Windows command fix
Repair Windows System Files With DISM and SFC Commands
Use this page when you searched for: SFC scannow, DISM RestoreHealth, corrupt Windows files, DLL missing, component store repair. For missing DLLs, broken Windows features, crashes, or corrupted system files.
What this fix is for
SFC and DISM are built-in Windows repair commands for damaged system files and component store problems. DISM repairs the Windows image that SFC relies on, then SFC scans protected system files and replaces damaged copies when possible.
Before you run it
These commands are official Windows maintenance commands and do not remove personal files. They can take several minutes and may appear paused at a percentage. Do not close the window while the repair is running.
Steps
1. Open Terminal or Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run DISM first, then SFC as shown above.
3. Wait until the scan reaches 100%, then restart.
After the command
Use this page when Windows features fail, system apps crash, DLL errors appear, or other fix pages do not solve the problem. Restart after completion before testing again.
Use this command only for the problem described on this page. Restart Windows after service, network, update, or file repair commands before testing again.
Quick questions
Is this command safe for personal files?
These commands are official Windows maintenance commands and do not remove personal files. They can take several minutes and may appear paused at a percentage. Do not close the window while the repair is running.
What should I do after running it?
Use this page when Windows features fail, system apps crash, DLL errors appear, or other fix pages do not solve the problem. Restart after completion before testing again.