How to Repair a Corrupted Windows 10 Installation

 What is Windows system corruption?

Windows 10 is a lot like an old car. It breaks down, with no easy fix. We can’t fix it from the outside, but we can make it run better from within.

What you should know about Windows 10 is that a corrupted Windows installation system is the worst that could happen to your Windows installation. It is not just the fact that your computer could get infected by malware or other malicious programs. 

When your Windows installation system gets corrupt, it means you may lose all files and data on your computer. The next thing you need to do is to repair a corrupted Windows 10 installation system.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to repair a corrupted Windows 10 installation system so that you can save as much of your data as possible.

How do you know if your PC is corrupted?

Everyone is familiar with the famous Windows 10 Error 0x80070002. It's one of the most common Windows errors and it can be so frustrating to say the least. The error occurs when your system crashes, or stops responding properly to normal operation.

The problem arises when you are unable to access your files or other important data because your PC cannot read it, or maybe it is simply not responding at all. Some of the most common reasons why Windows 10 won't boot can be:

A corrupted partition on a hard drive, which will result in an error message that says "Windows has stopped working".

A corrupted partition on a hard drive, which will result in an error message that says "Windows has stopped working". A damaged motherboard or other components inside your PC (such as CPU, GPU, RAM), which will result in an error message that says "Something is wrong with my computer".

A damaged motherboard or other components inside your PC (such as CPU, GPU, RAM), which will result in an error message that says "Something is wrong with my computer". A faulty power supply unit inside your PC (such as a PSU), which will result in an error message that says "Something is wrong with my computer".

How to fix Windows system corruption issues?

Windows 10 is a major release for Microsoft’s operating system because of the addition of features like Cortana (the digital assistant) and its Smart Desktop feature.

It’s also a major release because it is the first version of Windows to be released with an online component, which allows users to update their OS without downloading a new installer.

Microsoft has stated that this new feature will not cause any performance degradation on Windows 10 systems. This means that you won’t have to wait for your computer to download and install the new software. Instead, you can simply choose to update your system from your phone or tablet instead.

If you have just installed Windows 10, there are several ways for you to get back on track with your operating system without having to reinstall it from scratch. It could be as simple as running Windows Update from Windows Update itself, rebooting, and then launching the application directly from the desktop (like in the image below).

Some users may report that they need a different method depending on their computer model and version of Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit). For example, some users have reported issues with installing 32-bit versions of Windows 10 on 64-bit systems with UEFI-based motherboards according to Microsoft's official support website .

This article will attempt to walk you through all these methods so that you can get back on track with Windows 10 after experiencing a BSOD or other issue. You will also learn what options are available if you want to reinstall Windows completely. To read more about fixing corrupted windows installation files:

2 Native Tools: SFC and Troubleshooters

To repair a corrupted Windows 10 installation, you can use 3 Native Tools: SFC and Troubleshooters. Once you have the tools in your hands, you can start fixing Windows 10.

If you want to repair your Windows 10 installation, you will need to download one of these 3 tools first.

You can download it from the website of Microsoft’s OEM partners or directly from Microsoft’s Windows 10 Technical Preview website.

In case of a failed Windows 10 installation, follow these instructions to get your computer back up and running again:

Step 1: Download the tool that is compatible with your operating system (i.e. 32-bit vs 64-bit) and click on the link for your operating system's download page.

Step 2: Click on the link for the tool that corresponds with your operating system type (i.e. 32-bit vs 64-bit).

Step 3: Click on the icon for the tool that corresponds with your operating system type (i.e. 32-bit vs 64-bit).

Step 4: Click on the "Run" button located at the bottom right corner of "Setup".

Step 5a: If you are using a 32-bit OS then select “Windows 10 x64” as your language type. If you are using a 64-bit OS then select “Windows 10 x86” as your language type and click on Next after selecting this language type under Language Support category in Setup window...and so forth till Step 5d when selecting “English” as your language type if selected this option...and so forth till Step 5f when selecting “French” as your language type if selected this option...and so forth till Step 5g where selecting “German” as your language type if selected this option... and so forth till Step 5k where selecting “Spanish” as your language type if selected this option...and so forth till Step 6 where clicking on Next without installing Win10 from disk screen here....and so forth to start installing Win10 from disk screen here....where click on Install Now button here....where click on Finish button here....where formating Win10 installation DVD after clicking Done button there....where clicking Yes button there at Step 7 when performing Driver Installation From Network Disc screen here....where clicking Yes button there at Step 8 after performing Driver Installation From USB Disc screen here....where clicking Yes

1.System File Checker

The easiest way to repair Windows 10 is to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool.

In short, the SFC tool is a free Windows utility that checks your system files for potential corruption, and deletes them if found.

Once you've launched a command prompt, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

It should look like this:

Keywords: windows 10 restore

Text: System Restore is a feature that can keep your computer from being put into use by third-party software. It stores previous settings and allows you to revert back to your desired state in case of a problem that has been fixed."

