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So ive had this problem for a long time now.. Windows update will not install and my firewall will not turn on (grayed out). I did a scan in the CMD and it says there is missing or corrupted files. I tried to do a ton of fixes on it an nothing is working. Also my firewall says "update your firewall settings but when i try to click on the use recommended setting its shoots me another error code (0x8007045b). I have a feeling that those 2 problems are connected can anyone help me?
Note: Ive also tried these in the powershell but that didnt work either.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
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Hi Lirilei,
I was able to repair your hive and load it. Can you share the output log?
Here's my output log
Please rename C:\Windows\System32\Config*COMPONENTS* to COMPONENTS.old.
Download COMPONENTS (Lirilei).zip
Unzip and copy the COMPONENTS file to C:\Windows\System32\Config.
That should fix the 0x800703F1 error. Let me know
.
However, your component store has other issues, which a repair installation should fix.
Hi Lirilei,
I was able to repair your hive and load it. Can you share the output log?
Here's my output log
Please rename C:\Windows\System32\Config*COMPONENTS* to COMPONENTS.old.
Download COMPONENTS (Lirilei).zip
Unzip and copy the COMPONENTS file to C:\Windows\System32\Config.
That should fix the 0x800703F1 error. Let me know
.
However, your component store has other issues, which a repair installation should fix.
It seems that the original error is fixed! I still get told there's 127 corruptions, 131 inconsistencies, and 131 warnings when I run the component scanner...and now windows update gives me a different error. But I got a few things installed anyhow. I'll be looking into how to do a repair installation tomorrow (I've not had the time today due to family obligations)
Thank you for all your help!
It seems that the original error is fixed! I still get told there's 127 corruptions, 131 inconsistencies, and 131 warnings when I run the component scanner...and now windows update gives me a different error. But I got a few things installed anyhow. I'll be looking into how to do a repair installation tomorrow (I've not had the time today due to family obligations)
Thank you for all your help!
Hi,
May I know what the new error is?
By the way, here's how to repair install Windows 10.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=2265055
Your apps, settings, and files will be kept by default during a repair install/in-place upgrade.
See also:
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reinstall-windows-d8369486-3e33-7d9c-dccc-859e2b022fc7
It seems that the original error is fixed! I still get told there's 127 corruptions, 131 inconsistencies, and 131 warnings when I run the component scanner...and now windows update gives me a different error. But I got a few things installed anyhow. I'll be looking into how to do a repair installation tomorrow (I've not had the time today due to family obligations)
Thank you for all your help!
Hi,
May I know what the new error is?
By the way, here's how to repair install Windows 10.
- Download Windows 10 Media Creation Tool (MCT) from this link:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=2265055
- Run MCT and accept the license agreement.
- Click "Upgrade this PC now". This starts the repair installation.
Your apps, settings, and files will be kept by default during a repair install/in-place upgrade.
See also:
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reinstall-windows-d8369486-3e33-7d9c-dccc-859e2b022fc7
Actually after running the MCT, and installing a clean update everything is perfect! No more error codes, windows is fully up to date, and now I can upgrade to windows 11 as well! I re-ran the component scanner and no more errors. This is amazing!
Thank you SO MUCH for all your help Ramesh!
Actually after running the MCT, and installing a clean update everything is perfect! No more error codes, windows is fully up to date, and now I can upgrade to windows 11 as well! I re-ran the component scanner and no more errors. This is amazing!
Thank you SO MUCH for all your help Ramesh!
@Lirilei
Glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback.
