Windows
Linux
System & Storage
Repair/Integrity
Windows sfc /scannow equivalent in Linux
Checks installed package files against package metadata.
Windows
→
sfc /scannow
Linux equivalents
sudo apt install debsums && sudo debsums -s
sudo rpm -Va
sudo pacman -Qkk
Overview
What this command does
Checks installed package files against package metadata.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Verify system package files
Checks installed package files against package metadata.
debsums -s
Verify system package files
debsums --help
Show command help when supported
man debsums
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
debsums -s
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: sfc /scannow
debsums -sReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
debsums -s | Verify system package files |
debsums --help | Show command help when supported |
man debsums | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt package: debsums | sudo apt install debsums && sudo debsums -s |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Fedora | rpm database | sudo rpm -Va |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman database | sudo pacman -Qkk |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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