How to Add System File Checker (sfc scannow) Context Menu in Windows
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Microsoft System File Checker is a useful, built-in utility that can scan for and restore corrupted files in Windows. It is often used and recommended by techs and advanced users, however, it's relatively simple to use. You can also add System File Checker to your Context Menu in Windows 7, 8, and 10.
While complete scans aren't often needed, it's more likely that you occasionally need to scan and repair single files.
Numerous registry changes need to be made, so we'll use registry files. If you were wondering, the included registry file will create a new Key called SFC in Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell so deleting the SFC key will remove the option, or again, a registry file is included.
Download Add System File Checker Context Menu in Windows, and extract the two files:
Add System File Checker Context Menu.reg
Remove System File Checker Context Menu.reg (Default)
Double-click Add System File Checker Context Menu.reg or Remove System File Checker Context Menu.reg to enable or disable Disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10.
Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
Click Yes when prompted by Registry Editor.
Click OK when prompted by the Registry Editor.
Right-click on your Desktop, and you will now see System File Checker with two options. Run System File Checker and System File Checker Log, which will add a log file to the Desktop.
This tweak is included as part of MajorGeeks Registry Tweaks.
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While complete scans aren't often needed, it's more likely that you occasionally need to scan and repair single files.
Numerous registry changes need to be made, so we'll use registry files. If you were wondering, the included registry file will create a new Key called SFC in Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell so deleting the SFC key will remove the option, or again, a registry file is included.
Download Add System File Checker Context Menu in Windows, and extract the two files:
Add System File Checker Context Menu.reg
Remove System File Checker Context Menu.reg (Default)
Double-click Add System File Checker Context Menu.reg or Remove System File Checker Context Menu.reg to enable or disable Disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10.
Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
Click Yes when prompted by Registry Editor.
Click OK when prompted by the Registry Editor.
Right-click on your Desktop, and you will now see System File Checker with two options. Run System File Checker and System File Checker Log, which will add a log file to the Desktop.
This tweak is included as part of MajorGeeks Registry Tweaks.
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