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 ...

If you frequently face a system crash, screen freeze, or the legendary BSOD – Blue Screen Of Death – on your Windows computer, certain registry files in Windows are likely corrupted. These problems ...

If working in IT has taught me anything, it is that many computer issues truly can be resolved with a reboot. If I’ve learned two things, though, it is that a myriad of remaining Windows issues can be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Windows UI makes it easy to manage your PC, especially with the new Settings app replacing the Control Panel. However, terminal commands still exist in Windows, and once you start using them, you ...