In Figure 4, for example, I ran the System File Checker and received a message indicating that it discovered some corrupt files and that it was able to repair them.

The Windows system file checker is such an effective general fix-all that I believe every Windows user should know about it. Its function is simple.

Now that we have updated and potentially repaired our backup Windows 11 system files, we can scan for errors and apply repairs using the System File Checker.

3] Use the System File Checker (SFC) The SFC tool can scan and repair corrupted system files. If a system file related to the System Restore process is corrupt, the process will be interrupted.

If File Explorer isn't responding on your Windows machine, it can lead to headaches. Here are some solutions that might resolve the issue.

The glitch causes the System File Checker tool to report that certain files are corrupted even if they're not.