Can't install Windows 8.1 Update - Error 0x800f081f











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My laptop came with Windows 8 pre-installed. I installed all Microsoft updates, including that to 8.1 and have continued to do so.



The latest update which has come through is KB 2912355 which is a massive 890 MB. This has refused ti install, despite many attempts.



The system reports error 800F081F. Having looked at Microsoft online support, I have tried the following :-



DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth


this failed with the following comments :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not found or the component store cannot be repaired.
Error: 0x800f081f


I have therefor tried the next suggestion under 'repair a Windows image' :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth


This reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth


This also reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I therefore next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


The output was :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not fou
onent store cannot be repaired.

Error: 0x800f081f

DISM failed. No operation was performed.
For more information, review the log file.

The DISM log file can be found at C:WINDOWSLogsDISMdism.log

C:WINDOWSsystem32>Dism /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.3.9600.16384
Error: 87
The cleanup-image option is unknown.
For more information, refer to the help by running DISM.exe /?.


I did have a look at the DISM help, but the options are so many and so complicated that I didn't get anywhere.



According to Microsoft, I have an image which is repairable, but nothing they have suggested worked!



I'd be very grateful if anyone could suggest what to try next!










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    Open a command prompt as administrator, and run this command: sfc /scannow. Post the command output when done. Then upload somewhere (e.g. ge.tt/about) the CBS.log file (usually located in C:WindowsLogsCBS) and post here the resulting link.
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My laptop came with Windows 8 pre-installed. I installed all Microsoft updates, including that to 8.1 and have continued to do so.



The latest update which has come through is KB 2912355 which is a massive 890 MB. This has refused ti install, despite many attempts.



The system reports error 800F081F. Having looked at Microsoft online support, I have tried the following :-



DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth


this failed with the following comments :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not found or the component store cannot be repaired.
Error: 0x800f081f


I have therefor tried the next suggestion under 'repair a Windows image' :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth


This reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth


This also reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I therefore next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


The output was :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not fou
onent store cannot be repaired.

Error: 0x800f081f

DISM failed. No operation was performed.
For more information, review the log file.

The DISM log file can be found at C:WINDOWSLogsDISMdism.log

C:WINDOWSsystem32>Dism /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.3.9600.16384
Error: 87
The cleanup-image option is unknown.
For more information, refer to the help by running DISM.exe /?.


I did have a look at the DISM help, but the options are so many and so complicated that I didn't get anywhere.



According to Microsoft, I have an image which is repairable, but nothing they have suggested worked!



I'd be very grateful if anyone could suggest what to try next!










share|improve this question




















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    Open a command prompt as administrator, and run this command: sfc /scannow. Post the command output when done. Then upload somewhere (e.g. ge.tt/about) the CBS.log file (usually located in C:WindowsLogsCBS) and post here the resulting link.
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My laptop came with Windows 8 pre-installed. I installed all Microsoft updates, including that to 8.1 and have continued to do so.



The latest update which has come through is KB 2912355 which is a massive 890 MB. This has refused ti install, despite many attempts.



The system reports error 800F081F. Having looked at Microsoft online support, I have tried the following :-



DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth


this failed with the following comments :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not found or the component store cannot be repaired.
Error: 0x800f081f


I have therefor tried the next suggestion under 'repair a Windows image' :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth


This reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth


This also reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I therefore next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


The output was :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not fou
onent store cannot be repaired.

Error: 0x800f081f

DISM failed. No operation was performed.
For more information, review the log file.

The DISM log file can be found at C:WINDOWSLogsDISMdism.log

C:WINDOWSsystem32>Dism /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.3.9600.16384
Error: 87
The cleanup-image option is unknown.
For more information, refer to the help by running DISM.exe /?.


I did have a look at the DISM help, but the options are so many and so complicated that I didn't get anywhere.



According to Microsoft, I have an image which is repairable, but nothing they have suggested worked!



I'd be very grateful if anyone could suggest what to try next!










share|improve this question















My laptop came with Windows 8 pre-installed. I installed all Microsoft updates, including that to 8.1 and have continued to do so.



The latest update which has come through is KB 2912355 which is a massive 890 MB. This has refused ti install, despite many attempts.



The system reports error 800F081F. Having looked at Microsoft online support, I have tried the following :-



DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth


this failed with the following comments :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not found or the component store cannot be repaired.
Error: 0x800f081f


I have therefor tried the next suggestion under 'repair a Windows image' :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth


This reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth


This also reported :-



The component store is repairable.
The operation completed successfully.


I therefore next ran :-



Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


The output was :-



The restore operation failed. Either the repair source was not fou
onent store cannot be repaired.

