{"id":47109,"date":"2025-05-30T21:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T21:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=47109"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:19:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:19:33","slug":"how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"[FULL GUIDE] How to Check for and Fix Corrupted Files in Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you experiencing what seems to be an unending series of issues that make using your Windows computer a nightmare? These issues could be as a result of corrupt system files.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to check for corrupted files in Windows 11, or any other version of Windows you might be using, and fix them.<\/p>\n<p>You may have tried a number of troubleshooting steps to get your PC functioning normally again, but nothing appears to be working. Might even have gotten to a point where the OS isn\u2019t booting up anymore.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Microsoft has provided a few handy built-in tools that enable users to repair their installed copy of Windows without the need for a refresh or a reinstall that would wipe all their data.<\/p>\n<p>The System File Checker (SFC), popularly known as the <i>SFC \/scannow<\/i> command, along with the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool, should always be the first port of call to find and fix corrupted files. Check Disk (CHKDSK) may then follow, if necessary, to fix possible faults in the system drive, which may be preventing Windows from accessing crucial files.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC isn\u2019t booting up at all, we\u2019ll also show you how to use Startup Repair to replace corrupted files and set everything straight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Do the System File Checker and DISM really work?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Some readers might snort derisively at the mention of the System File Checker on Windows 10\/11 because, in their experience, it hardly ever works. And sometimes, DISM might fail too.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s because they are probably not using the right technique. Therefore, we\u2019ll show you how to run an SFC scan and use the DISM tool the right way, making absolutely certain that all corrupted files will be fixed successfully without any tedious manual processes.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s learn what corrupted files in Windows are and what brings about these corruptions so that you can better avoid them.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Corrupt File in Windows?<\/h2>\n<p>A corrupted file in Windows is a system file required by the OS to function properly but which no longer serves as intended due to damage or alteration. Its contents may be partially or wholly unreadable or unusable by the Windows component designed to open or execute it.<\/p>\n<p>Corruption can manifest in various ways when the operating system tries to interact with the file. The OS may fail to recognize the file as a valid format, or the content may be garbled. These then lead to app and system faults.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Corrupted Files?<\/h2>\n<p>Several system and hardware issues, as well as certain user activities, lead to system file corruption on Windows PCs.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding these underlying causes can help you troubleshoot and prevent the problem. Let\u2019s go through them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Faulty storage media:<\/strong> Storage devices, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-what-ssd-you-have-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">SSDs<\/a>, hard drives, USB drives, and optical disks, often develop issues, such as bad sectors (or blocks), that can lead to file corruption. Storage drives generally have more problems as they age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Whether your system drive is the traditional HDD, or your computer comes equipped with the new and improved SSD, or perhaps you\u2019re a builder and have upgraded your PC to work with an SSD, you will find <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> quite helpful in maintaining the drive so as to prolong its service life. BoostSpeed\u2019s special algorithm identifies your drive type and provides the best suitable service to keep it in good form.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Faulty RAM:<\/strong> A malfunctioning RAM can corrupt files during read\/write operations.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/why-is-my-computer-overheating-top-reasons-and-effective-fixes\/\"><strong>Overheating<\/strong><\/a> can cause various hardware components, such as your RAM and storage devices, to malfunction. The risk of corrupted files significantly increases as these devices are exposed to heat.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Improper power supply and shutdown:<\/strong> Sudden power surges or losses can interrupt write operations and corrupt files being modified or downloaded to your drive. Shutting down the computer without closing programs properly can also cause corruption.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Software glitches:<\/strong> Sometimes, software bugs can lead to file corruption, especially if there\u2019s an issue during a save operation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Malware:<\/strong> Viruses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/know-windows-10-computer-infected\/\">different forms of malware<\/a> can alter file structure and mess up important software components as part of their malicious operations.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Network transmission errors:<\/strong> Corruption may occur if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/quick-fix-why-does-my-internet-keep-going-in-and-out\/\">network connection is abruptly cut off<\/a> while downloading files.