Windows 10: SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix

Discus and support SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I ran sfc /scannow in an admin command prompt, however when it completes I receive this message: "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by CosmicVibe, Sep 3, 2015.

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  1. COSMICVIBE
    CosmicVibe Win User

    SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix


    I ran sfc /scannow in an admin command prompt, however when it completes I receive this message:

    "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. Note that logging is currently not
    supported in offline servicing scenarios."

    Anybody know what this means, and how to fix it? I think that it may be somehow related to a few errors happening on my laptop--such as live tiles not working, and the inability to use some apps without crashes.

    Thanks in advance!

    CV*Cool

    :)
     
    CosmicVibe, Sep 3, 2015
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  2. JTCWEB1
    jtcweb1 Win User

    Windows 10 - SFC finds corrupt files and is unable to fix - DISM Doesn't Help - What Next??

    Hello,

    The link above points to instructions for the technical preview. Will they work for the release version?
     
    jtcweb1, Sep 3, 2015
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  3. JTCWEB1
    jtcweb1 Win User
    Windows 10 - SFC finds corrupt files and is unable to fix - DISM Doesn't Help - What Next??

    Version 1511 (OS Build 10586.164)

    I'm not running the preview version. I built this computer late in 2015 and bought Windows 10 from the Microsoft Online Store.

    It does look like I have a stuck update also as the poser off link does say "update and restart", even after restarting several times.
     
    jtcweb1, Sep 3, 2015
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  4. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix

    Open Command Prompt Admin and copy paste the following.
    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
     
    dencal, Sep 3, 2015
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  5. AXE0
    axe0 New Member
    When you get this error it means that the System File Check a.k.a. Windows Resource Protection simply could add/repair missing or corrupted files or other problems with these files.

    If you get this error you should try the following a few times:
    • sfc/scannow
    • reboot
    • sfc/scannow
    Only when after a few times sfc/scannow still hasn't solved it, then you could try DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.

    A reboot is necessary for sfc in order to try to fix the problems, it usually takes a few tries for sfc to solve the problems.
     
    axe0, Sep 4, 2015
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  6. COSMICVIBE
    CosmicVibe Win User
    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
     
    CosmicVibe, Sep 4, 2015
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  7. COSMICVIBE
    CosmicVibe Win User
    I have tried that method, the DISM, and received the following message:

    "Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10240]
    (c) 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

    C:\WINDOWS\system32>dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 10.0.10240.16384

    Image Version: 10.0.10240.16384

    [==========================100.0%==========================]

    Error: 0x800f081f

    The source files could not be found.
    Use the "Source" option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. For more information on specifying a source location, see Configure a Windows Repair Source.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    C:\WINDOWS\system32>"


    While great at operating other Windows features, the Command Prompt is a land I've yet to explore. Thanks for the help again.

    CV
     
    CosmicVibe, Sep 5, 2015
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  8. AXE0
    axe0 New Member

    SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix

    That error is a known problem with windows 10
    Try an in-place upgrade, it should solve the issue.
     
    axe0, Sep 5, 2015
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  9. COSMICVIBE
    CosmicVibe Win User
    So basically I'm going to Start>Settings>Update & Security>Recovery>Reset This PC

    Right?
     
    CosmicVibe, Sep 5, 2015
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  10. AXE0
    axe0 New Member
    No, an in-place upgrade is different from a reset and refresh.
    Please follow the tutorial.
     
    axe0, Sep 5, 2015
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  11. DBOWSMOUNT
    dbowsmount Win User
    Hi everyone!

    My laptop also shows the message "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them"when I run sfc /scannow in an administrator command prompt. In addition to that, the home button, cortana, and the audio system don't work. Nothing happens if you click on them. And connecting to the internet is impossible, due to problems the troubleshooter could not identify. These problems started soon after I downloaded windows 10.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    dbowsmount, Sep 7, 2015
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  12. DEMONCAMBER
    demoncamber Win User
    Really starting to regret going to windows 10... So many issues with corruption... Just doesn't seem to hold up like 7 did when there was an issue. I'm having this issue now... Windows 10 is nowhere near stable yet.
     
    demoncamber, Jan 12, 2016
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  13. VITAMIN
    vitamin Win User

    SFC Finds Corrupt Files but is Unable to Fix

    CosmicVibe...did you ever get this figured out?
     
    vitamin, Jul 23, 2016
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  14. TEXASBANDIT
    TexasBandit Win User
    The message indicates the required source file is unavailable. You need to download the ISO file from

    Windows 10 ISO Download - Windows 10 Forums

    Once it is downloaded, mount the ISO file on your system. Then use the command

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /source:WIM:E:\sources\Install.wim:1/LimitAccess

    where E is the mounted volume.

    This should fix your problem.
     
    TexasBandit, Jul 26, 2016
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  15. TEXASBANDIT
    TexasBandit Win User
    reply mistake, please ignore
     
    TexasBandit, Jul 26, 2016
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