DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Error

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DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Error

Leh Tho 20

Hello,

i tried the DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in addition to sfc /scannow option (sfc says no error), but the progress slows down extremely at ~64% (which i´v heard is normal), but after 20 mins and progress up to 70% it canceled the operation and displays the error 0x800f0915.

I cannot atttach he dism.log bc its 13,5 MB big, but i screenshotted the (i think) relevant parts.

I´m on win 11 25H2 wih the security uppdate KB50914126 (2600.8655).

MUSTAFA SALAH 1,870 Reputation points

2026-07-01T15:54:20.5166667+00:00
Dear Leh Tho,

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Same Issue?

Download Fresh Windows 11 ISO from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11#:~:text=Download%20Windows%2011%20Disk%20Image%20(ISO)

Mount it to PC (Double Click it)

Then, use the below commands to run the DISM and the source to be the new ISO

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:WIM:X:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess

Note: "X:\sources\install.wim" --> replace X: with the Drive letter you have and ( use install.wim .or install.esd)

Same Issue?

Open CMD as Admin: and run the below commands in order (this will reset Windows Update):

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

Last Option: is to use ISO file you downloaded to do (In-Place Upgrade) - You will have the option to keep your files and settings.

Answer accepted by question author

David-M 117.5K Independent Advisor

Thank you for the update. Since the component cleanup completed successfully but the repair command is still failing at 70%, it confirms that the corruption in your component repository is too deep for DISM to fix using the online servers.

Instead of trying more command-line repairs that might fail due to minor version mismatches, the most reliable and definitive solution at this point is an In-place Upgrade. This process will completely rebuild your system files and repair repository from scratch, while keeping all your personal files, settings, and installed applications completely safe.

(If you have a third-party antivirus installed, temporarily disable it during the entire procedure.)

1 = Download the ISO file to perform the procedure:

Access the link below;

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Under Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices, click Select download and select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices);
Click Download;
Choose the language and click on Confirm;
Then, click 64-bit Download.
Wait for the download to finish and proceed to the procedure below.

2 = After downloading the ISO, do the following:

Double-click the ISO to run;

(After running the ISO, you may need to double-click the Setup file to start the procedure.)

On the Install Windows 11 screen, uncheck I want to help make the installation of Windows better and select Change how Windows Setup downloads updates;
On the next screen, select Not right now and click Next;
Accept the terms of use;
On the Ready to install screen, select Choose what to keep and select what you want to keep.

(It is in this step that you must check Keep personal files and apps so that all your data is kept.)

Click on Install and wait for the procedure to finish. Your computer may restart several times.

If you get any errors, please let me know.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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Answer accepted by question author

Ramesh 176.9K Volunteer Moderator

These four delta differential files are missing as per the CBS log:

amd64_microsoft-windows-smbdirect_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.26100.1301_none_e630f642430bb3bc\r\smbdirect.sys
amd64_microsoft-windows-s..rver-apis.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.26100.2161_de-de_524708b4640971bd\r\smbwmiv2.mfl
amd64_microsoft-windows-s..rver-apis.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.26100.2161_it-it_87e2a7d71d126b07\r\smbwmiv2.mfl
amd64_microsoft-windows-s..rver-apis.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.26100.2161_fr-fr_9dbab19045e08589\r\smbwmiv2.mfl

As your system is already upto date, you can ignore the DISM error.

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MUSTAFA SALAH 1,870 Reputation points

2026-07-01T15:54:20.5166667+00:00

Dear Leh Tho,

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Same Issue?

Download Fresh Windows 11 ISO from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11#:~:text=Download%20Windows%2011%20Disk%20Image%20(ISO)

Mount it to PC (Double Click it)

Then, use the below commands to run the DISM and the source to be the new ISO

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:WIM:X:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess

Note: "X:\sources\install.wim" --> replace X: with the Drive letter you have and ( use install.wim .or install.esd)

Same Issue?

Open CMD as Admin: and run the below commands in order (this will reset Windows Update):

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

Last Option: is to use ISO file you downloaded to do (In-Place Upgrade) - You will have the option to keep your files and settings.

Answer 1

Leh Tho 20

Hi, i packed the 2 logfiles in a .zip with onedrive.

Logfiles

David-M 117.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-07-01T16:37:17.5133333+00:00
Thanks.

Based on the DISM log you shared, the initial errors (0x80070057 and 0x8007007b) are mostly harmless. The first one is a known cosmetic bug in Windows 11 25H2 related to how the system reads installation dates during automated disk cleanups, and the second is just standard behavior when DISM scans an active drive.

However, the new Error 0x800f0915 you encountered at 70% is the real issue. It means your Component Store has deeper corruption, and DISM timed out or failed while trying to pull healthy replacement files from the online Windows Update servers.

Since sfc /scannow didn't find any errors, your current active system files are healthy, but the backup repair image is stuck.

Before trying anything more complex, the first step is to clear out any corrupted update debris that might be blocking the tool. Please open Command Prompt as an Administrator and follow these instructions:

1 = Run this command to clean up the component repository:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

2 = If that command finishes successfully, try running the repair command once more:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Please let me know if the first command finishes successfully or fails, and if the second command manages to pass the 70% mark.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Leh Tho 20 Reputation points

2026-07-01T17:07:46.85+00:00

Hello,

i followed your instructions. The first prompt with the Cleanup successfully completed without issues. After this i tried he second RestoreHealth prompt, but sadly got the same error at ~70% with the same error code as before.

Answer 2

Leh Tho 20

i posted itt twice, my fault sry

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Answer 3

David-M 117.5K Independent Advisor

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

You can share the log file here using a cloud sharing service like OneDrive.

In addition to the DISM log, please share the log file "CBS.log" stored in the following folder.

C:\Windows\Logs\CBS

Copy the files to your desktop or another easily accessible folder and store them in a ZIP file. Then, upload the ZIP file to the cloud (OneDrive) and generate a shareable link.

Post the link to the ZIP file here so I can have a look.

Looking forward to your reply.

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