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Sfc /scannow not working

Anonymous
2024-06-25T17:17:33+00:00

Does anyone know why when i try to run a sfc /scannow, it doesnt do anything and after a few seconds the cmd prompt closes?

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  1. Kapil Arya 37,661 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-25T17:19:35+00:00

    If SFC doesn't works, try these steps:

    1. Search for 'windows powershell' using Cortana or Windows Search.
    2. From results, choose Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
    3. Then type/paste following and press Enter key:

    Repair-WindowsImage -Online -RestoreHealth

    1. Let the command complete, restart your system then.

    Let us know if this helps!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-25T19:18:38+00:00
    1. Boot into safe mode (shift + restart) > run sfc /scannow > post images or share links displaying any error messages or codes
    2. Boot normally with internet access > open administrative command prompt > copy and paste:

    dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    sfc /scannow

    Post images or share links displaying any error messages or codes

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-23T19:31:01+00:00

    You need to put sfc / before you put scannow, and if the PowerShell or Terminal, hasn't been opened as an administrator, you need to do that before you do any of these commands.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-21T04:51:44+00:00

    Pls check the image here. Thanks

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-21T04:49:37+00:00

    Hello,

    After updating windows 11 24h2, I sometimes can't click on the screen. I found one method suggested that I should do a scannow in cmd. However, I think there is a problem. I tried to follow many instructions on the internet but still doesn't work. I also follow yours. However, it shows like the attached picture. What should I do next, pls?

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