Unable to perform SFC /scannow in Windows 7


  1. rocasan
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    Windows 7 64-bits
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    Unable to perform SFC /scannow in Windows 7


    I am the Administrator.

    When I go to CMD and type "sfc /scannow" I get the following message:

    "You must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the sfc utility."

    Please advise what to do in order to run sfc /scannow.

    Thank you.
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  3. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Right click the CMD choose run as admin.
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  4. rocasan
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    Windows 7 64-bits
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    Layback Bear,

    I followed your instruction and I was able to run sfc /scannow.

    Thank you so much.
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  6. Layback Bear
    Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Your welcome rocasan. Happy computing.
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