[SOLVED] 2016 unable to add role/feature 'Referenced Assembly could not be found' 0x80073701 but referencing Delta/expired/latest updates

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Hi all,

First time poster. Have been lurking for a while and found some really helpful posts, which has resolved a lot of issues I'm seeing so far. But now I'm seeing a handful of servers where the errors in CBS, e.g.:

Failed to pin deployment while resolving Update: Package_6819_for_KB4480961~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.3.4480961-14925_neutral from file: (null) [HRESULT = 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING]

Refers to a Delta Update or one that doesn't even exist on the MS Catalog. these are the KB's i'm seeing pop up in the CBS logs:

KB4598243 <-- Expired
KB4343887 <-- Delta
KB4480961 <-- Delta
KB5015019 <-- latest update!?

I have this issue on 4 servers. They're as up to date as they can be, no pending reboots. For KB5015019, I had tried using dism to install it but it's still moaning:

Failed to bulk stage deployment manifest and pin deployment for package:Package_621_for_KB5015019~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1 [HRESULT = 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING]

Any ideas would be much appreciated.
 
Attached CBS.log
To begin with, restorehealth didn't work but I've managed that now by sourcing another server. However trying to Install Defender Feature using source still gives me the Assembly Missing errors.
 

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Hi and welcome to Sysnative,

Rich (BB code): 
2022-06-08 16:53:18, Error                 CSI    00000009 (F) STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING #52504# from CCSDirectTransaction::OperateEnding at index 0 of 1 operations, disposition 2[gle=0xd015000c]
2022-06-08 16:53:18, Error                 CSI    0000000a (F) HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING) #52352# from Windows::ServicingAPI::CCSITransaction::ICSITransaction_PinDeployment(Flags = 0, a = 51e66c1c3f42efadd92657cf69a93f19, version 10.0.14393.2608, arch amd64, nonSxS, pkt {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, cb = (null), s = (null), rid = 'Package_6819_for_KB4480961~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.3.4480961-14925_neutral', rah = '2', manpath = (null), catpath = (null), ed = 0, disp = 0)[gle=0x80073701]
2022-06-08 16:53:18, Info                  CBS    Failed to pin deployment while resolving Update: Package_6819_for_KB4480961~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.3.4480961-14925_neutral from file: (null) [HRESULT = 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING]
2022-06-08 16:53:18, Info                  CBS    Failed to bulk stage deployment manifest and pin deployment for package:Package_617_for_KB5011495~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.5 [HRESULT = 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING]

Follow these instructions to install an update with DISM.
  • Open the Start menu of Windows and type CMD.
  • When you see Command Prompt on the list, select the option Run as administrator.
  • Copy and paste the following command into it, and press enter. (Leave the CMD window open!)
Code: 
MD C:\WUTemp
  • Now, download the following update (KB4480961) to: C:\WUTemp - Or copy this file from the download directory to C:\WUTemp. (Important!)
    Downloadlink: KB4480961
  • Copy and paste the following commands one at a time into the command prompt and press enter after each.
Code: 
CD C:\WUTemp
EXPAND.exe windows10.0-kb4480961-x64_delta_3d9af3b44bac285a7a6d9b2d4a6853ef8ebce192.msu -f:* C:\WUTemp
DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:C:\WUtemp\Windows10.0-KB4480961-x64_Delta.cab
  • Let me know if it says it was successful or if there are any errors. Or take a screenshot of the command prompt window and paste it into your next reply.
 
Hi Maxstar, thanks for the reply.

Followed your steps but unfortunately got the following:
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I've attached the DISM and CBS logs generated right after the attempt as well, in case it helps
 

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Open a elevated command prompt and the the following command and post the result.

Code: 
wmic qfe | find "KB4480961"
 
Download the
577bf0efb8088-FRST.png
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your Desktop:

Download the 64 bit version: - Farbar Recovery Scan Tool Link

  • Open the startmenu and type the command cmd.
  • After you find the Command Prompt, right click on it and select Run as Administrator.
  • Copy and paste the following into the Command Prompt and press enter.
Code: 
reg load HKLM\COMPONENTS C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\COMPONENTS
Right-click on the file FRST64.exe and choose Run as administrator.
  • Copy and paste the following (code) into the Search box and click the Search Registry button.
Code: 
KB4480961
  • When the scan is complete, a message will display that SearchReg.txt is saved in the same folder FRST was started from.
  • Post the logfile SearchReg.txt as attachment in your next reply.
 
Start the
577bf0efb8088-FRST.png
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool again.

Warning: This script was written specifically for this system. Do not run this script on another system.
  • Download the attachment fixlist.txt and save it to your desktop.
  • Right-click on FRST.exe and select "Run as administrator".
  • Press the Fix button.
  • If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally.
  • When finished, a log called Fixlog.txt will appear in the same directory the tool is run from.
  • Post the logfile Fixlog.txt as attachment in your next reply.
 

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Please run DISM in a elevated command prompt.
Code: 
DISM /online /cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
Take a screenshot of the commandprompt window and paste it into your next reply.
 
Hi again.
I've tried to enable Defender on the server and it's worked!
Thank you so, SO much!
*edit*
Sorry I jumped the gun before I saw you reply!
 
Your welcome! Glad to hear that Defender is working know.. (y)

Hopefully DISM will not indicate any more problems?
 
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