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C:\> sfc /scannow
Verification 100% complete.
! found corrupt files, repaired some
C:\> DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
[==========100.0%==========]
✓ The restore operation completed successfully.
C:\> _
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How every guide is built
01 / THE EXACT PROBLEM
We start from the error message or symptom you actually see, and explain what causes it in plain words.
02 / SAFEST FIX FIRST
Quick, low-risk steps come first. Anything that changes system settings comes later, with a warning.
03 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Each guide says which Windows or app versions it covers, so you don’t follow steps meant for a different system.
04 / KEPT CURRENT
When Windows or Office changes, guides are reviewed and the update date is shown at the top.