Want to run sfc but cannot

Hi All,
I have teyped in command prompt, i then run as administrator, i get the black screen up with cursor flashing but cannot type anything in.
I also noticed it is showing system 32 exe but i thought windows was 64
The reason i want to do this is because i installed some free rubbish software and its caused a slow boot up time tec
Silly me

Megahertz said:

The CMD.exe file that opens the CMD window is under a C:\Windows\system32 folder. Nothing to do with the OS type.

On the search box type sfc /scannow + enter and it will begin a scan.

Many thanks, I’m a newbie to windows 10

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WXC said:

Hello, Piccy.

If not already so, welcome to the forum.

Sometime, 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Addressing specifically, just your first sentence...





Place your mouse cursor where the 'red check' mark is, and type in sfc /scannow and press 'Enter' on your keyboard.






Note ~ "This process will take some time"




From initiation to completion, it took my PC eight (8) minutes.

Best of luck.

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As to the rest of your post, (removing rubbish software), follow the advice given by @dalchina and @Megahertz.

I’m a newbie and very grateful for the info

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Megahertz said:

I agree with Dalchina. First thing you need to do is to uninstall the rubbish software.
Open Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Programs and Features, look for the rubbish software and uninstall it.

Many thanks to you

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dalchina said:

If you can't fully uninstall that program, your possible options are:

a. Use a system restore point created before you did.
b. Use a 3rd party uninstaller (free) e.g. Revo Uninstaller or Geek Uninstaller. Wise Uninstaller (free) offers 'custom' uninstall if you need to browse somewhere to find part of the program remaining (more technical).
c. If you routinely use 3rd party disk imaging- as is endlessly recommended here- then restore an image created before you installed this program.

Here's one way to launch a command prompt as admin:


Running SFC /SCANNOW is unlikely to help with the impact of a 3rd party program, nor will it remove it.

Thanks, a great help

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Hi All,
Did as you advised, all working well
Many thanks again

dalchina said:

Now before something REALLY breaks (and disks can fail) - are you using 3rd party disk imaging to help you restore your PC to as was before the disaster happened? Even if the disk failed or your dog ate your PC? (!)

Using that reglarly and routinely is a great idea- e.g. Macrium Reflect (often thought the best) or, simpler appearance, Aomei Backupper (Chinese). Both have free versions, but Macrium is not going to update the free version further.

Hello,
Great idea
I have downloaded the standard editon of Aomei backupper
I intend, in the future to install an ssd drive, i did this on my macbook and noticed a big difference, i cannot remember the free software is used though
I understand i can clone with Aoemi ?
Thanks again , a fantastic forum.