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Editing file structure:<\/strong> Modifying system files without understanding their structure or purpose can lead to corruption.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Magnetic interference:<\/strong> Strong <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/5267043\">magnetic fields can affect traditional hard drives<\/a> and corrupt the data stored on them.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Full disk:<\/strong> If a disk becomes full while a file is being written, the interruption can corrupt the file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Physical damage:<\/strong> Physical shocks, exposure to extreme temperatures, or water damage can affect storage devices and corrupt files.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Failed updates:<\/strong> An interrupted or failed OS or program update can corrupt system and application files.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Conflicts and bugs:<\/strong> OS-level conflicts or bugs can also result in system file corruption.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Compression errors:<\/strong> Files that are compressed and then decompressed might not always return to their original state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Fix Corrupted Files in Windows 11 and Windows 10<\/h2>\n<p>More than a few methods exist that will enable you to fix corrupted files in Windows. This table shows you the method that will best fit your particular scenario:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Method<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Best used<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Level of ease<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>System File Checker (SFC)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>As the first port of call when there\u2019s suspicion of corrupt system files on your PC<\/td>\n<td>Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>When SFC reports that some corrupt files could not be fixed, DISM updates the system file image, providing SFC with all the required replacement files<\/td>\n<td>Moderately easy to advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Check Disk (CHKDSK)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>To repair the system drive, fostering ease of access to crucial system files<\/td>\n<td>Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to fix corrupted files in Windows 10\/11 using the System File Checker<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-f804-8fd86e0ef4ca\">System File Checker<\/a> is a command-line tool native to Windows operating systems. It is designed to check the integrity of system files and replace those that are damaged or missing with cached copies stored in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/what-is-system-32-4684415\">System32<\/a> directory on your C drive. It is the primary tool for resolving system file corruption on any Windows computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to run the System File Checker on Windows 10\/11:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the Windows icon on your taskbar to open the Start menu. Then type <em>cmd<\/em> and click on <em>Run as administrator<\/em>. Click <em>Yes<\/em> on the User Account Control prompt to confirm the action.<\/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\/2025\/05\/scfimg1.png\" alt=\"Click the Windows icon on your taskbar to open the Start menu\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Type <em>SFC \/scannow<\/em> into the <em>Administrator: Command Prompt<\/em> window and hit <code>Enter<\/code> on your keyboard.<\/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\/2025\/05\/scfimg2.png\" alt=\"Type SFC \/scannow into the Administrator: Command Prompt window and hit Enter on your keyboard\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The process will take a while to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">How to use the SFC \/scannow command to scan an external drive<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">\n<p>The SFC tool allows scanning drives other than the <i>C:<\/i> drive. This comes in handy if you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-portable-windows-to-go-external-hard-drive.html\">installed Windows on an external drive<\/a>. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Connect the drive to your computer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now run the following command:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre class=\"ai-optimize-44\">SFC \/scannow \/offbootdir=driveletter\\ \/offwindir=driveletter\\windows<\/pre>\n<p>Note: Ensure that you replace <i>driveletter<\/i> with the external drive\u2019s drive letter. It could be <i>E:<\/i> or <i>F:<\/i>, and the command should look like this:<\/p>\n<pre class=\"ai-optimize-45\">SFC \/scannow \/offbootdir=E:\\ \/offwindir=D:\\windows<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/pre>\n<p><b>Interpreting SFC results<\/b><\/p>\n<p>After running the <i>SFC \/scannow<\/i> command, the Command Prompt will return one of the following results:<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Result<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Meaning<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>This indicates that there are no missing or corrupted system files on your computer. Everything is in order.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>This reveals that an unknown occurrence is preventing the System File Checker scan from executing. You can fix this by running <em>SFC<\/em><i> \/scannow<\/i> in Safe Mode. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-resource-protection-cannot-perform-requested-operation\/\">this guide<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The <em>SFC \/scannow<\/em> command executed successfully. All corrupt system files have been replaced. You can now check whether the error you were experiencing on your PC has been resolved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SFC has confirmed the existence of corrupt Windows files on your PC but is unable to fix them due to the absence of the required replacement files.