4 Ways to Fix Corrupt Files on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes:

Method 1: Use SFC and DISM Commands

You can quickly run anSFC (System File Checker) scanfollowed by a DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan to find and fix the corrupt files on your system. Here are the steps for the same:

Step 1:Press theWindows + S keysand typeCommand Prompt. Then, click onRun as administrator. TypeSFC/scannowcommand into the Terminal window and pressEnter.

After the SFC (System File Checker) scan completes, you’ll see a message indicating whether or not any problems need fixing. If the SFC scan found no issues, you would get a message saying, ‘Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.’

Step 2:Run aDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan once you have completed theSFC scan.

To perform aDISMscan on your PC, execute all the commands listed below one command at a time by copying and pasting them into Command Prompt and pressing theEnterkey.

This DISM scan might take some time. After completing both scans, restart your PC to see if it helps restore your corrupted data.

Method 2: Run Startup Repair

Startup repair is a troubleshooting tool built into Windows that helps fix issues when your PC doesn’t start. Here’s how to commenceStartup RepairusingAdvance Startup Optionson your Windows 11 PC to fix corrupt files.

Step 1:Press and hold theShift keyon your keyboard. Keep holding theShift key. Then, head to thePower menuin Start and click onRestart. SelectTroubleshootonce your PC restarts.

Step 2:Click onAdvanced options. Then, click onStartup Repair. Once done,wait forStartup Repairto scan and repair issues on your PC.

Method 3: Use the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

To help you troubleshoot RAM-related issues, Microsoft Windows offers a handy tool called the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Here’s how to use it on your system:

Step 1:Press theWindows + R keystogether to access the Run utility. When aRundialog appears, typemdsched.exeand click onOK. You should see a Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool window pop up on your screen with two options:

Once your PC restarts, the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool will automatically start scanning your system for memory-related issues in Standard mode. Running a two-pass scan in Standard mode should be enough to discover any memory error in most cases.

Note:You must press theTabkey on your keyboard to cycle through the different scan options, F10 to Apply the new changes, or Esc to go back and cancel the changes.

Method 4: Run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter

You can run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter to find and fix problems with your computer that might be causing data corruption, as detailed in the steps below:

Step 1:Press theWindows + S keysto open Windows Search and typeControl Panel. From the results, click onOpen. On the Control Panel window, click on theCategory drop-downand selectLarge Icons.

Step 2:Scroll to the bottom and click onTroubleshooting. On thetroubleshooting page, click onView allon the left sidebar.Step 2:Scroll to the bottom and click onTroubleshooting. On thetroubleshooting page, click onView allon the left sidebar.

Step 3:Click onNextto start theSystem Maintenance Troubleshooter. Alternatively, you can run this troubleshooter as an administrator by selectingAdvanced> tapping on theRun as Administratorcheck box.

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Last updated on 27 August, 2024

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