Windows 7 System File Checker (sfc) not working
- by Andrew
I have a strange problem with Windows 7 RTM. I'm running Ultimate 64-bit edition.
Whenever I run sfc /scannow I get this error:
Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.
My research so far has told me that I need to set the Windows Module Installer and Windows Installer services' startup types to Manual.
They already were, so I manually started those services and tried again. No luck.
I've even booted into my Windows 7 repair disc and tried running sfc /scannow from that. All I get is this:
A repair operation is already pending. Restart and try again.
History:
I'm trying to run sfc because I am unable to open any images in Windows Photo Viewer. Whenever I try, I get the error "Class not registered."
I believe the problem started after I installed Gladinet, but I can't be sure. I've uninstalled Gladinet, but the problem remains.
System Restore was disabled (yes, I know I'm stupid - you don't have to remind me). Please help. Thanks.