SFC /... for regular mainenance?


  1. BretMan
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    SFC /... for regular mainenance?


    Hello,

    I recently learned about sfc /verifyonly and sfc /scannow when entered into the Elevated Command Prompt window. As I understand it, sfc /scannow checks for Windows system file errors and if it finds any, fixes them.

    Are these fixes reliably safe? If so, should running the sfc / ... command be part of routine PC maintenance? If so, how often should it be run to keep on top of things before they may get problematic?

    Thanks
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  3. pbcopter
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    Yes the fixes are safe. I personally do not believe it is necessary to run SFC periodically. Just my opinion.
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  4. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Here is a tutorial by Brink I think you should read.
    It explains a lot of things.

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    I have never known of sfc /scannow hurting Windows 7.
    I use it at times just to make sure things are okay.
    I also use it after I have change a lot of things just to make sure I didn't do any damage to the System Files.
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