Server 2016 - can't install Servicing Stack Update or Cumulative Update for months
- Thread starter mkaye
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Hi and welcome to Sysnative,
Most fixes are specifically made for a particular system, running these fixes on another system can cause more (and/or irreparable) problems.
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.
Step 2. Reboot the server and run the System File Checker. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.
Most fixes are specifically made for a particular system, running these fixes on another system can cause more (and/or irreparable) problems.
Step 1. Download
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. Reboot the server and run the System File Checker. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.
Code:
SFC /ScannowPlease attach a (new) copy of the CBS log(s) as well.
- Open Windows Explorer and browse to the C:\Windows\Logs folder.
- Right-click on the CBS folder and choose Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
- Now the message will appear, "Windows cannot create the Compressed (zipped) Folder here. Do you want it to be placed on the desktop instead?"
- Click on the Yes button here.
- Attach the file CBS.zip to your next reply.
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.
Do you have backups of the COMPONENTS hive of this server?
i could, how far back are we going?
i have an older desktop that i could pop a hard drive in & install Server2016 again, get it up to date & then copy the components folder if you think that would help?
PS i didn't have read access to the components folder, even i am logging in as administrator, had to add read access for my admin login?
i have an older desktop that i could pop a hard drive in & install Server2016 again, get it up to date & then copy the components folder if you think that would help?
PS i didn't have read access to the components folder, even i am logging in as administrator, had to add read access for my admin login?
Please provide a backup before (2022/3/9) March 2022 if available?
Your COMPONENTS hive is badly damaged, only with a backup we could try to rebuild the hive and see what are the remaining issues.
Hi,
Yes, please the check the old HDD to see if we can use that COMPONENTS hive.
Yes, please the check the old HDD to see if we can use that COMPONENTS hive.
Unfortunately that will not work and will not solve the problem but make it more worse, if you have no backups then a complete reinstallation of the server is the only solution.
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