{"id":20265,"date":"2023-09-14T15:22:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=20265"},"modified":"2025-04-18T06:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:43:04","slug":"windows-resource-protection-cannot-perform-requested-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-resource-protection-cannot-perform-requested-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] \u201cWindows resource protection cannot perform the requested operation\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;Windows resource protection cannot perform the requested operation&#8221; message can be more frustrating than other Windows codes because it shows up when you&#8217;re trying to fix another error.It is one of the common issues associated with the  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-server\/deployment\/system-file-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">System File Checker<\/a> tool, which is the go-to Windows resource for just about any  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/what-is-a-system-file-2626015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">system files-related<\/a> error. So, what do you do when the utility you rely on to fix errors throws up its own error? This article focuses on how you can work around the problem so that you can successfully run the SFC tool. <\/p>\n<h2>What Is Windows Resource Protection?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/win32\/wfp\/about-windows-file-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows Rescource Protection<\/a> (WRP) is a security feature that prevents unauthorized applications and services from tampering with some Windows files and components. These components include critical registry keys, folders, and files that make up the operating system. WRP is an essential Windows feature because modifying those vital components without the required security permissions can lead to operating system failures. Microsoft&rsquo;s  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/win32\/wfp\/supported-file-replacement-mechanisms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Supported Resource Replacement Mechanisms<\/a> allow only TrustedInstaller to modify and replace protected resources.  <a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/windows-10\/what-is-trustedinstaller-and-is-it-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TrustedInstaller<\/a> is a component of the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/windows-modules-installer-guide\/#:~:text=Windows%20Modules%20Installer%20is%20an,Update%20Troubleshooter%20to%20fix%20it.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows Modules Installer<\/a> (the service responsible for installing, modifying, and removing Windows Updates) that is designated as the owner of most Windows files and folders with permissions to modify them. The System File Checker is among the Windows resources permitted to replace protected files, especially those required to start the operating system. <\/p>\n<h2>Why Does Windows Resource Protection Fail to Perform the Requested Operation?<\/h2>\n<p>Normally, the error appears when third-party applications that do not have the required permissions try to remove, change, or delete, protected system files, folders, and  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/what-is-a-registry-key-2625999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">registry keys<\/a>. That said, the SFC tool is authorized by Windows to change and replace files, so the OS shouldn&rsquo;t be throwing up the error. The error message shows up due to a number of problems. They include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Incorrect SFC command <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Running the SFC command without admin privileges <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Application conflicts <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Malware <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Hard Disk Errors <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Windows Modules Installer service <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Corrupt operating system files <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Fix the &#8220;Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation&#8221; Error<\/h2>\n<p>There are different methods you can apply to get SFC to complete its repair process. Some of these methods include workarounds that allow WRP to perform the operation while others directly fix any underlying file corruption or service malfunction. Let&#8217;s go through the solutions one after the other. <\/p>\n<h3>Run the SFC Command Correctly<\/h3>\n<p>Chances are, you&#8217;re trying to  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">run the SFC tool<\/a> incorrectly. The System File Checker&#8217;s main job is to ensure the integrity of system files. Whenever you run  sfc \/scannow  Windows Resource Protection  allows it to find corrupt or missing Windows files that may be causing errors, such as  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/163452\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-blue-screen-of-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BSODs<\/a>. It will then attempt to replace them. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/causes-of-bsod-on-windows-10-8-8-1\/\">How to Check Causes of Windows BSOD<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>To do all that, it needs access to replacement files. So, sometimes it&#8217;s not enough to just type the SFC command and hope it will work. The  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/manufacture\/desktop\/dism---deployment-image-servicing-and-management-technical-reference-for-windows?view=windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DISM<\/a> (inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool downloads the replacement files using the Windows Update client. You can also use a local Windows installation resource to prepare the files. You have to ensure the replacement files are available by running the required DISM command first. You must also see to it that you&#8217;re running the command from a local account with administrative privileges and in an elevated  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Command Prompt <\/a>environment. The guide below is a step-by-step process on how to properly run the SFC command: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Start menu<\/em> and type <code>Command<\/code> or <code>CMD<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the results appears, right-click <em>Command Prompt<\/em> and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em> or click <em>Run as Administrator<\/em> on the right side of the search page. