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Windows Fax and Scan Could not Complete Scan: 4 Fixes to use
Get the best out of your scanner once again
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Updated onAugust 2, 2024
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Some Windows users encountered the errorCould not complete scanwhen scanning their documents using the Windows Fax and Scan feature.
If you are also facing this inconvenience and you are searching for a solution to fix the error, you can find below a couple of solutions that may help you improve your problem:
Why is my Windows Scan not working?
There could be several reasons why your Windows Scan is not working. However, some common causes include the following:
If Windows fax and scan will not scan or cannot open the document for viewing, the solutions below should help.
How can I fix Windows Fax and Scan could not complete scan error?
1. Update the drivers for your scanner
2. Run the hardware troubleshooter
3. Repair corrupted system files
System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.
Could not complete scan error can occur if specific components of your operating system are damaged or corrupted, and to fix them, you can use an SFC scan.
Once the scan is finished, please check if the problem is solved. If the issue is still there or you could not run an SFC scan before, a good solution now would be to repeat the SFC scan.
4. Run the Windows update
To have a healthy computer, you must keep updating Windows to the latest release and drivers. This also helps you solve any issues or difficulties you may be experiencing.
Did any solutions help you fix the Could not complete scan error? Your experience is always important to us, and you can share it by leaving a comment below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
