Of course, Microsoft programmers are working and trying to fix any bugs. First of all, I recommend checking for updates and only then looking for errors. And in the task manager, you can track abnormal CPU or memory usage…
This article will tell you how to check Windows 11 for errors. Everyone remembers the ability to check the integrity of files, which rarely helps, but still… In practice, the troubleshooter can really save time. And third-party software only cleans the disk.
How to check the integrity of files
Method 1. In the new Windows terminal execute the command sfc /scannowYou can check the integrity of a single file with the command: sfc /scanfile=”Path_to_File”. Depending on the drive, the process may take some time. And then check out the results.
| Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations; | Great, you’re lucky and the system files are not damaged. |
| Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them; | everything was restored, see CBS.Log file for details. |
| Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation; | SFC repair tool cannot fix integrity errors… |
| Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them; | try offline scan via recovery environment. |
Method 2. The DISM tool is used to fix errors or restore functionality. Similar to Windows terminal (Administrator) execute the command: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth. She checks for damage to the storage facility.
Then by command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth We check the Windows component store for damage. And if necessary, we start the recovery process: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthYour computer must have access to the Internet.
New troubleshooter
For example, the Windows 11 app store does not work. Run Settings > System > Troubleshooting > Other tools… Find Windows Store Apps and press LaunchThe troubleshooter will detect problems and suggest a solution.
How to check disk for errors windows 11
You can check your disk for file system errors. In the properties Local disk (C:) select Service > Check. In the new window, although this check is not required, click Check disk. And after 10 seconds Windows successfully checked the disk. No errors were found.
And by the way, this can be done in the Windows terminal, command: chkdsk C:. If the system detects errors, then use chkdsk C: /f /r /x. Or other third-party software. When using a hard drive, you can run the defragmentation process.
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
In search Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool or do it mdsched.exe in the window Win+R. Click Perform a reboot and checkafter rebooting the verification process will begin. You can configure the verification: type, cache and number of passes. Upon completion, the PC will boot as usual.
Conclusion
There is a lot to say about the ability to restore integrity. In principle, this functionality will be enough for you. Remember that errors can be caused by third-party software. And I recommend cleaning the drive (C:) from unnecessary files in Windows 11.