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Run-Command-Prompt-as-Admin.png\" alt=\"Run Command Prompt as Admin\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Yes<\/em> in the <em>User Account Control<\/em> security pop-up. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When the <em>Command Prompt<\/em> opens as an administrator, enter the following command to provide repair files for the SFC tool: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth <\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Restore-Health-command-prompt.png\" alt=\"Restore Health command prompt\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>It may take a while for the DISM tool to prepare the files using Windows Update. That said, if you have issues with the WU client, you can use a  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-use-windows-10-media-creation-tool\/\">Windows installation USB or DVD<\/a> as the replacement source. <\/p>\n<p>Connect the USB or instead the DVD, and then type the following command and press <code>Enter<\/code>:\n<\/p>\n<pre>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth \/Source:C:\\RepairSource\\Windows \/LimitAccess <\/pre>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You must replace the <code>C:\\Repair Folder\\Windows<\/code> part of the command with the path to the Windows installation resource.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wait until the DISM command completes, then follow enter the SFC command and press <code>Enter<\/code>: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>sfc \/scannow <\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Command-Prompt-scannow.png\" alt=\"Type in sfc\/scannow\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Allow the command to complete. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the &#8220;Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation&#8221; error still appears, move on to the next method. <\/p>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Run the SFC Command in Safe Mode<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/add-safe-mode-to-boot-menu-win-10\/\">Safe Mode<\/a> allows the command to run in an environment with minimal third-party programs and drivers. This way, application conflicts will not prevent the System File Check from completing the integrity check. That said, before you start, go to the following path and check if the  <i>PendingRenames <\/i> and  <i>PendingDeletes <\/i> folders are available: <em>C:\\Windows\\WinSxS\\Temp <\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pending-Deletes-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Pending Deletes Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The following steps will show you how to restart your PC in Safe Mode and run the command:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap the <code>Win+R<\/code> keyboard shortcut to launch <em>Run<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the dialog box opens, type <code>msconfig<\/code>&nbsp;in the text area and click <em>OK<\/em> or tap <code>Enter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/use-the-msconfig-tool.png\" alt=\"Next, you should type in msconfig\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <em>Boot<\/em> tab after you see the <em>System Configuration<\/em> window. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next head to the <em>Boot Options<\/em> section, tick the <em>Safe Boot<\/em> box, and select <em>Minimal<\/em>. If you&#8217;re going to need your Internet connection, select <em>Network<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/System-configuration-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"System configuration Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>OK<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Restart<\/em> when you see a prompt asking you to restart your PC. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the elevated <em>Command Prompt<\/em> and run the SFC command after your computer reboots in <em>Safe Mode<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get Rid of Malware<\/h3>\n<p>\nSome malicious programs find a way to hijack advanced system resources and tamper with the Windows Module Installer, causing the &ldquo;SFC Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation&rdquo; error.<\/p>\n<p>You can perform a system-wide scan using your antivirus program to confirm whether this is the case and  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-remove-virus-and-other-malware-from-windows\/\">completely remove malware from your PC <\/a>. Note that this scan may consume a lot of system resources and take a while to complete. <\/p>\n<p>You can follow these steps if Windows Security is your primary antivirus program:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the upward-facing arrow to expand your <em>System Tray<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the blue or white shield to launch <em>Windows Security<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Launch-Windows-Security.png\" alt=\"Launch Windows Security\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can open <em>Start<\/em>, type <code>Security<\/code>&nbsp;and click <em>Windows Security<\/em> in the search results. