sfc
Scans the integrity of Windows system files. More information: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/sfc.
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Display information about the usage of the command:
sfc
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Scan all system files and, if possible, repair any problems:
sfc /scannow
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Scan all system files without attempting to repair any:
sfc /verifyonly
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Scan a specific file and, if possible, repair any problems:
sfc /scanfile={{path\to\file}}
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Scan a specific file without attempting to repair it:
sfc /verifyfile={{path\to\file}}
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When repairing offline, specify the boot directory:
sfc /offbootdir={{path\to\directory}}
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When repairing offline, specify the Windows directory:
sfc /offwindir={{path\to\directory}}
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