In Windows 11/10/8/7, the System File Checker is integrated with Windows Resource Protection, which protects registry keys and folders as well as critical system files. If any changes are detected to ...

When Windows experiences stability issues or when certain features just don't seem to work correctly, the problem can sometimes be attributed to missing system files or system files of an incorrect ...

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 ...

Few things are more frustrating than watching your computer grind to a halt just when you need it most. Here's how you can ...

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 ...

To solve some of the frustrations with drivers, DLLs, and incompatible applications, Microsoft added a number of utilities to Windows 2000. In this Daily Drill Down, Michael Freeman gives an overview ...

Q How do I run the System File Checker on my new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Edition? I have asked the manufacturer and Microsoft but have gotten no help from them or anywhere else. Near the end ...