How to Fix SFC Scannow Failures When the SFC /scannow command does not complete as expected it can be quite frustrating. Here are several ways to diagnose and solve the problem with guaranteed results:
Understanding the Problem
System File Checker(SFC) is a Windows utility that provides scanning and repair tools(outbox). But, the main problem people face is of;-
Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested task.
There could be a multitude of reasons causing these errors such as file corruption, permission issues or software conflicts.
How to Fix SFC Scannow Failures
Run SFC in Safe Mode
Start your computer in Safe Mode to minimize the impact of other applications.
Do this by typing msconfig in the Run dialog (Win + R), and selecting Safe boot under Boot tab then restart your PC.system file checker (ad)
In Safe Mode open an Administrative command prompt and re-run sfc /scannow.
Use DISM Tool
DISM can help repair the underlying Windows image if SFC fails.
Run the following in an administrator Command Prompt 1
bashDism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Try to run sfc /scannow again after DISM completes.
Check Disk for Errors
If there are corrupted sectors on your hard drive, SFC might not run as it should.
Type the following in an elevated Command Prompt:
bashchkdsk /r
Put in the prompts to perform disk checking on your next reboot.
Activate Hidden Administrator Account
SFC is sometimes restricted by permission issues and not able to operate correctly.
Run this to enable the hidden Administrator account:
bashnet user administrator /active:YES
Sign into this account and attempt to run sfc /scannow
Assess Pending Deletes AND RENAMES
These folders might cause issues with SFC operations when they host old update files.
Either of these folders located in C:\Windows\WinSxS\ folder must exist and be empty.
Conclusion
If none of these steps work, you could always do a Windows Repair Installation or get help from technical support for more detailed troubleshooting.
After using this process, I hope you would have fixed SFC Scan Fails And Could Not Repair File corruption as well.
