[SOLVED] Config registry damaged and SFCFix not completing

[timt]

Hi,
I was getting an error with Windows Update, then SFC gave an error message, and with a bit of Googling I came upon your site.
I've tried running SFCFix but despite leaving it overnight it didn't complete running.
Screen shot is below, and log files for CBS, DISM and registry components are at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s42721xm5wy7bir/AAC6lWQjdv8ELLwm2IlI-v1Ca?dl=0

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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 CBS.persist.log . . .
Checking CheckSUR.log . . .
Checking CheckSUR.persist.log . . .

Attempting repair . . .
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

Due to the nature of your corruptions, scan times have been extended by
approximately 15-20 minutes. Please be patient and allow the operation to
complete.


Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.3.9600.16384

Image Version: 6.3.9600.16384

[==========================100.0%==========================]

Error: 1009

The configuration registry database is corrupt.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log

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I'm running Windows 8.1 64 bit.
Many thanks for any assistance.
Tim

 

[Aura]

Hi timt :)

My name is Aura and I'll be assisting you with your issue. Follow the instructions below please.

Replacing the COMPONENTS Hive
Follow the instructions below to replace the COMPONENTS Hive.

• Download the attached COMPONENTS.zip file, and save it on your Desktop;
• Right-click on it, and select Extract all.... Once done, the folder with the COMPONENTS file will open. This will be your new COMPONENTS Hive.
• Navigate to the C:\Windows\System32\config folder;
• In it, find the COMPONENTS file and rename it to COMPONENTS_bak;
  Note: If you receive a message saying that the file is in use, restart your computer and try again.
• Once done, copy the new COMPONENTS file I sent you in the C;\Windows\System32\config folder;

COMPONENTS.zip

 

[timt]

Great, that fixed it.
Many thanks for your prompt response and good work.
Donation made to help you guys keep up the good work.
Tim

 

[Aura]

No problem timt, you're welcome :) And thank you for your donation, it's really appreciated! :)