Windows 10 File Repair Commands: A Comprehensive Guide
When dealing with corrupted or damaged files on your Windows 10 system, it’s essential to have a set of reliable file repair commands at your disposal. These commands can help you restore your files and ensure that your system runs smoothly. In this article, we will explore various file repair commands that you can use to fix common file-related issues on Windows 10.
1. SFC (System File Checker)
The System File Checker (SFC) is a built-in Windows 10 tool that scans and repairs corrupted system files. To use this command, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “cmd” in the search box.
- Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”
- In the Command Prompt window, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.
- Wait for the process to complete. If any corrupted files are found, SFC will attempt to repair them automatically.
2. DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)
DISM is another built-in Windows 10 tool that can help you repair corrupted system files. It is particularly useful when SFC fails to fix the issue. Here’s how to use DISM:
- Press the Windows key and type “cmd” in the search box.
- Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
- Wait for the process to complete. If any issues are found, DISM will attempt to fix them.
- Repeat the process by running the following command:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
- Finally, run the following command to repair the corrupted files:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. CHKDSK (Check Disk)
CHKDSK is a command-line tool that checks and repairs errors on your hard drive. To use CHKDSK, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “cmd” in the search box.
- Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
chkdsk C: /f
Replace “C:” with the drive letter of the partition you want to check. The “/f” switch will fix any errors found on the drive.
4. Repair Install
A repair install is a method of reinstalling Windows 10 without deleting your personal files. This can help fix issues caused by corrupted system files. To perform a repair install, follow these steps:
- Insert the Windows 10 installation media into your computer.
- Restart your computer and boot from the installation media.
- Press any key when prompted to start the installation process.
- Select “Repair your computer” from the list of options.
- Select “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options.”
- Select “System Restore” and follow the on-screen instructions to restore your system to a previous state.
5. Third-Party File Repair Tools
While the built-in Windows 10 tools are quite effective, there are also several third-party file repair tools available that can help you fix corrupted files. Some popular options include:
