Experts Recommend This Trick to Make Your PC Run Like the Day You First Installed Windows
Windows has a large number of hidden tools that can help you solve many of the most common problems and errors that usually arise with this operating system.
Over time, it's normal for your computer's performance to deteriorate, which is why it may crash, applications may close on their own, or even some essential elements, such as the taskbar, may stop responding.
It is worth noting that these problems are more common than they seem, and you have surely already encountered a similar situation on some occasions.
If you also notice that your computer freezes for no apparent reason or some features stop working properly, your first impulse will likely be to reinstall Windows so that everything works normally again.
However, choosing this option comes with certain risks, as you may lose important data, settings, or files. Fortunately, there is a trick that can help you solve most of these problems quickly and easily.
An expert has shared a method that allows you to fix errors on your computer without having to reinstall anything. You don’t have to download or install any additional software; all you need is Windows Terminal and a command.
This method uses a little-known but very powerful Windows tool called System File Checker or SFC for short.
- How to Use System File Checker (SFC) to Repair Your Computer
System File Checker is a built-in utility that checks the integrity of files that are essential for Windows to run properly. Over time, some of these files can become damaged or corrupted, causing system crashes and errors.
This tool performs a comprehensive scan and if it detects any issues, it tries to fix them automatically. Using it is much simpler than it seems and here we tell you how to perform this process step by step.
First, open cmd in administrator mode. To do this, right-click on the Windows Start menu icon, select cmd and run it as administrator.
Type the following command and then press Enter on your keyboard to run it.
sfc /scannow
The tool will start scanning your system files for errors. This process may take a few minutes, so you will have to wait for it to finish. After the analysis, the terminal will display a message letting you know if errors were found and corrected.
System File Checker is a powerful feature because it focuses on the core of the operating system. It does not touch or affect your personal files or application settings, so you do not have to worry about possible data loss.
If, for some reason, the tool tells you that it found errors, but was unable to fix them, you can consider more advanced options.
In most cases, this simple command will solve the problems that were causing you a headache. If not, at least you've tried a simple and safe solution before resorting to reinstalling your operating system.