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sfc: Scan a specific file and, if possible, repair any problems.

$ sfc /scanfile=${path\to\file}

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The command "sfc /scanfile=${path\to\file}" is used to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool in Windows.

The SFC tool is a built-in Windows utility that scans for corrupted or missing system files and attempts to repair them. It can help resolve various issues related to system stability and performance.

In this command, "/scanfile=${path\to\file}" is an argument passed to the SFC tool. The "${path\to\file}" part should be replaced with the actual path to the file that you want to scan. This argument specifies the particular file that needs to be checked for integrity.

By running this command in the Command Prompt or PowerShell, the System File Checker will scan the specified file and verify its integrity. If any issues are detected, it will attempt to repair or replace the corrupted file using cached copies from the local Windows installation source (such as the Windows installation media or a recovery partition).

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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