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">What to do if SFC fails to fix corrupted files<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You should know that the SFC scan will most likely fail to fix corrupt system files if you\u2019re running it for the very first time, or probably for the first time in a long time.<\/p>\n<p>See the DISM section below to learn why.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s often preferable to run the DISM tool first, after which you can then implement the <i>SFC \/scannow<\/i> command.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>How to check for corrupted files in Windows 11\/10 using DISM<\/h3>\n<p>We earlier mentioned that the SFC \/scannow command replaces corrupted system files with healthy copies that are stored in the System32 directory.<\/p>\n<p>Now, these cached copies, in their entirety, referred to as the system file image, may not always be up to date with your current Windows build. They might even be corrupted themselves. That\u2019s why SFC often fails, presenting you with the result that says, \u201cWindows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to comb through the SFC scan logs to determine which corrupt system files SFC couldn\u2019t fix, and then try to replace them manually with the correct versions for your particular build of Windows. But that is not advisable, as it is a highly tedious task, and we won\u2019t be doing that here.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, we will employ the DISM tool to update the system file image so that SFC can do its job successfully.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to run the DISM tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <em>Administrator: Command Prompt<\/em> window as previously shown.<\/li>\n<li>Type <em>DISM \/online \/Cleanup-image \/RestoreHealth<\/em> and hit <code>Enter<\/code> to run a thorough scan to check whether the system file cache is healthy and up to date. If it finds any corruption or outdated files, it goes ahead to load up the correct replacements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The <i>\/online<\/i> parameter simply refers to the Windows installation running on your computer, not that you are connecting to the internet. However, DISM makes use of Windows Update to source needed files. So you do need to be connected to the internet to facilitate the process.<\/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\/2025\/05\/DISMimg1.png\" alt=\"Type DISM \/online \/Cleanup-image \/RestoreHealth and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After the DISM tool successfully updates the system file image, you can then run <i>SFC \/scannow<\/i>, and it will return a positive result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What if DISM fails to fix the system file image?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If that happens, you can specify a source from which the DISM tool can get all the required system file replacements.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Don\u2019t close the Command Prompt window yet.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open up your browser and run a search for <i>media creation tool <\/i>on Google. Indicate your version of Windows, like so: <i>media creation tool Windows 11 <\/i>or<i> media creation tool Windows 10.<\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the top result, which should be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\">Microsoft.com software download<\/a> link.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg1.png\" alt=\"Click on the top result, which should be the Microsoft.com software download link\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On the page, scroll down to <i>Create Windows 11 (Windows 10) Installation Media <\/i>and click <i>Download Now<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg2.png\" alt=\"On the page, scroll down to Create Windows 11 (Windows 10) Installation Media and click Download Now\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Run the downloaded file and click <i>Yes <\/i> on the User Account Control prompt.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It might take some time for the setup to get things ready.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg3-2.png\" alt=\"It might take some time for the setup to get things ready\" 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 <i>Accept <\/i>on the license terms and then wait some more as the setup continues getting things ready.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg4.png\" alt=\"Click Accept on the license terms and then wait some more as the setup continues getting things ready\" 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 <i>Next <\/i>on the <i>Select language and edition <\/i> 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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg5.png\" alt=\"Click Next on the Select language and edition page\" 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 <i>ISO file <\/i> on the <i>Choose which media to use <\/i> page and click <i>Next<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg6.png\" alt=\"Select ISO file on the Choose which media to use page and click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Select a location on your computer to download the ISO file, click <i>Save<\/i>, and then wait for the download to complete.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The download size is at least 5 GB.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, go to the download location and double-click on the downloaded Windows disk image file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Doing so will mount it on a virtual drive that you will see under <i>Devices and drives<\/i> if you go to <i>This PC<\/i>. And you can open it to view its contents.