Solved SFC /... for regular mainenance?

[BretMan]

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

 

[pbcopter]

Yes the fixes are safe. I personally do not believe it is necessary to run SFC periodically. Just my opinion.

 

[Layback Bear]

Here is a tutorial by Brink I think you should read.
It explains a lot of things.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

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.