| Result Message | Meaning | Action Needed | |----------------|---------|----------------| | Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations | No corrupt files | Nothing further | | Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them | Corrupted files fixed | Reboot; check logs: %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log | | Found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them | SFC cannot repair | Run DISM again (offline mode possible). Check disk with CHKDSK. | | Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation | Permissions or service issue | Run as admin; restart the Windows Modules Installer service; boot into Safe Mode |
The underlying technology is unchanged, but Windows 11's faster boot and improved update stack make SFC repairs more reliable. windows 11 check system files
: Type the following and press Enter : DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth | Result Message | Meaning | Action Needed
You're all set! Restart your PC.
Before running the more common System File Checker (SFC), experts recommend using the tool. This tool repairs the local Windows image that SFC uses to fix your files, ensuring SFC has a "healthy" source to pull from. : Type the following and press Enter :
⚠️ SFC is powerful but not a magic bullet. If corruption returns repeatedly, test your RAM (Windows Memory Diagnostic) and hard drive (CrystalDiskInfo).