Driver Troubleshooting Tool (DDU)

Keywords: driver troubleshooting tool, bug fixer, driver fixer, drivers fixer

Text: DDU is a free tool that comes pre-installed on some versions of Windows. It helps users identify and resolve problems with the drivers installed on their systems." Generally speaking, DDU is an effective tool for fixing most common problems with various systems."  Windows 10 includes DDU in its package of ready-to-install updates."  You can run this tool directly from the Windows 8/8.1/10 Start Screen or by clicking on the Start button in Computer and then selecting Device Manager from the available options. The results will appear as text in a pane of information about your computer's hardware devices."  These can be sorted by type or severity, including error codes and symptoms so users can determine what kind of problem they are encountering when using their computer or accessing the Internet. Users can then proceed through each step until it completes its task or reaches an error message indicating progress has not been made at any point since it started running diagnostics on their computer." For more information on DDU click here .

2.Windows Troubleshooters

You can always rely upon Windows Troubleshooters to deal with Windows 10 installation errors, corrupted system files and corrupt registry data. These tools are the easiest way to restore your Windows installation after an error occurs.

In this publication we will show you how to get Windows 10 back on track when suffering from BSODs, driver errors or other unexplained issues.

Nuclear Option: In-Place Upgrade

If you have a Windows 10 installation, you might have encountered an error message telling you that your OS could not be installed on your computer.

Now, the recommended way to fix this error is to do a clean install of the latest version of Windows 10. But there’s another way. We show you how to uninstall and reinstall Windows 10 without doing a clean install so that you can repair the corrupted OS and get it working again.

Giving Up: Reinstalling Windows

Windows 10 is a big step forward for Microsoft. The latest version of the OS, Windows 10, is a major improvement over previous versions. But it is far from perfect. In this guide, we show you how to get Windows 10 back on track and start enjoying the benefits of Microsoft's latest update.

We expect that this guide will work for most Windows users with Windows 10, but there are some points to note:

If your computer has already crashed with BSODs before installing Windows 10 and you want to avoid reinstalling Windows completely, you can use our Repair Your Computer Guide instead.

If you want to know more about the differences between Windows 7 or 8 and the new operating system, then read our Beginner's Guide to Windows 7 or 8 .

Before You Begin  You may need to download and install third-party programs such as adwCleaner or Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Anti-Malware  to fix some problems during installation and remove malware before attempting the rest of this guide. Downloading these programs will also disable "Windows Defender" in your system tray (C:\Windows\System32\SpybotSDT_64.exe) until you run them again after completing this guide so that they can be used again in future installations of your computer.

Step 1  Start by launching CMD (Command Prompt) with administrative privileges by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting "run as administrator." This will open a new command prompt window similar to the one below: Step 2 Now type "cmd" followed by pressing Enter on your keyboard. A new command prompt window will appear: Step 3 Now type "wmic install .." followed by pressing Enter on your keyboard; this should produce output similar to that below: Step 4 If all goes well, you'll see output similar to that below: Note: This step must be completed before moving onto the next step because it requires running certain commands via Powershell (C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe). If not done properly, these steps are likely to fail since they require elevated privileges (administrative access). To continue without problems, repeat Step 3 after starting Step 1 but replace ".." with a blank space ("") when typing Wmic Install .. . That should be enough for now! If you still have issues after running all three of these steps without any problems appearing in CMD above outputted results or if you still encounter problems after running these

What's the Best Windows Repair Tool?

If you have not heard of the infamous BSOD (Blue Screen of Death), it is a term used to describe system problems caused by hardware failures or software issues. Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 have a similar bug where the OS crashes because of a corrupted installation file.

It’s not as much what happens, but more so how the problem gets fixed that matters. For example, while there are multiple methods in fixing Windows 10 BSODs, there are only two that I can find: Uninstalling the program and then going through another installation process.

The first method isn’t really recommended for most people because it involves resorting to using other programs or downloading third-party software. The second method is not recommended for most people because it involves going through another installation process which is time-consuming and involves lots of steps that may be cumbersome if you don’t know what you’re doing already (it also has its pros and cons).

This guide was written with those in mind but they might also be useful to some others looking for help with their own Windows installation issues.

How does Windows corruption happen?

Windows is a huge and growing piece of software that runs on almost every device. If it’s not installed correctly, there’s a good chance Windows will fail to boot up. Windows 10 accounts for around 20% of our daily usage, so it’s worth investigating any potential issues as soon as possible.
We'll discuss how to find and fix potential problems with your Windows installation in this article.
Windows 10 has become the most popular operating system in the world.
It is also one of the most unreliable. If a hardware device does not work, Windows 10 will not be able to boot up.
If you have an older version of Windows installed on your computer, Windows 10 may be corrupted and require a restart to repair it. Luckily, there are several ways to fix Windows 10 errors and restore it to its original state. First of all, you need to perform a full system scan with WIndows Repair Tool (Windows Repair tool) which will check every possible area of your computer to find out if any corruptions are present. Secondly, you can use Advanced System Restore (Windows Recovery Environment) which will restore your system back to its original state before the corruption occurred. Lastly, use System Restore (Windows Recovery Console) which will search for corrupted files and restore them back to their original state as well as completely reset the BIOS settings of your computer.