Starting with Windows Vista, the System File Checker was included in the Windows Resource Protection (WRP), allowing it to protect not just typical data, but also registries, and critical system files. The System File Checker, also known as the sfc.exe is a utility that has been with the Windows OS since Windows 98, although it served a different purpose compared to nowadays.
Whenever you are experiencing PC issues, the most common troubleshooting solution that anyone should try is to make use of their OS’s built-in tools.įor example, if you’re experiencing generic Windows 10 errors, system corruptions, or anything of the sort, the System File Checker is and should be, your go-to solution.