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Virus &amp; Threat Protection<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virus-and-Threat-Protection-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Virus and Threat Protection Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Scan Options<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/virus-and-threat-protection-scan-options.png\" alt=\"virus and threat protection scan options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <em>Full Scan<\/em> and click <em>Scan Now<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Windows-10-Full-Security-Scan.png\" alt=\"Windows 10 Full Security Scan\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>After the scan completes, check if the  &ldquo;SFC scannow Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation &rdquo; error persists. <\/p>\n<p>You should ideally keep your antivirus program up-to-date to ensure it can always detect and remove newly released malware applications. To update Windows Security, go to Virus &amp; Threat protection, scroll down and click Protection Updates, and click Check for updates. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/know-windows-10-computer-infected\/\">Signs of Malware: How to Know if Your Computer is Infected<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Boost Your Computer&rsquo;s Security With Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native left\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">You can add another layer of security by installing  <a href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware.<\/a> It is a powerful malware remover that can work alongside your primary antivirus program without causing any conflict. The application recieves regular virus definition updates to detect any virus that slips through your main security program&rsquo;s shield.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group left\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/common-malware-entry-points-and-how-to-eliminate-them\/\">How to Prevent Malware: Lock Down Your Online Safety<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Restore Your PC<\/h3>\n<p>Some recent operating system changes may have altered the WMI service or TrustedInstaller, causing WRP to return the error. You can  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-windows-recovery-guide-how-to-restore-your-windows-system\/#how-to-do-a-system-restore-on-windows-10-and-11\">use the System Restore utility to undo those changes<\/a> and try running the System File Checker again. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixing-restore-point-not-working-in-windows-10\/\">[FIXED] System Restore Not Working in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Run the Chkdsk Tool to Fix Disk Errors<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/hard-drive-diagnostics\/\">Physical and logical problems on hard disk drives<\/a> are another possible cause of the WRP error. Sometimes, the operating system may be unable to retrieve  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/win32\/wfp\/protected-file-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">protected system resources<\/a> that reside on faulty hard disk sectors. To fix this problem, you need another diagnostic command-line utility. The  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/administration\/windows-commands\/chkdsk?tabs=event-viewer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Chkdsk tool<\/a> is designed to check a hard disk&rsquo;s file system and file system metadate in search of errors. It can also be prompted to retrieve readable files on bad sectors and fix physical and logical disk errors. Follow these steps: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>cmd<\/code>&nbsp;in the <em>Start<\/em> menu and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <em>Yes<\/em> in the UAC warning dialog. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the elevated <em>Command Prompt<\/em> window appears, type the following and tap the <code>Enter<\/code> keyboard button:&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>chkdsk.exe \/f \/r&nbsp; <\/pre>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Adding the <code>\/f switch<\/code> allows Chkdsk to fix errors on the drive. Adding the <code>\/r switch<\/code> allows the tool to recover readable information from bad sectors. Please note that if the disk contains a lot of files, the tool might run for a long time.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/chkdsk.exe-f-r-.png\" alt=\"chkdsk.exe \/f \/r&nbsp;\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Close your apps and reboot your PC if you choose the restart option. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-check-for-and-fix-disk-errors-with-chkdsk-command\/\">How to Check For and Fix Disk Errors with CHKDSK Command<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>If you get the same message that  Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service  after running Chkdsk, move on to the next method. <\/p>\n<h3>Restart the Windows Modules Installer Service<\/h3>\n<p>\nAs mentioned earlier, the Windows Module Installer is a Windows service that modifies components protected by WRP. The TrustedInstaller resource is a component of that service and is integral to performing advanced operations such as installing, changing, and replacing protected system programs, including Windows Updates.<\/p>\n<p>The System File Checker also relies on the WMI service to replace bad system files. Sometimes, you may need to reinitiate the service to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>You also have to toggle it from automatic to manual and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Start<\/em> menu and type <code>Services<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <em>Services<\/em> application when the search results appear. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/search-for-services.png\" alt=\"Type Services into Windows Search.