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg7.png\" alt=\"Go to the download location and double-click on the downloaded Windows disk image file\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <i>sources <\/i>folder.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg8.png\" alt=\"Open the sources folder\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the <i>install.esd<\/i> file. It could also be listed as <i>install.wim<\/i>. Right-click on it and click <i>Copy as path<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg9.png\" alt=\"Locate the install.esd file. It could also be listed as install.wim\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Go back to the <i>Administrator: Command Prompt<\/i> window and press the up arrow key on your keyboard to load the last command you ran so you won\u2019t have to type it again. The last command was <i>DISM \/online \/Cleanup-image \/RestoreHealth. <\/i>We\u2019ll now add new parameters to it so it becomes: <i>DISM \/online \/Cleanup-image \/RestoreHealth \/Source:{Path to esd or wim file} \/LimitAccess<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><i>R<\/i>eplace <i>{Path to esd or wim file}<\/i> with the path you copied earlier in Step 12, thus: <i>DISM \/online \/Cleanup-image \/RestoreHealth \/Source:d:\\sources\\install.esd \/LimitAccess<\/i><\/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\/2025\/05\/mediaimg10.png\" alt=\"Replace {Path to esd or wim file} with the path you copied earlier in Step 12, thus: DISM \/online \/Cleanup-image \/RestoreHealth \/Source:d:sourcesinstall.esd \/LimitAccess\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can skip the <i>\/LimitAccess<\/i> parameter if you wish. It\u2019s only meant to exclude using Windows Update and strictly focus on the system file image provided in the ISO file, just in case you\u2019re not connected to the internet.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hit <code>Enter<\/code> to run it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the process completes successfully, run <i>SFC \/scannow<\/i> to get the desired positive result.<\/p>\n<h3>How to scan and fix a drive using CHKDSK<\/h3>\n<p>SFC should be sufficient in resolving the errors on your computer. But if by any chance you\u2019re still experiencing some issues, then try the Check Disk tool. It will scan your system drive to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Detect and resolve any file system errors that may cause inconsistencies in the way data is organized and retrieved from the drive.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check for damaged or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-bad-sectors-on-a-hard-drive\/\">bad sectors in the disk<\/a> and try recovering the data from them.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prevent the operating system from accessing the bad sectors.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check for lost clusters that appear to be in use by files and directories but are really not. This happens when the actual data on the disk does not synchronize with the file system\u2019s records due to program crashes, power outages, and other sorts of disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Resolving all these issues makes it possible for Windows to readily access needed files.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Unlike SFC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-check-for-and-fix-disk-errors-with-chkdsk-command\/\">CHKDSK<\/a> does not replace corrupted files. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/administration\/windows-commands\/chkdsk?tabs=event-viewer\">According to Microsoft<\/a>, it only serves to repair logical errors. However, using the <i>\/r<\/i> parameter when running CHKDSK through the Command Prompt forces the tool to attempt to recover readable information from bad sectors.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow these steps to run CHKDSK in Windows 10\/11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">First of all, you want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\">to back up all your important files<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open File Explorer\u2014press the <code>Windows + E<\/code>hotkey.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on the system drive (<i>Local Disk (C:)<\/i>) and click on <i>Properties<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/chkdskimg1.png\" alt=\"Right-click on the system drive (Local Disk (C:)) and click on 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\">Switch to the <em>Tools<\/em> tab and click <i>Check<\/i>. The system will let you know whether the drive actually requires scanning. You don\u2019t have to start the scan if there are no issues.<\/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\/2025\/05\/chkdskimg2.png\" alt=\"Switch to the Tools tab and click Check\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Advanced Methods: How to Fix a Corrupted File on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>Apart from running the System File Checker, there are other ways to address corrupted system files on a Windows PC, especially if you can\u2019t boot into Windows. In that case, Startup Repair is the best method to rely on. But there are also other available methods that may serve. Take a look:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Method<\/b><\/th>\n<th>Reason<\/th>\n<th>Difficulty level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Windows Startup Repair<\/b><\/td>\n<td>When the PC cannot boot, Startup Repair becomes the first port of call in place of SFC.<\/td>\n<td>Advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>System Restore<\/b><\/td>\n<td>There are available restore points, and you don\u2019t mind losing recently installed software and system settings.<\/td>\n<td>Moderately easy to advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>System image recovery<\/b><\/td>\n<td>You\u2019ve previously created a Windows image backup. User files can also be restored.