Windows Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Utilities and Commands
Here’s a list of the utilities and commands, which are helpful for system maintenance and troubleshooting in Windows: 1. System File Checker (SFC) Command: sfc /scannow Purpose: Scans and repairs corrupted or missing Windows system files immediately. How to Use: Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter . Wait for the scan to complete. It will automatically fix any issues it finds. When to Use: If you encounter errors like crashing apps, missing DLLs, or unexplained slowdowns. Command: sfc /scanonce Purpose: Scans and repairs corrupted or missing Windows system files at the next boot. May offer a cleaner scan compared to /scannow. 2. Disk Cleanup Command: cleanmgr Purpose: Frees up disk space by removing unnecessary files such as temporary files, system cache, and old Windows updates. How to Use: Open Disk Cleanup from the Start Menu. Select the drive you want to clean (usually C: ). Choose the file categories to...