Step 2: Type sfc / scannow while in Command Prompt and hit Enter.Īfter entering the command, a system check will begin.Alternatively, you can press Win + X key combination which will open the menu where you can select Command Prompt (Admin). Step 1: Start the command line as an administrator in Windows by pressing Win key on your keyboard and typing 'Command Prompt' in the search field, then - right-click on the result and select Run as administrator.
To execute this command, you have to run command prompt as administrator. Many users are familiar with the sfc / scannow system file integrity check command, which automatically checks and fixes protected Windows system files.
