sfc.exe
scans protected (system?) files to verify their versions. Corrupted (or otherwise overwritten files) versions are replaced with the correct version from the cache folder %SystemRoot%\System32\DllCache
. sfc.exe
is typically used with the /scannow
option: C:\> sfc /scannow
sfc.exe
needs Administrator privileges (eleveted prompt?) to be run. ScfValue
under the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon