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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

Much thanks for the suggestion, I forgot about the AppData folder although I do have it backed up through a couple of different apps but it will be easier to access if I have a fresh copy on one of my drives.
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- Post #22
- Jan 2, 2016
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

Well.... it looks like I have gone in a bunch of circles. All my attempts to repair stuff by following the instructions from the website I previously mentioned failed. I then attempted to repair with the Win 8.1 CD, windows could not repair I then attempted to reset and this failed (windows...
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- Post #20
- Jan 1, 2016
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

Last night I created Acronis and Macrium backup of the boot drive. Later today I plan to try a repair. If the repair does not resolve the issue the next step is a reset. I found what I think is a great post "Repair your computer in Windows 8 and 8.1" at...
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- Post #18
- Jan 1, 2016
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

Yes I have an ISO file of Win 8.1 x64 Pro Upgrade, Win 8.0 x64 Pro. I also have DVD copies. I created CDs to make the installation easier on my other systems. I've also started to collect various application profiles and settings just to cover the possibility of resettingI also have an older...
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- Post #16
- Dec 31, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

I was trying to avoid the reinstall of applications, I currently have almost 300 applications installed, some of course would not be reinstalled just because I really don't use them but if Windows generates a list I can compare it to what Revo Uninstaller has generated for me and ensure I have...
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- Post #14
- Dec 31, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

This sounds like it is going to be a long process and I'm happy that you know what you are doing. When I attempt the Win 10 install it fails just after I see 24%. Following is a recap for the install. Insert the CD Open the CD with xplorer2 Double-click on Setup.exe, get window prepairing When...
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- Post #12
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

OK I just reran everything. The CBS log is in the dropbox, following is the text for the SFCFix, it ran SUPER fast this time. SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro. Start time: 2015-12-29 23:57:39.689 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 3 - amd64 Not using a script file. AutoAnalysis:: SUMMARY: No...
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- Post #10
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

OK I got the following from the CMD windows Welcome to SFCFix by niemiro and sysnative.com. Checking for updates . . . No new update is available at this time. Processing directive 1 of 1 (AutoAnalysis::) Checking store directories . . . Checking CBS.log . . . Checking CheckSUR.log . . ...
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- Post #9
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

OK I ran the DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and created a RAR file with CMS.log DISM folder - I just noticed that I have a RAR file in the DISM folder which contains the dism.log for a run I made on 2015 1224 CbsPersist_20151229002742.log - this was created earlier today, e.g...
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- Post #7
- Dec 28, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

OK the log (CBS 2015 1228.rar) is in my dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xrre4fqlzsokg64/AABMyb-HRdtBbnU0e6fiXzyKa?dl=0
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- Post #5
- Dec 28, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

Aura Much thanks for the help!! BTW I'm John I created an ISO file then burned it to a DVD. I've used this DVD for my other PCs without issue. I've also tried letting the system download the update. All attempts failed with the same message - Something went wrong..... Lately I've been prompted...
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- Post #3
- Dec 28, 2015
- Forum: Windows Update
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How do I fix corrupt files with 'sfc /scannow' in Windows 8.1 & install Win10

This is somewhat a dup question but I did not see an answer in the other questions. I'm attempting to upgrade my Win8.1 x64 Pro to Win10 x64 but encountered failure when I ran the upgrade (Something happened, Windows 10 installation has failed). I assume that the Microsoft programmer lacked the...
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- Dec 24, 2015
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- Forum: Windows Update

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