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How to fix corrupted files in Windows?

Harith Rizqi 240 Reputation points
2025-12-28T06:40:12.03+00:00

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Did you can recover corrupted files?

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

Type cmd.

Run a administrator.

Type sfc /scannow

Restart your PC.

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup

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    2025-12-28T06:40:18.4133333+00:00
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    To fix corrupted files in Windows, you can use the System File Checker (SFC) tool. Here’s how to do it:

    1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-clicking on it, and selecting "Run as administrator."
    2. In the Command Prompt window, type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter. This command will scan all protected system files and replace any corrupted files with the correct versions from the cache or installation source.
    3. Once the scan is complete, restart your PC to apply any changes.

    If the SFC tool does not resolve the issue, you may need to use the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) to repair the Windows image before running the SFC tool again. You can do this by running the following commands in the Command Prompt:

    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
sfc /scannow

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