• @unmagical@lemmy.ml
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    NEVER run a command you don’t know the purpose of. That being said, “sfc” stands for “System File Checker.” It is a utility that can help restore corrupted windows files. sfc /scannow checks your protected files and restores corrupted files from a local cache. The process can take some time and you MUST let it finish it’s entirely.

    In conclusion, this command is generally safe to run.

    • @Prunebutt@slrpnk.net
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      NEVER run a command you don’t know the purpose of

      lol. Someone never followed along in a linux tutorial.

      • @unmagical@lemmy.ml
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        Well, I try to understand why something is included. I’ve run arch for years (BTW), though my current computers are running Fedora and Debian. I won’t say I know everything about Linux or even installing it or booting it, but I do know more than I would if I just followed step by step.

    • @Aquila@sh.itjust.works
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      Rm stands for remove

      -fr stands for the French language

      / stands for your entire system

      Don’t trust random internet strangers either

      • @Galapagon@sh.itjust.works
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        So it’s removing French from your system. Sounds like a useful tool on Linux if you don’t speak French! Be sure to run as sudo though

        • WeirdAlex03
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          Don’t forget the --no-preserve-root either. If you leave the roots intact, the French will just grow right back

    • Ephera
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      251 month ago

      Does it also remove the French language pack?