Windows 10: how many times does sfc need to run to actually fix a file?

I have run sfc 3 times so far, it claims to have fixed a file. I reboot like it directs me to, I run it again and it claims to fix a file again. Looking at the log file it seems to be repairing the same file over and over. Is there anything I can do so it'll actually fix this file?

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I occasionally have a file that is visible in File Explorer but does not appear on the desktop. How can I fix this?

I understand, update us as soon as you performed the suggested troubleshooting. After doing so and still the issue
persists, kindly perform a SFC and DISM. It is possible that there is a system file corruption causing the file to disappear. To run SFC and DISM, follow these steps:



Run SFC Scan: 

To run an
SFC scan, follow these steps
(Kindly perform it again for 3 times after DISM):

• 
  Run
  Command Prompt as Administrator.  
  
• 
  Type
  sfc /scannow
  and hit
  Enter.   
  

Run DISM Tool: 

To perform
DISM, follow these steps:

• 
  Run
  Command Prompt as Administrator.  
  
• 
  Type the following command:  
  
  • 
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /scanhealth  
    
  • 
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth  
    

NOTE:
This might take a while to finish scanning.
Do not cancel.



If possible, kindly provide us the return message so that we can investigate it further.



Regards.

 

SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix

I tried your aforementioned method, rebooting 3 times, and running sfc /scannow 3 times, but with no luck I've decided to try the DISM method.

Thanks y'all!
CV

 

SFC unable to fix some of Windows Files

HI Ali. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator, here to help you.

Make sure you did everything in this checklist Step 10 for running SFC including confirming the System image by which it checks the files with DISM, then try SFC three separate times to see if it can repair the files:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

If not then move on to Step 11 to run a Repair Install, which keeps your files, settings and apps in place while reinstalling WIndows to replace all of the files including the damaged ones. This is NOT a typical Reset or reinstall of WIndows since it saves
everything in place, takes about an hour, solves most problems by the easiest method possible. This is always the next step when SFC cannot repair broken files.

I hope this helps. Based on the results you report back I may have other suggestions if necessary. If you will wait to choose whether the problem is resolved, then I will continue to help until the problem is fixed.

I hope this helps. Based on the results you report back I may have other suggestions if necessary. If you will wait to choose whether the problem is resolved, then I will continue to help until the problem is fixed.

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