<\/td>\n<td>Moderately easy to advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Windows reset<\/b><\/td>\n<td>As a last resort, when no other option seems suitable.<\/td>\n<td>Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Run Startup Repair to fix corrupted files<\/h3>\n<p>If your system isn\u2019t booting up at all, Startup Repair comes in handy and is highly recommended for fixing various issues that prevent Windows from starting properly, including corrupt system files. It runs via <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/manufacture\/desktop\/windows-recovery-environment--windows-re--technical-reference?view=windows-11\">Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)<\/a>. This is the best method to rely on when your PC won\u2019t boot.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to effectively run Startup Repair in Windows:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Before we start, you will need an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/235596\/whats-the-difference-between-fat32-exfat-and-ntfs\/\">NTFS-formatted<\/a> USB flash drive to create <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d\">Windows installation media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The drive has to be at least 8 GB in size. Up to 16 GB or more is best.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow these steps to do so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the browser on a working PC and run a search for <i>media creation tool Windows 11 <\/i>or<i> media creation tool Windows 10.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can plug in your USB stick to the computer at this point and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/the-ultimate-guide-how-to-format-hard-drive-in-windows-with-confidence\/\">format it<\/a>. Keep in mind that formatting the drive will wipe all of its contents. So you may want to store them somewhere else if they are important to you.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the top result to open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\">Microsoft software download page<\/a>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/strep1.png\" alt=\"Click on the top result to open the Microsoft software download page\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Scroll down to <i>Create Windows 11 Installation Media <\/i> and click <i>Download<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/strep2.png\" alt=\"Scroll down to Create Windows 11 Installation Media and click Download\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the download is complete, double-click on it to launch it and click <i>Yes <\/i> on the User Account Control prompt.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Accept the license agreement.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Next <\/i> on the <i>Select language and edition <\/i> page.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>USB flash drive <\/i> under <i>Choose which media to use <\/i> and click <i> Next. <\/i><\/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\/2025\/05\/strep3.png\" alt=\"Select USB flash drive under Choose which media to use and click Next\" 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 your connected USB and click <i>Next<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Finish <\/i> when the setup is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After you\u2019ve created the installation media, check your PC or motherboard manual to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-change-boot-order-in-bios-in-windows-10-11\/\">how to change your UEFI\/BIOS settings<\/a> so that your faulty PC can boot from a USB drive (known as changing the boot order). Don\u2019t worry. It is easy to do.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check out this infographic to see how to enter the BIOS\/UEFI environment for your specific brand:<\/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\/2025\/05\/BIOS-infographic--scaled.png\" alt=\"Tips on How to Enter BlOs on Windows Computers\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Once done, continue with the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you\u2019ve booted the computer from the USB, you\u2019ll see a window like in this image. Click <i>Next<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/WinSetupimg1.png\" alt=\"Click Next\" 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 on <i>Repair your computer<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/WinSetupimg2.png\" alt=\"Click on Repair your computer\" 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 on <i>Troubleshoot<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/WinSetupimg3.png\" alt=\"Click on Troubleshoot\" 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 on <i>Startup Repair<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/WinSetupimg4.png\" alt=\"Click on Startup Repair\" 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 your target operating system, in this case, <i>Windows 11<\/i>.<\/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\/2025\/05\/WinSetupimg5.png\" alt=\"Choose your target operating system, in this case, Windows 11\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wait for the tool to diagnose your PC and resolve Windows issues, including corrupt system files.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reboot your PC, and it should be able to boot into Windows now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Run System Restore to regain corrupted files<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-windows-recovery-guide-how-to-restore-your-windows-system\/\">System Restore<\/a> tool makes it possible to revert the system to a previous working state. It comes in handy if you have enabled the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/system-protection-e9126e6e-fa64-4f5f-874d-9db90e57645a\">Windows System Protection<\/a> feature and created a restore point.