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    sfc /scannow

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jimmy-floyd, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. jimmy-floyd

    jimmy-floyd Notebook Evangelist

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    I was exploring some forums, and found sfc /scannow command. I don't know what it really do, even after visiting Microsoft TechNet.. but my curiosity was high, thus i made: win+r>sfc /scannow
    it checked my system, but i'm now worried that after that operation it would hog up my system..
    So, does sfc /scannow command add any proccess or services?
     
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    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    Scans the integrity of all protected system files and replaces incorrect version
    s with correct Microsoft versions. If you want to check your system: sfc /VERIFYONLY

    No repairs will be done.

    SFC /scannow will check and repairs incorrect versions...

    hope this helps...
     
    Lawrence, Feb 6, 2008
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Also, if you do not have a local copy of the Windows installation media, it will ask you to insert the disc. That way it can replace any corrupt OS files with their counterpart on the disc.
     
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    thanks fr replies, so, in future i'll do sfc /VERIFYONLY.
     
    jimmy-floyd, Feb 6, 2008
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