How To Scan Windows 10 for Errors

You can learn how to use the SFC tool to detect errors in Windows 10.You need an updated version of Windows to use SFC.

Step 1: Press to win.

There is a key with the Windows logo on it.You can use the mouse to open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows logo.

Step 2: "Command Prompt" is what you should type.

You can see search results above the Start Menu.

Step 3: Click the "Command Prompt - App" result.

Under the "best match" heading, a menu will pop up.

Step 4: As administrator, click Run.

The Command Prompt window will open.Click if you're told to allow the app to make changes.

Step 5: Press Enter if you want to type "DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth".

The space before each "/" should be used to type the command exactly as shown in the picture.It will take about 30 minutes to finish.You will see "The operation has completed successfully" when it's done.

Step 6: Press Enter if you want to enter "sfc /scannow".

There should be no damaged or corrupt files left after the DSIM.exe fixes them.If you see "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and repaired them", you may want to enter "sfc /scannow" again.To close the Command Prompt window, type "Exit" and press it.

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