[SOLVED] Configuration Registry Database Is Corrupt - ERROR_BADDB

hansmeets · Feb 22, 2021

Hello!

I'm facing an issue with a Windows 10 computer which hasn't been able to update since 2019. It appears to have serious problems with a corrupted COMPONENTS store.
Some wild searches on the internet all led to this forums for the ultimate solutions

Steps taken:
- SFC /scannow: Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
- Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth: Error 1009: The Configuration Registry Database Is Corrupt
- SFCFix: WARNING: Components hive failed final reload test with error code ERROR_BADDB and may be corrupt.

I guess that indeed the components hive is seriously damaged...

I'm very curious if you are able to help with this problem! Thanks in advance.

I've attached the CBS and SFCFix logs.
COMPONENTS file: COMPONENTS.zip

SleepyDude · Feb 23, 2021

Hi Welcome to Sysnative,

This should help...

Replace Components Hive Manually

!!! WARNING !!! The following fix is only relevant for this system and no other, applying this fix on another computer will not work and most likely will cause problems...

Download COMPONENTS2.ZIP and save it to the Desktop.
Right-click on it and select Extract all.... Make sure the "Show extracted files when complete" is checked and click Extract.
Now you have the COMPONENTS file that we will be using to replace your current one.
Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config
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.
Take the file from the Components folder on your desktop and paste it into C:\Windows\System32\config

hansmeets · Feb 23, 2021

Thank you very much! I'm getting a bit further now.

Although sfc and dism are finishing without error now, I am now still unable to install the latest Windows Updates.

Update KB4537762 is offered through Windows Update, but it fails with error "0x8007371b". I have downloaded the standalone package from the WU Catalog, but this one also doesn't complete yet.

Please find fresh CBS logs in the attachments. Thanks!

SleepyDude · Feb 23, 2021

Hi,

Try to install 2020-10 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4580398) first
http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._50e837b4fcb78b364954e199b6b88c354cbed550.msu

hansmeets · Feb 23, 2021

Hi, I've tried that one, but I got an "The update is not applicable to your computer." error.. should I try an older SSU update first? I get the same error when I try to apply the latest (standalone) CU (KB4601354) instead of the one that is offered on Windows Update (02-2020).

SleepyDude · Feb 23, 2021

Hi,

Try another SSU only

2020-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4565552)

windows10.0-kb4565552-x64_a3aaf61d6a37034ff1964a97925383ce9a3e00ee.msu

hansmeets · Feb 23, 2021

Unfortunately, 2020-07 SSU gives the same result, not applicable to your computer.

SleepyDude · Feb 24, 2021

Because the Windows 10 1803 no longer have support try to upgrade to the latest version
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445

If you have any 3rd party Antivirus installed I suggest you temporarily remove it. The upgrade process keeps all the data and programs but its always good idea to have backup copies of your data just in case.

hansmeets · Feb 25, 2021

Hi, I didn't expect an upgrade to work with all those problems, but it did! I was able to upgrade to 20H2 and updates are working again. Thanks for your help!

SleepyDude · Feb 25, 2021

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[SOLVED] Configuration Registry Database Is Corrupt - ERROR_BADDB

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