Error: 0x800f081f

DISM failed. No operation was performed.
For more information, review the log file.

The DISM log file can be found at C:WINDOWSLogsDISMdism.log

C:WINDOWSsystem32>Dism /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.3.9600.16384
Error: 87
The cleanup-image option is unknown.
For more information, refer to the help by running DISM.exe /?.


I did have a look at the DISM help, but the options are so many and so complicated that I didn't get anywhere.



According to Microsoft, I have an image which is repairable, but nothing they have suggested worked!



I'd be very grateful if anyone could suggest what to try next!







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    Open a command prompt as administrator, and run this command: sfc /scannow. Post the command output when done. Then upload somewhere (e.g. ge.tt/about) the CBS.log file (usually located in C:WindowsLogsCBS) and post here the resulting link.
    – and31415
    May 10 '14 at 9:13
















  • 2




    Open a command prompt as administrator, and run this command: sfc /scannow. Post the command output when done. Then upload somewhere (e.g. ge.tt/about) the CBS.log file (usually located in C:WindowsLogsCBS) and post here the resulting link.
    – and31415
    May 10 '14 at 9:13










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Open a command prompt as administrator, and run this command: sfc /scannow. Post the command output when done. Then upload somewhere (e.g. ge.tt/about) the CBS.log file (usually located in C:WindowsLogsCBS) and post here the resulting link.
– and31415
May 10 '14 at 9:13






Open a command prompt as administrator, and run this command: sfc /scannow. Post the command output when done. Then upload somewhere (e.g. ge.tt/about) the CBS.log file (usually located in C:WindowsLogsCBS) and post here the resulting link.
– and31415
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How about downloading the Windows 8.1 ISO?



From this article:



http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/



Once the ISO is on your computer (the Downloads folder is a good place for it)
mount the ISO and find and run Setup. The ensuing process will be automatic and should work well. Takes a while, of course.



This should override any problems, and give you the Update to 8.1.






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    The download may be corrupt. Try stopping the Windows Update service and deleting the files in:



    C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload


    Open Windows Update and check for updates again.






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      1. Launch a Command Prompt with administrator privileges



      2. Run the following command:



        dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_KB2919355~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.14



      3. Once step 2 is completed, run this command:



        dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup


      4. Try to install the Windows 8.1 update manually







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        There are multiple threads about corruption or corrupted files that prevent the Windows auto update files from downloading and completing the installation. I tried it all: DISM commands, SFC, the Troubleshooting tool (Update reset), etc.



        The only thing that worked was to use Windows installer to repair the installation. I was ready to do a reinstall of Windows 8/8.1. The previous link lets you create an installation media with USB drive or a DVD, and do a totally non-destructive repair of your Windows 8.1 installation. It keeps all your files and installed applications. You must choose the right version for your PC.



        You can follow a helpful guide to let you proceed. It includes temporary key-codes for Windows to allow it to proceed. (These will let you install Windows, but will not activate it (you can use your existing key-code that you can use a tool to find).






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        • This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
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        How about downloading the Windows 8.1 ISO?



        From this article:



        http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/



        Once the ISO is on your computer (the Downloads folder is a good place for it)
        mount the ISO and find and run Setup. The ensuing process will be automatic and should work well. Takes a while, of course.



        This should override any problems, and give you the Update to 8.1.






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          How about downloading the Windows 8.1 ISO?



          From this article:



          http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/



          Once the ISO is on your computer (the Downloads folder is a good place for it)
          mount the ISO and find and run Setup. The ensuing process will be automatic and should work well. Takes a while, of course.



          This should override any problems, and give you the Update to 8.1.






          share|improve this answer























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            up vote
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            How about downloading the Windows 8.1 ISO?



            From this article:



            http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/



            Once the ISO is on your computer (the Downloads folder is a good place for it)
            mount the ISO and find and run Setup. The ensuing process will be automatic and should work well. Takes a while, of course.



            This should override any problems, and give you the Update to 8.1.






            share|improve this answer












            How about downloading the Windows 8.1 ISO?



            From this article:



            http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/



            Once the ISO is on your computer (the Downloads folder is a good place for it)
            mount the ISO and find and run Setup. The ensuing process will be automatic and should work well. Takes a while, of course.



            This should override any problems, and give you the Update to 8.1.







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                The download may be corrupt. Try stopping the Windows Update service and deleting the files in:



                C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload


                Open Windows Update and check for updates again.






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                  The download may be corrupt. Try stopping the Windows Update service and deleting the files in:



                  C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload


                  Open Windows Update and check for updates again.






