Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them
The system file checker utility is also known as SFC utility or sfc.exe or sfc scannow allows windows users to scan for and restore corrupt missing windows system files. Whenever you experience some Windows functions aren’t working or Windows crashes, we recommend run System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. But there are some situations that it cannot deal with and the SFC scan results, “windows resource protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them” Show
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How to view the SFC log fileWhen you run SFC command the details of System File Checker stored in the CBS.Log file. To view the SFC log file you’ll need to make a readable copy on your desktop following the steps below. The following error occurred when running the SFC /SCANNOW command, to repair the system files on a Windows 10 PC: "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log"
This tutorial contains instructions to resolve the "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them" error, when running the SFC /SCANNOW command in Windows 7, 8 & 10 OS. FIX Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fixMethod 1. Check and Repair Hard Disk Errors.Method 2: FIX Windows corruption errors with the System Update Readiness tool (DISM).Method 3: Run SFC in Safe Mode.Method 4. Run the "SFC /SCANNOW" from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).Method 5. Examine the details of SFC SCAN.Method 6. Repair Windows 10 with an in-place Upgrade.Method 1. Check and Repair Hard Disk Errors.First of all check and repair possible errors on your hard drive using the CHKDSK command. To do that: 1. Open command prompt as administrator.
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Method 2: FIX Windows corruption errors with the System Update Readiness tool (DISM).The System Update Readiness tool is a Microsoft tool that can fix Windows corruption errors.
1. Download and save to your desktop the System Update Readiness tool according to your Windows version. 3. When the installation is completed, restart your computer.
1. Right click at Windows start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).2. At the command prompt window, type the following command & press Enter:
3. Be patient until DISM repairs component store.
5. Finally, give the SFC command (in Administrative command prompt):
Method 3: Run SFC in Safe Mode.1. Press Windows + R keys to load the Run dialog box.2. Type msconfig and press Enter.
3. Click the Boot tab and then check the Safe Boot option. Note: When you finish your job, open the System Configuration utility again and uncheck the “Safe Boot” option to start Windows normally.
5. Finally, give the SFC /SCANNOW command (in Administrative command prompt).
Method 4. Run the "SFC /SCANNOW" from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).Another method to fix the SFC error "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix", is to Offline run the SFC /SCANNOW command. Detailed instructions on how to do that, you can found in this article: How to Run SFC OFFLINE.
Method 5. Examine the details of SFC SCAN.The next method to resolve the "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files" in SFC, is to examine the SFC details in CBS.LOG file. To do that: 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator. findstr /c:"[SR]" %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log >"%userprofile%\Desktop\sfcdetails.txt" 3. Then navigate to your desktop and open the "sfcdetails.txt" file in notepad to view which files are corrupted and replace them with a good copy.
Method 6. Repair Windows 10 with an in-place Upgrade.The final method to fix Windows 10 problems, is to perform a Windows 10 Repair-Upgrade. For that task follow the detailed instructions on this article: How to repair Windows 10. That’s it! Let me know if this guide has helped you by leaving your comment about which method is worked for you. Please like and share this guide to help others. If this article was useful for you, please consider supporting us by making a donation. Even $1 can a make a huge difference for us in our effort to continue to help others while keeping this site free: We're hiringWe're looking for part-time or full-time technical writers to join our team! It's about a remote position that qualified tech writers from anywhere in the world can apply. Click here for more details. Why does Windows Resource Protection keep finding corrupt files?Why Does the "Windows Resource Protection Found Corrupt Files" Error Occur? The "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files" error message happens because of a failure from the System File Checker (SFC) tool, which is responsible for scanning the protected system files and resolving the issues related to them.
Why does SFC found corrupt files?The Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files error could be due to OS processes and services running. Starting Windows in Safe Mode only loads only the minimum drivers and services to boot. After booting into Safe Mode, you can then run an SFC Scan.
Does SFC scan fix anything?The sfc /scannow command will scan all protected system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy that is located in a compressed folder at %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.
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