Scan and Repair System Files

Users have reported that using the system image and file repair tool helped them fix the problem when the troubleshooting tools on Windows 11/10 were not working. Specifically, using the System File Checker is an effective way to fix system file errors via the command line.

Here's how to do error checking on Windows:

1. Press the key combination Win + S to open Windows Search.
2. Type Command Prompt in the search box.
3. The search results will display the Command Prompt. Right-click and select Run as administrator.
4. When the UAC prompt appears, click Yes to allow the administrator to make changes.
5. In the opened Command Prompt window, enter the following command: SFC /scannow.
6. Press the Enter key to start the process of scanning and fixing errors on your system.