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                    The download may be corrupt. Try stopping the Windows Update service and deleting the files in:



                    C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload


                    Open Windows Update and check for updates again.






                    share|improve this answer














                    The download may be corrupt. Try stopping the Windows Update service and deleting the files in:



                    C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload


                    Open Windows Update and check for updates again.







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                        1. Launch a Command Prompt with administrator privileges



                        2. Run the following command:



                          dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_KB2919355~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.14



                        3. Once step 2 is completed, run this command:



                          dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup


                        4. Try to install the Windows 8.1 update manually







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                          1. Launch a Command Prompt with administrator privileges



                          2. Run the following command:



                            dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_KB2919355~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.14



                          3. Once step 2 is completed, run this command:



                            dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup


                          4. Try to install the Windows 8.1 update manually







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                            1. Launch a Command Prompt with administrator privileges



                            2. Run the following command:



                              dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_KB2919355~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.14



                            3. Once step 2 is completed, run this command:



                              dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup


                            4. Try to install the Windows 8.1 update manually







                            share|improve this answer















                            1. Launch a Command Prompt with administrator privileges



                            2. Run the following command:



                              dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_KB2919355~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.14



                            3. Once step 2 is completed, run this command:



                              dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup


                            4. Try to install the Windows 8.1 update manually








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                            edited Nov 8 '16 at 6:42









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                            answered May 10 '14 at 9:55









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                                up vote
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                                There are multiple threads about corruption or corrupted files that prevent the Windows auto update files from downloading and completing the installation. I tried it all: DISM commands, SFC, the Troubleshooting tool (Update reset), etc.



                                The only thing that worked was to use Windows installer to repair the installation. I was ready to do a reinstall of Windows 8/8.1. The previous link lets you create an installation media with USB drive or a DVD, and do a totally non-destructive repair of your Windows 8.1 installation. It keeps all your files and installed applications. You must choose the right version for your PC.



                                You can follow a helpful guide to let you proceed. It includes temporary key-codes for Windows to allow it to proceed. (These will let you install Windows, but will not activate it (you can use your existing key-code that you can use a tool to find).






                                share|improve this answer























                                • This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
                                  – Ramhound
                                  Apr 20 '15 at 11:21

















                                up vote
                                -1
                                down vote













                                There are multiple threads about corruption or corrupted files that prevent the Windows auto update files from downloading and completing the installation. I tried it all: DISM commands, SFC, the Troubleshooting tool (Update reset), etc.



                                The only thing that worked was to use Windows installer to repair the installation. I was ready to do a reinstall of Windows 8/8.1. The previous link lets you create an installation media with USB drive or a DVD, and do a totally non-destructive repair of your Windows 8.1 installation. It keeps all your files and installed applications. You must choose the right version for your PC.



                                You can follow a helpful guide to let you proceed. It includes temporary key-codes for Windows to allow it to proceed. (These will let you install Windows, but will not activate it (you can use your existing key-code that you can use a tool to find).






                                share|improve this answer























                                • This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
                                  – Ramhound
                                  Apr 20 '15 at 11:21















                                up vote
                                -1
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                                up vote
                                -1
                                down vote









                                There are multiple threads about corruption or corrupted files that prevent the Windows auto update files from downloading and completing the installation. I tried it all: DISM commands, SFC, the Troubleshooting tool (Update reset), etc.



                                The only thing that worked was to use Windows installer to repair the installation. I was ready to do a reinstall of Windows 8/8.1. The previous link lets you create an installation media with USB drive or a DVD, and do a totally non-destructive repair of your Windows 8.1 installation. It keeps all your files and installed applications. You must choose the right version for your PC.



                                You can follow a helpful guide to let you proceed. It includes temporary key-codes for Windows to allow it to proceed. (These will let you install Windows, but will not activate it (you can use your existing key-code that you can use a tool to find).






                                share|improve this answer














                                There are multiple threads about corruption or corrupted files that prevent the Windows auto update files from downloading and completing the installation. I tried it all: DISM commands, SFC, the Troubleshooting tool (Update reset), etc.



                                The only thing that worked was to use Windows installer to repair the installation. I was ready to do a reinstall of Windows 8/8.1. The previous link lets you create an installation media with USB drive or a DVD, and do a totally non-destructive repair of your Windows 8.1 installation. It keeps all your files and installed applications. You must choose the right version for your PC.



                                You can follow a helpful guide to let you proceed. It includes temporary key-codes for Windows to allow it to proceed. (These will let you install Windows, but will not activate it (you can use your existing key-code that you can use a tool to find).







                                share|improve this answer














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                                • This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
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                                • This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
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                                This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
                                – Ramhound
                                Apr 20 '15 at 11:21






                                This does not really answer the author's question. You just confirm you had the issue also then reference a third-party website which has hostile advertisements.
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