Fix Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform Requested Operation on Windows 11

Fix Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform Requested Operation on Windows 11

Commands Used:
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
chkdsk /r

Whenever you need to fix a BSOD error or any other type of Windows error, the first tool you probably reach for is the System File Checker. But what happens if you run an SFC scan and it throws you an error as well?

SFC Scannow can automatically fix many computer errors. Unfortunately, it can go haywire too. The most common issue when using the system file checker is the “windows resource protection could not perform the requested operation” error. Read on to learn what this error means and how you can fix it.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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System File Checker is a utility in Windows Operating Systems that helps users repair the corrupted System Image files. If System Image files are corrupted, your computer will not function properly and you will get errors with some programs or apps. System files corruption can be fixed with the help of SFC and DISM tools. You can run an SFC scan anytime to repair the corrupted system files. Sometimes the System File Checker tool does not perform the requested operation and throws the following error:

Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.