If a reboot doesn't work
There is a system repair in progress that requires a reboot during SFC scan [solution]
If you have encountered the error message "There is a pending system repair that requires a reboot to complete", you are probably trying to run the System File Checker (SFC). The reason for this error is that a previous repair has not yet been completed. Until you complete the pending system repair, you will not be able to successfully run the SFC utility.
In most cases, the error is easy to fix and doesn’t require any major troubleshooting. A reboot may fix the problem, but if that doesn’t work, there are other solutions you can try. Below, we’ll discuss the most common ways to address this error.
DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) is a built-in command line utility on Windows used to service system images. It is a powerful tool for troubleshooting a wide range of issues.
