COMPONENTS hive is corrupt. I don't know what to do to continue.

[donannis]

After running windows powershell


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PS C:\Windows\system32> DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:ESD:F:\sources\install.esd:6 /LimitAccess

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.18362.1

Image Version: 10.0.18362.387

[== 4.5% ]
Error: 1009

The configuration registry database is corrupt.





After running SFC /scannow

PS C:\Windows\system32> sfc /scannow

Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.
PS C:\Windows\system32>



I do not see the COMPONENTS hive in my HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. and when i try and load it, it says it's corrupted.

Is anyone able to help?

 

[donannis]

Here is a link to my corrupt COMPONENTS file COMPONENTS

 

[Sysnative Windows Update]

Hello and welcome!

Step 1 - Replace Components Hive Manually

Warning: this fix is specific to the user in this thread. No one else should follow these instructions as it may cause more harm than good. If you are after assistance, please start a thread of your own.

1. Download COMPONENTS.ZIP and save to your desktop.
2. Right-click on it and select Extract all.... Make sure the "Show extracted files when complete" is checked and click Extract.
3. Now we have the COMPONENTS file that we will be using to replace your current one.
4. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config
5. Right-click on the current COMPONENTS file and select rename. Rename it to COMPONENTS.bad.
   Note: If you get an error that the file is in use, reboot your computer and then try again.
6. Take the file from the Components folder on your desktop and paste it into C:\Windows\System32\config

COMPONENTS.zip