Ars Technica

Have you ever seen the "sfc / scannow" command actually fix a Windows OS problem?

Have you ever actually seen the "sfc / scannow" command actually fix a problem with Windows? This fix has been floating around technical internet forums for years now, BUT I've NEVER seen it once fix ...
Lifehacker

Use System File Checker to Repair Your Unbootable Windows PC

The System File Checker (sfc.exe) is a command-line tool built into Windows that helps you repair corrupted system files. If you can't boot your PC, the Winhelponline blog explains how to use it from ...
Gizmodo

20 Cool Command Line Tricks for Windows and macOS

Nobody wants their Windows system crashing and shutting down on a regular basis. If you’re having problems, then the “sfc /scannow” command, which launches the System File Checker tool, checks the ...
Ars Technica

Using sfc /scannow: How can I select the Installation source?

I am trying to verify that all protected Windows files are intact and in their original versions using the 'sfc /scannow' command. <BR><BR>I originally installed Windows XP SP1 (Slipstreamed) from the ...
Computerworld

Windows patch KB 3022345 triggers apparent sys file corruption

Like the proverbial bad penny, the Diagnostic Tracking Service patch KB 3022345 appears to be corrupting Windows files — or at least, convincing Microsoft’s System File Checker SFC /scannow command ...