checker (SFC), a command-line tool designed to scan the integrity and restore missing or corrupted system files with working replacements. In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the steps to use the System File Checker tool to repair damaged system files automatically or manually. How to repair Windows 10 with System File CheckerWarning: This is a friendly reminder that editing system files is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It is recommended to make a temporary full backup of your PC before proceeding. To repair an installation of Windows 10 using the System File Checker tool, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the SFC command-line tool will scan, detect, and fix Windows 10 system file problems. When the tool detects an issue, it is recommended to run the command around three times to ensure that all the problems have been corrected properly. If you find problems running the tool, use this guide to use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to repair the local Windows 10 image files to allow SFC to complete successfully. System File Checker logsTo view the details stored in the CBS.Log file from an SFC scan, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the log file will reveal all the scanned system files and information for the unrepairable files. This option is only available when performing a scan within Windows 10, not when performing an offline scan with Command Prompt. How to repair Windows 10 with System File Checker offlineTo repair Windows 10 using SFC with the offline option, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the command tool will fix any problems with system files on Windows 10, and the device will restart normally. How to repair Windows 10 manually without System File CheckerIf the System File Checker cannot fix the damaged files, you may need to repair them manually. Determine corrupted system filesTo find out which files need replacing on Windows 10, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the log file will reveal all the scanned system files and information for files that could not be repaired. While in the file, you can use the find option (Ctrl + F) in the text editor and look for the term: "Cannot repair member file" to identify the corrupted files that need replacing. Repair system files manuallyYou may be able to get good working files to replace in your installation from another device running the exact edition and version of Windows 10. If you do not know the location of the damaged file, you may need to perform an online search with the information available in the SFC log file. To repair damaged system files on Windows 10 manually, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, if the new files pass the integrity check, you have then resolved the problems with Windows 10. If you cannot repair the installation using the System File Checker, you may want to consider starting fresh with a clean installation of Windows 10. More Windows 10 resourcesFor more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources: Which option would be used to repair a system file?In the command prompt window, type SFC /scannow and press Enter . System file checker utility checks the integrity of Windows system files and repairs them if required.
Which command is used to scan system files for problems?The sfc /scannow command will scan all protected system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy that is located in a compressed folder at %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.
Which of the following commands is used to fix errors on the system disk?Short for "check disk," the chkdsk command is a Command Prompt command used to check a specified disk and repair or recover data on the drive if necessary. Chkdsk also marks any damaged or malfunctioning sectors on the hard drive or disk as "bad" and recovers any information still intact.
Which of the following is used to search for and repair file system errors?CHKDSK scans your entire hard drive to find and fix errors in files and the file system itself. It also checks your drive for bad sectors (clusters of data that cannot be read) and either tries to repair them or tells your system not to use them.
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