Follow these steps to run the SFC /scannow utility in Safe Mode. This cannot be executed remotely.


  1. Type msconfig in the Windows search bar to run the System Configuration tool.
  2. Click on the Boot tab, check "Safe boot" under Boot options.
  3. Click OK and restart your computer in Safe Mode.
  4. If necessary, launch a Command Prompt and choose to Run as Administrator.
  5. Type SFC /scannow on the command line and hit Enter. (this can take several minutes to run)
  6. If any errors or failure occurs, record exactly what they state.