SFC / DISM - Repairing System

The system tools SFC and DISM, which are part of Windows 10 and Windows 11, can only be operated via text commands and are actually only intended for IT professionals and system administrators. However, the system repair that is possible with these tools does not require any special knowledge, which makes them interesting for all other users too.

DISM

DISM ("Deployment Image Servicing and Management") is actually a tool for integrating and maintaining image files. The repair function for Windows system files is therefore strictly speaking an additional feature.

SFC

SFC is the actual system file check program with which you can eliminate problems caused by missing or damaged system files. In the event of problems, we recommend running SFC first. If this is unsuccessful, you can then try DISM.

How it works

ECHO ON

sfc /scannow
timeout 5

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
timeout 5

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
timeout 5

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
timeout 5