[SOLVED] Server 2016 can't update with error 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING - Defender Role

[JRDY]

Hi,

I want to install Defender Role, but it doesn't work, I tried with dism etc but no joy. I came across this forum while googling for solutions and decided to giving it a go :)

Thanks!

 

[Windows Update Bot]

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[PeterJ]

Hello and welcome,

Follow the instructions below please.

WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread only. No one else should follow these instructions, as it could damage your system.

• Download
  
  SFCFix and move the executable to your desktop.
• Download the attachment SFCFix.zip and save it on your desktop.
• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• 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.
• Attach that file to your next reply.

 

[JRDY]

Hi,

Thanks already!

 

[PeterJ]

Great.

Restart the machine.
Run the command sfc /scannow in an elevated commandprompt and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.

 

[JRDY]

Hi,

Please see attachement, thanks alot :)

 

[PeterJ]

Step 1:
WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread only. No one else should follow these instructions, as it could damage your system.

• Download the attachment SFCFix.zip and save it on your desktop.
• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• 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.
• Open the file, then copy and paste its content in your next reply.

Step 2:
Run the command sfc /scannow in an elevated commandprompt and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.

 

[JRDY]

Goodmorning!

SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro.
Start time: 2025-01-31 07:41:00.609
Microsoft Windows Server 10 Build 14393 - amd64
Using .zip script file at C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\SFCFix.zip [0]

PowerCopy::
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\Windows\servicing\packages
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum

Successfully copied file C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat to C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat.
WARNING: File C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum was not backed up as that would replace the current backup.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum to C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum.

Successfully restored ownership for C:\Windows\servicing\packages
Successfully restored permissions on C:\Windows\servicing\packages
Successfully restored ownership for C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum
Successfully restored permissions on C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_4234_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum
PowerCopy:: directive completed successfully.


Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 132 datablocks.
Finish time: 2025-01-31 07:41:04.062
Script hash: pIO2mshpbBugOu33pxj07GxXfRrsbYRsyllhtrWXssA=
----------------------EOF-----------------------

- SFC /scannow does not return any issues
- Rebooted the server
- Tried installing again, but failed

 

[PeterJ]

Step 1:
WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread only. No one else should follow these instructions, as it could damage your system.

• Download the attachment SFCFix.zip and save it on your desktop.
• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• 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.
• Open the file, then copy and paste its content in your next reply.

Step 2:
Run the command sfc /scannow in an elevated commandprompt and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.

 

[JRDY]

Hi,

See results, thanks for the continuous support :)


SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro.
Start time: 2025-01-31 17:35:24.189
Microsoft Windows Server 10 Build 14393 - amd64
Using .zip script file at C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\SFCFix.zip [0]




PowerCopy::
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\Windows\winsxs\manifests

Successfully copied file C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat to C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum to C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\manifests\amd64_b73949f2d8a570b73aa8e459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_f83401cfeb73fb22.manifest to C:\Windows\winsxs\manifests\amd64_b73949f2d8a570b73aa8e459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_f83401cfeb73fb22.manifest.

Successfully restored ownership for C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat
Successfully restored permissions on C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.cat
Successfully restored ownership for C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum
Successfully restored permissions on C:\Windows\servicing\packages\package_8089_for_kb5004948~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.1.1.mum
Successfully restored ownership for C:\Windows\winsxs\manifests
Successfully restored permissions on C:\Windows\winsxs\manifests
PowerCopy:: directive completed successfully.




Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 135 datablocks.
Finish time: 2025-01-31 17:35:38.666
Script hash: g+3DmhYO7FTqJjPFmw8lIdBQ1NOdWZ7P3Ltbk5zFueE=
----------------------EOF-----------------------

 

[PeterJ]

Provide the Components Hive
1. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Config and locate the COMPONENTS file.
2. 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. Note: If you find that you need to reboot and are unable to because this is a server then try Option#2 below.
3. 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.
4. The file will likely be too large to upload here so please upload to Gofile or WeTransfer and just provide the link here.