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a restore point takes a snapshot of the entire system configuration, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-windows-registry-and-how-to-use-it-the-right-way-all-you-need-to-know\/\">the Windows registry<\/a>, system settings, installed applications and drivers, and, of course, system files at a specific point in time when the PC is in good working condition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The Windows Update client often creates restore points automatically before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">installing major OS updates<\/a> and even new drivers. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This allows you to activate the snapshot when things later go wrong and roll the system back to that very same optimal state:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the <code>Windows + R<\/code>hotkey to quickly open the Run dialog.<\/li>\n<li>Type rstrui.exe into the text box and hit <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\/2025\/05\/restore1.png\" alt=\"Type rstrui.exe into the text box and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <em>Next<\/em> on the <em>Restore system files and settings<\/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\/2025\/05\/restore2.png\" alt=\"Click Next on the Restore system files and settings page\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a restore point, and click <em>Next<\/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\/2025\/05\/restore3.png\" alt=\"Select a restore point, and click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm your chosen restore point and click <em>Finish<\/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\/2025\/05\/restore4.png\" alt=\"Confirm your chosen restore point and click Finish\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Your computer will restart to apply all the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can\u2019t boot into Windows, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Get into <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-recovery-environment-0eb14733-6301-41cb-8d26-06a12b42770b\">Windows Recovery Environment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to <i>Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options &gt; System Restore<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the system prompts to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Restore system files using a system image backup<\/h3>\n<p>Creating a file that keeps the complete image of Windows is one of the little-known ways of safeguarding your system files so that you can recover them when needed.<\/p>\n<p>This is similar to creating a system restore point, only that the backups must always be initiated manually and stored externally on a network or a drive, which makes it safer. And unlike System Restore, it can also back up your personal files.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, if you previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\">backed up Windows<\/a> using the new Windows Backup utility, the legacy Windows 7 Backup and Restore tool (still available on Windows 10 and 11), or a third-party program, you can restore the backup to replace the faulty system files:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plug in the external drive that contains the system image backup file.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Settings app and see that <em>System<\/em> is selected in the left pane.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down the main window and click on <em>Recovery<\/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\/2025\/05\/imrestore1.png\" alt=\"Scroll down the main window and click on Recovery\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <em>Restart now<\/em> next to <em>Advanced startup<\/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\/2025\/05\/imrestore2.png\" alt=\"Click on Restart now next to Advanced startup\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If corrupt system files are preventing you from reaching the desktop environment and the Settings app, here\u2019s what you have to do:<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your PC or motherboard instructions to learn how to change the boot order in your BIOS settings.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the external drive on which you saved your Windows backup file, then turn on your PC. It will boot into Windows Setup.<\/li>\n<li>Select <em>Repair your PC<\/em> and then continue with the steps below to restore your backup.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <em>Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options &gt; System Image Recovery<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Windows will detect the saved system image, or you can select it yourself.<\/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\/2025\/05\/imrestore3.png\" alt=\"Windows will detect the saved system image, or you can select it yourself\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the prompts to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>A faulty or inefficient RAM leads to lags and crashes that may ultimately result in damaged system files. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to check for memory issues using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/all-you-need-to-know-how-to-check-windows-memory-diagnostic-results\/\">Windows Memory Diagnostics tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although this won\u2019t do anything to resolve already corrupted system files, it will go a long way in preventing further corruption, especially after you\u2019ve made progress with restoring corrupt files. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Reset Windows<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/easily-reset-your-pc-how-to-factory-reset-a-windows-10-11-computer\/\">Windows reset<\/a>, also known as a factory reset, is an extreme action as far as troubleshooting procedures go. It completely reinstalls Windows and restores the default settings.