6 Ways to Overcome Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform The Requested Operation

 The /sfc scannow command is great for solving a problem on your PC, but what if it starts throwing up error messages like Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation.

System File Checker (SFC) is one of the most commonly used diagnostic tools in Windows. This tool is seen common in many tutorials as it allows its users to fix any system integrity violation with a single command. However, the sfc /scannow command can also give its users an error message that reads "Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation".

This error makes most people confused to fix it. In this post, we will share how to deal with this Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation.

What is Windows Resource Protection?

Windows Resource Protection (WRP) is a Windows resource that protects important system files and folders and registry keys from being replaced. It protects these components to avoid application and OS failure.

Basically, if WRP can't perform an operation, it's because it thinks running a function its user calls from a command can make changes and can harm the system. If you are sure that what you are doing will not harm the system (SFC certainly isn't), then go ahead.

How to Overcome Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform The Requested Operation

Fortunately, there are several easy ways to get rid of this Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation error message. Before we look at the fixes, let's see what could be causing the problem:

* This problem is caused by Windows servers containing errors.

* The SFC /scannow command doesn't work.

* SFC scan encountered conflicts from some other system component.

Therefore, We will provide a solution to solve this problem. Once done, hopefully you can get rid of the error.

1. Use CHKDSK Tool

The best way to repair the diagnostic tool is with another diagnostic tool. The CHKDSK tool will help you check HDD condition. If the tool finds disk errors, you know what's causing the problem with the SFC scan.

Use CHKDSK Tool

Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to launch Command Prompt with admin privileges. Then run the command chkdsk /r.

You may see a message saying that you need to schedule a disk check because the volume is in use by another process. Press Y to schedule the disk check the next time you restart your computer.

Restarting the computer and the CHKDSK tool will now fix any disk errors your system may have. When finished, try running the sfc /scannow command again.

2. Use SFC Tool In Safe Mode

If the previous method didn't work for you, it's possible that a system component is conflicting with the SFC tool. First, try running the command sfc /scannow in Safe Mode to see if that fixes the problem.

Use SFC Tool In Safe Mode

1. Press Win + R , type msconfig, and press Enter. This will launch the System Configuration window.

2. Switch to the Boot tab and look for Boot options at the bottom left of the window.

3. Check the box next to Safe boot and select the radio button next to Minimal. Press OK and reboot your PC.

This will help you boot into Safe Mode by only running essential processes. Try running the sfc /scannow command now and see if it works.

3. Use SFC Tool in Windows RE

If for some reason you don't want to boot into Safe Mode, you can also use the Windows Recovery Environment to run the SFC tool without running the conflicting elements. To enter Windows RE, you must open the Settings app.

Use SFC Tool In Windows RE

1. Press Win + I and navigate to Update Recovery.

2. On the right pane, click the Restart Now button under Advanced startup.

3. The computer will then restart and enter Windows RE.

4. Once you are in Windows RE, navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.

5. Run the SFC command now and see if it executes successfully.

4. Activate Windows Modules Installer

The TrustedInstaller service must be running on your system in order to recover lost or damaged WRP resources because it has full access to WRP files and registry keys. When you run the SFC tool, it triggers the service. However, if you have disabled the service, you may encounter the error mentioned above.

To check if the Windows Modules Installer is disabled, you have to visit the Services console.

Activate Windows Modules Installer

1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter to launch the Services console.

2. Find Windows Modules Installer and double click it to open the service properties.

3. Check Startup type services. If disabled, change to manual, and press OK.

4. Try running the sfc /scannow command now to see if the problem persists.

5. Perform Automatic Repair

At this point, you may want to consider performing an automatic repair to perform a thorough check on any systems that aren't working as they should. Automatic repair doesn't delete any files or restore any settings to their defaults, so if it doesn't find anything that needs repair, it will leave your system as it was before the scan.

If it finds something that needs fixing, it will fix it automatically or notify you that it can't fix the problem. This method is certainly worth a try if none of the previous options work.

Perform Automatic Repair

To perform an automatic repair, boot in the Windows Recovery Environment (as illustrated in the third fix) and navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Automatic Repair.

Once the process has started, let it run. If Automatic Repair fixes the problem, try running the SFC command after rebooting. However, if no issues are found or if Windows RE is unable to fix the problem, you may want to consider the last option.

6. Reinstall Windows

Hopefully, you are now able to properly run the sfc /scannow command. If that doesn't work, you may want to consider reinstalling Windows again. This is the last method, of course.

You'll get a fresh copy of Windows, but since you already have access to the OS, consider making a backup on your computer so you don't have to spend a lot of time setting everything up from scratch after reinstalling Windows.

Conclusion

So those are some ways to overcome Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation. If you are experiencing the “Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation” error when using /sfc scannow, now you know how to fix it.