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DISM RestoreHealth CANT find source files even after i specified them

Guy Jacobs 0 Reputation points
2025-01-11T16:35:54.7233333+00:00

Something is wrong with my computer and i have tried multiple ways to repair it. my SFC doesnt work and says the processs could not start the repair service. DISM says it cant find the source origionally so I looked online on how to specify where the ISO file is and did that, yes i made sure it had the right disk, but it still says cant find source files.
In windows update i even have Winsows 11 version 23H2 (repair Version) but that fails to install with download error 0x80246019.

It takes like 3-4 tries booting up my computer for the day for something not to go wrong and it is usable.

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  1. Daisy Zhou 27,681 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-14T08:35:56.0266667+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Please try the suggestions below.

    1. When SFC returns the error "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service," it often means that the Windows Modules Installer service isn't running. Please find it in the services list and turn it on manually.
    2. If DISM can't find the source files, ensure you're using the correct path to the ISO file.
    3. Error 0x80246019 can occur due to various reasons, including corrupted update files or insufficient disk space. Here are some steps you can try:
    4. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.Find Windows Update and click Run.
    5. Clear the Windows update cache:

    Open Command Prompt as an administrator, run the following commands one by one:

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop bits

    net stop cryptsvc

    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

    ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

    net start wuauserv

    net start bits

    net start cryptsvc

    1. Install the update manually.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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