<\/p>\n<p>But since Windows is a highly repairable operating system, it is hardly necessary to reset your PC and wipe off all your data. SFC and DISM, as well as Startup Repair, make it possible to use the system file image to easily resolve errors, so you won\u2019t have to do a reinstall.<\/p>\n<p>However, if nothing else has worked at this point, then a reset might actually be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s a reset option that lets you keep your personal files so they won\u2019t be wiped from the storage drive during the Windows reinstallation. But you may still want to back up all your important personal files and documents before you proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to reset Windows 10\/11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Settings app by pressing the <code>Win + I<\/code>hotkey.<\/li>\n<li>See that <em>System<\/em> is selected on the left pane. If you\u2019re on Windows 10, click <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down the main window. Click on <em>Recovery<\/em> if you\u2019re running Windows 11. Select <em>Recovery<\/em> in the left pane of the <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em> page if you\u2019re on Windows 10.<\/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\/2025\/05\/reset1.png\" alt=\"Scroll down the main window\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <em>Reset PC<\/em> or <em>Get started<\/em> under <em>Reset this PC<\/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\/2025\/05\/reset2.png\" alt=\"Click on Reset PC or Get started under Reset this PC\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You can select either <em>Keep my files<\/em> or <em>Remove everything<\/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\/2025\/05\/reset3.png\" alt=\"You can select either Keep my files or Remove everything.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow the system prompts to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC won\u2019t boot, follow these steps to reset your PC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Get into <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-recovery-environment-0eb14733-6301-41cb-8d26-06a12b42770b\">Windows Recovery Environment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to <i>Troubleshoot &gt; Reset this PC<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the prompts to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>In case it wasn\u2019t evident enough, the methods presented in this guide show how to fix corrupted files in Windows 11 and Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>With the exception of restoring a system image backup, which may also restore your personal files if they existed at the time of the backup, all the other methods have nothing to do with fixing corrupted personal files (pictures, videos, documents, and the like). They only replace or recover Windows system files.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, it is easy to fix corrupted files in Windows. All you have to do is run the System File Checker and DISM the right way, as shown here. That\u2019s the first and best method in the hierarchy of troubleshooting procedures.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, your PC is unable to boot, Windows Startup Repair is most suitable for replacing corrupt and missing system files. It will also resolve other issues that may be preventing your PC from booting.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve benefited from this guide and that it has helped you step out of a difficult situation. Feel free to leave a like and a comment. Don\u2019t forget to share these solutions with your friends and colleagues.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can corrupted files be uncorrupted?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tIf you are referring to system files, then the answer is no. A corrupt system file cannot be uncorrupted. It can only be replaced using the System File Checker. Also, System Restore and a system image backup, in essence, do not repair corrupt system files. They simply take a snapshot of the system image so that when corruptions do happen, you can implement the image and revert Windows to that healthy state. As regards user files such as pictures, videos, and documents, some apps such as Microsoft Word and VLC Media Player have built-in features that, when applied, attempt to recover or re-encode a corrupted file and make it accessible again. Also, some Windows features can help you restore previously saved versions of your files. Furthermore, there are some specialized software that may enable professionals to repair corrupt personal files.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I fix a corrupted file without reinstalling Windows?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tDefinitely yes. You can fix corrupted system files using the System File Checker, Windows Startup Repair, System Restore, and a system image backup. If you can still boot into Windows, the System File Checker should be your go-to. It works in tandem with DISM to replace corrupt and missing files with healthy copies obtained from the System32 directory in your local disk (C:). Windows Startup Repair is very useful for PCs that can no longer boot into Windows.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I fix a corrupted external hard drive or USB drive with these methods?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. Check Disk works for both internal and external HDDs &amp; SSDs, as well as USB drives. However, you should note that it does not repair corrupted files. It only fixes the file system structure of the drive as well as recovers data from damaged sectors of the drive, thus allowing for better performance. As for the other methods mentioned in this guide, they only work for Windows system files. They are not meant for fixing corrupt user files but strictly for replacing corrupt system files. 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