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and double-click <em>Windows Modules Installer<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Windows-Module-Installer.png\" alt=\"Windows Module Installer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Stop<\/em> if it&rsquo;s running, then click <em>Start<\/em>. If it&rsquo;s currently turned off, click <em>Start<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Windows-Module-Installer-Properties.png\" alt=\"Windows Module Installer Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <em>Startup Type<\/em> drop-down and select <em>Automatic<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Windows-Module-Installer-Properties-Automatic.png\" alt=\"Windows Module Installer Properties Automatic\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>OK<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Return to the elevated Command Prompt window and check for the &ldquo; SFC Windows Resource Protection &rdquo; problem. <\/p>\n<h3>Repair Windows<\/h3>\n<p>Another possible cause of the problem is corrupt system files and services. Since the SFC tool is currently unable to work, you have to look at the alternative of repairing your operating through the  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/manufacture\/desktop\/windows-recovery-environment--windows-re--technical-reference?view=windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows Recovery Environment<\/a>. This method may also end up fixing the error that led you to the SFC tool in the first place. The following steps will show you how to repair Windows: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Start<\/em> menu, click the power icon, hold the <code>Shift<\/code> keyboard button, and click <em>Restart<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Restart-PC-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Restart PC Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You&rsquo;ll be taken to the <em>Windows Advanced Startup<\/em> page. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Troubleshoot<\/em>, select <em>Advanced Options<\/em>, and click <em>Start-Up Repair<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Startup-Repair-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Startup Repair Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Reset Your PC<\/h3>\n<p>If the repair does not work, the next step will be resetting your PC. While this move isn&rsquo;t as drastic as it used to be because you won&rsquo;t lose your files, you still have to let go of your installed applications. Thankfully most applications like Microsoft Office  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/office\/save-documents-online-8ba1f596-6bc9-4e35-99d4-e27a40037789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">save work progress to the cloud<\/a> so you can continue where you left after signing in. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-backup-guide-backing-up-to-an-external-hard-drive\/\">Windows 10 Backup Guide: Backing Up to an External Hard Drive<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>We&rsquo;ll show you how to initiate the reset process whether you&rsquo;re using Windows 10 or Windows 11. <strong>Follow these steps for Windows 10:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap the <code>Windows and X<\/code> keys together and select <em>Settings<\/em> after the menu pops up. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Updates &amp; Security<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left menu and select <em>Recovery<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Get Started<\/em> under <em>Reset PC<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Keep my files<\/em>&nbsp;after the installation wizard appears. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Follow these steps for Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Settings<\/em> application. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Recovery<\/em> under the <em>System<\/em> page. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/System-Recovery-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"System Recovery Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Reset PC<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-windows-recovery-guide-how-to-restore-your-windows-system\/\">Ultimate Windows Recovery Guide: How to Restore Your Windows System<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou no longer have to deal with the annoying error and you can now fix the problem that led you to the SFC tool. Remember that if a third-party application shows the WRP error code, it&rsquo;s for good reason, so there&rsquo;s no need to panic.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid future problems that will require you to reach for the SFC tool, ensure you run routine PC maintenance and keep your computer malware-free.<\/p>\n<p>You can use  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> to keep your computer in good sahep. The tool regularly checks for junk files and removes them, rids your registry of unwanted and potentially harmful keys, and takes care of your hard drive to prevent system file errors.\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How to Run System File Checker in Windows 10?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tTo run the System File Checker, open Command Prompt as an admin, type <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code>, and hit the <code>Enter<\/code> key. Note that you may have to run the DISM tool first for the best results.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What is the Command to Use the System File Checker to Immediately Verify System Files?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe tool&rsquo;s primary job is to confirmt that Windows files have not suffered integrity violations. While it can fix broken system files, you can also prompt it to perform the verification without goin ahead to repair files. To do that, use the <code>sfc \/VERIFYONLY<\/code> command.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What Does System File Checker Do?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe tool scans protected Windows resources in search of corrupted and missing system files. After typing <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code> Windows Resource Protection performs security checks to confirm that the tool is authorized to modify system files. After that, the utility will check for broken files and attempt to fix them.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How to Run System File Checker in Windows 11?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tRunning the sfc.exe utility involves the same process of using the <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code> command in an elevated Command Prompt environment.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Encountering the &#8220;Windows resource protection cannot perform the requested operation&#8221; error can halt your repair attempts with System File Checker (SFC). 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