DISM error; ?should I run with another sourc, or just reinstall

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In preparation for migrating my Win10 Pro(1909) installation to a larger SSD, I ran
DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
and got a 0x800f081f error. I have verified Group Policy and updated NET Framework 3.5, but the error recurs. One solution seems to be to make a new .iso using MCT and use that (somehow, not really clear how to do that) as the source files for DISM, but I’m wondering – if I make a new installation .iso, wouldn’t it be easier/more comprehensive to just do a “non-destructive in-place reinstall” (or whatever they’re calling it these days) (Would that also clean up my WinSxS folder?),or perhaps just a repair install using my current setup?
I have run sfc /scannow and it fixed a few problems (all good on 2nd run), but the DISM error persists.
Thanx in advance to all for help.
Zig

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The 6th reply in this thread seems to work.

cheers, Paul

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Zig

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Zig wrote:

if I make a new installation .iso, wouldn’t it be easier/more comprehensive to just do a “non-destructive in-place reinstall” (or whatever they’re calling it these days) (Would that also clean up my WinSxS folder?)

I would suggest following through with that.  On the other hand, there is a DISM command that does cleanup the WinSxS folder.  From an elevated command prompt, type or copy/paste the following:

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup /resetbase

If that runs successfully, you can try dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth again.  If that fails again, just do a repair/reinstall using a fresh ISO from the MCT.

Remember that you must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group to run the repair/reinstall.

• Paul T wrote:

  The 6th reply in this thread seems to work.

  The ISO linked in that reply is no longer available.

 

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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@BBearen

“Remember that you must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group to run the repair/reinstall.”

I confess I don’t know what this GROUP is. I have a local user account for me and I have administrator rights (not the ‘hidden’ super administrator account) What  are you referring to as administrator GROUP?

Thnx!!

DriftyDonN

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I confess I don’t know what this GROUP is. I have a local user account for me and I have administrator rights (not the ‘hidden’ super administrator account) What are you referring to as administrator GROUP?

Computer Management > System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Groups > Administrators

“Administrators have complete and unrestricted access to the computer/domain”

I have a user account in the Administrators group under the name Admin.  There are some functions of Windows as well as some programs/apps that run on Windows that require one being logged on as a member of the Administrators group.  That’s when I log off my regular user account and log on as Admin.

There is no real need to activate the default Administrator account (but to do that, one must first be logged on as a member of the Administrators group).  A member of the Administrators group has the same access (except in some really rare circumstances) to the computer/domain as the default Administrator.

“Run as administrator” from the right-click context menu does not have the full access as that of a member of the Administrators group.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

Computer Specs

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Zig

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@bbearrean,

Thanks for this. When I get to Administrators group, I see 2 entries: Administrator and Don

(that would be me) So I guess I am a ‘member’ of the administrators group then. I only created a local account when installing -I think I started w/ 1803 Home ? Not sure.(are Admin rights automatic if only one user?Upgraded to Pro right quick and am at Ver 1909 now. Now, I have microsoft email accounts(hotmail and live.com) but do not have either listed as user- every so often I get notification my MSft account needs attn…..but I have no idea what they want from me- settings opens to accounts, I close settings and thats it! Microsoft Store does list the accounts but I never use the store nor do I use the email accounts cept for junk/spam and diversion!

DriftyDonN

 

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DriftyDonN wrote:

So I guess I am a ‘member’ of the administrators group then. I only created a local account when installing -I think I started w/ 1803 Home ? Not sure.(are Admin rights automatic if only one user?

Yes, Don is a member of the Administrators group.  On a new/fresh installation, the first user created is by default a member of the Administrators group.  I use Admin as the first user, then after the PC/laptop is setup to my preferences, I create a standard user account for all routine use.

The Administrator account that you see is disabled by default, and as I said in my previous post, doesn’t need to be enabled.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

Computer Specs

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I see! Do you set up the 2nd user account so as to not have admin rights as a protective measure of sorts? Some actions require admin rights and a simple ok or continue gives approval-seems too easy.

Don

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I see! Do you set up the 2nd user account so as to not have admin rights as a protective measure of sorts?

Exactly, and I leave UAC set to defaults.  For most actions that require elevated privileges, I can just right-click and select Run as administrator, input the Admin PIN, and elevated privileges only apply to what I’m running at the moment.

Running as a member of the Administrators group means the system is running at elevated privileges level which, in my view, is equivalent of having the fence up but leaving the gate open.  It’s been a long-time habit of mine, and I’m quite comfortable with taking that extra step from time to time.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

Computer Specs

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Whadayathink!! BBearen’s suggestion of:

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup /resetbase

seems to have fixed everything!

Now

DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

runs to completion without errors, as does sfc /scannow

No need for repair installation, etc., and I can get on with migrating my Win10 installation to the larger SSD.

 

 

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