Want to run sfc /scannow

The command prompt has to be run as admin. Also known as an elevated command prompt.



Can you see 'Administrator' top right?

And you can find out how from the huge searchable Tutorials section - do have a look.. very useful.

I've found the one on running SFC for you:
Run SFC Command in Windows 10

Piccy said:

Hello,
Opened command prompt, typed in but i am told i have to be an administrator to do this, i have done this before, all was ok
I have checked my account and it shows Administrator under my name
Newbie here, i am baffled

Run Command Prompt as Administrator

Create Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut in Windows 10

Piccy said:

Many thanks, having a good read up about it .

Short version...


Go to: C:\Windows\System32 ...right click cmd.exe and choose: Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

Then, on the Desktop, right click the new shortcut and choose: Properties > Advanced ...and put a check mark in the "Run as Administrator" box.

Now you can pin that shortcut to your Start Menu or Taskbar. Every time you click on it... it will open an elevated (as Administrator) command prompt.

Shorter version:

dalchina said:

Shorter version:

Yeah. But, but... my thingy works for ALL command prompt stuffies.

Good. Thank you for your reply.

Piccy said:

All working, many thanks to you