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 ...

It's worth noting that even though the System File Checker is designed to be a standalone tool, Microsoft recommends that you first run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool if ...

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 ...

How to run sfc /scannow command? System File Checker or sfc.exe scans for, restores corrupt Windows system files protected by Windows File Protection (WFP).

Microsoft has released a new Windows Defender update that fixes an issues with SFC /scannow detecting corrupted Windows Defender PowerShell files. Starting today, Windows 10 users are finding that ...

If you can't start Microsoft Store apps then you need to check if THESE setting or default registry or file permissions have been modified.

Alongside a paid study showing a ridiculous Windows 11 performance advantage, Microsoft has also published a real example of improvement in 24H2's file system.

The two file system implementations with the most real-world testing are both Microsoft's; its NTFS and FAT32 drivers have more users than any other file system drivers in the world.