[SOLVED] Can't install KB5030216 on Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation

[Ramzey79]

Hi,

I have installed Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation, then tried to change the edition to Standard using DISM but I am getting errors probably due to the missing update - KB5030216
I hve no problems with other updates.
OS version: Windows Version: Windows Server 2022 Standard x64 (10.0.20348.1487)

Please help

 

[Maxstar]

Hi and welcome to Sysnative,

Upload your COMPONENTS hive.

• Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Config and locate the COMPONENTS file.
• Please copy this file to your desktop.
• Note: If you receive an error that this file is in-use, simply reboot your computer and try again.
• Right-click on this file on your desktop and select Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder. This will create a file named COMPONENTS.ZIP on your desktop.
• If the file is too large to upload here, upload the file to www.wetransfer.com and post the link in your next reply.

 

[Ramzey79]

Hi, components hive attached.

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

Step 1. Download

SFCFix and save it to your desktop.

Warning: This fix was written specifically for this system. Do not run this fix on another system.

• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• Download the attachment SFCFix.zip and save it to your desktop.
• Drag the SFCFix.zip file over the SFCFix.exe executable and release it.

• SFCFix will launch, let it complete.
• Once done, a file will appear on your desktop, called SFCFix.txt.
• Post the logfile (SFCFix.txt) as attachment in your next reply.

Step 2. Run the following DISM command and post the result. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.

DISM /online /cleanup-image /RestoreHealth

 

[Ramzey79]

Hi, I have applied the fix, did a dism scan, rebooted, but I am still getting errors with the same update. Logs attached.

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

The number of corruption seems to have increased and since this is an evaluation version I would suggest to make a backup and then perform a repair install using the evaluation ISO file.

I've seen several cases like this and an repair install is the easiest way to fix all the corruptions.

In-place upgrade Server 2022.

• Mount the Windows Server ISO and run Setup.exe. You can use the Microsoft Evaluation Centre to download the ISO files.
• Use the option Download updates, drivers, and optional features (recommended) and click Next.
• Note: If you don't want to update during the in-place upgrade, press Change how setup downloads updates and select Not right now - !!! Not recommended !!!
• Depending on your Windows Server version and license, you may see a screen prompting you to enter the licensing key.
• In the next screen, select the image of the installed Windows Server edition and click Next.
• Then accept the EULA. To perform a in-place upgrade, you need to check keep personal files and apps. Then click Next.
• After clicking Next, an upgrade process will start checking for updates, when this is ready click install to start the in-place upgrade.

 

[Ramzey79]

Hi,

I tried to run the in-place upgrade by running the setup.exe from the newest ISO, but the "Keep files, settings and apps" option is grayed out :/

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

Do you have a retail version of the Server 2022 ISO, then you can use that one. The only difference is that you need to enter the product key during the installation.

 

[Ramzey79]

I will try with the retail ISO, meanwhile would you be able to help me with another server. Its same version (evaluation) and similar windows update problem, but I am getting errors with sfc:
Verification 100% complete.

 

[Maxstar]

I've copied the above post to a new thread, just to avoid any confusion: Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation DISM 0x800f081f

 

[Ramzey79]

In-place upgrade using retail ISO worked like a charm, manged to install all updates and activate it, thanks for the help.

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

You're welcome. Glad to hear the in-place-upgrade using the retail ISO has resolved all the issues..