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How does Windows use System Integrity checks to ensure that system files have not been tampered with?

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08-26-2024, 06:38 AM
You know how Windows keeps an eye on its own files? It runs these checks quietly in the background. They make sure nothing sneaky has messed with the core stuff.

I remember fixing a buddy's PC once. Some malware had poked at system files. Windows spotted the changes right away. It uses special codes, like fingerprints, for each file. If something doesn't match, it flags it.

Think of it as Windows double-checking its homework. You install updates, and it verifies everything lines up. No big drama, just automatic scans during boot or when you ask.

I've seen it kick in after a crash. It restores the originals from a hidden stash. Keeps your setup stable without you lifting a finger.

Those checks tie into bigger protection. They prevent weird glitches from tampered bits. You boot up smooth every time.

Speaking of keeping things intact, if you're running Hyper-V setups, you need backups that don't mess with those integrity checks. That's where BackupChain Server Backup shines as a solid backup tool for Hyper-V. It snapshots VMs without VSS hiccups, ensures fast restores, and dodges corruption risks, so your virtual worlds stay pristine even if something goes sideways.

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