---

Option#2 (only if you are unable to follow the previous instructions)

• Please download the Freeware RegBak from here: Acelogix Software - Download products
  You will find it at the bottom of the page that the link brings you to.
• Go ahead and install this program and accept all the defaults. After the last install screen the program should open.
• Click the New Backup button. Accept the defaults and simply click Start.
• When it says Finished successfully, click the Close button.
• This will bring you back to the main screen of the program. You will see one entry in this list with the date that you did it. Right-click on this line-item and select Explore Backup...
• This will bring you into the folder where the backup was made. You should see a Users folder and a Windows folder along with a couple other files. Double-click on the Windows folder to open it. Then open the System32 folder and then config folder. You should see around 6 files in here, one of which is named COMPONENTS.
• Copy the COMPONENTS file to your Desktop. If the COMPONENTS file does not exist, please fetch it instead from C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS.
• Now right-click on the COMPONENTS file that is on your desktop and select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
• Then please upload the zip file (COMPONENTS.zip) to your favourite file sharing website (it will be too big to upload here). Examples of services to upload to are Gofile or WeTransfer and then just provide the link in your reply.
• You can close any open windows you have as well as the RegBak program now.

 

[JRDY]

Hi,

Gofile - Cloud Storage Made Simple

There you go

 

[PeterJ]

Step 1:
WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread only. No one else should follow these instructions, as it could damage your system.

• Download the attachment SFCFixScript.txt and save it on your desktop.
• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• Drag the SFCFixScript.txt 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.
• Open the file, then copy and paste its content in your next reply.

Step 2:
Restart the machine.
Run the command sfc /scannow in an elevated commandprompt and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.

 

[JRDY]

Hi,

SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro.
Start time: 2025-02-01 13:28:23.186
Microsoft Windows Server 10 Build 14393 - amd64
Using .txt script file at C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\SFCFixScript.txt [1]


RegistryScript::
Successfully took ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_b73949f2d8a570b73aa8e459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_f83401cfeb73fb22.
Successfully took ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments\b73949f2d8a..459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_f83401cfeb73fb22.

Successfully imported registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_b73949f2d8a570b73aa8e459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_f83401cfeb73fb22.
Successfully imported registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments\b73949f2d8a..459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_f83401cfeb73fb22.

Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_b73949f2d8a570b73aa8e459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_f83401cfeb73fb22.
Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments\b73949f2d8a..459569819e6_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_f83401cfeb73fb22.
RegistryScript:: directive completed successfully.




Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 139 datablocks.
Finish time: 2025-02-01 13:23:23.283
Script hash: nI8j0LsM1MH5Jm4E/lK4INxFelMflJo4oA0NkBgrShc=
----------------------EOF-----------------------

 

[PeterJ]

Step 1:
WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread only. No one else should follow these instructions, as it could damage your system.

• Download the attachment SFCFixScript.txt and save it on your desktop.
• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• Drag the SFCFixScript.txt 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.
• Open the file, then copy and paste its content in your next reply.

Step 2:
Restart the machine.
Run the command sfc /scannow in an elevated commandprompt and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.

 

[JRDY]

SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro.
Start time: 2025-02-01 15:26:00.582
Microsoft Windows Server 10 Build 14393 - amd64
Using .txt script file at C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\SFCFixScript .txt [0]




RegistryScript::
Successfully took ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components.
Successfully took ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments.

Successfully imported registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_af66583d5bab86580f241a4c8405397d_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_a42897cfe3090e6a.
Successfully imported registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments\af66583d5ba..a4c8405397d_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_a42897cfe3090e6a.

Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_af66583d5bab86580f241a4c8405397d_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_none_a42897cfe3090e6a.
Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components.
Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments\af66583d5ba..a4c8405397d_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.14393.4283_a42897cfe3090e6a.
Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\CanonicalData\Deployments.
RegistryScript:: directive completed successfully.




Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 3.0.2.1 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 141 datablocks.
Finish time: 2025-02-01 15:26:01.551
Script hash: dmia9i0sl0mcBNlZR8VmFQV3YaBn8JzAQ2lrheVDKS0=
----------------------EOF-----------------------

 

[PeterJ]

Remove Update Manually

1. Right-Click the Start button and click Command Prompt (Admin) on the list.
2. When command prompt opens, copy and paste the following command into it, then press enter.
   wusa /uninstall /KB:5004948
   
3. Let me know if it says it was successful or if there are any errors.

 

[JRDY]

Hi,

Windows Update Standalone Installer

The update KB5004948 is not installed on this
computer.

 

[PeterJ]

FRST Registry Search

1. Open an elevated command prompt.
2. When command prompt opens, copy and paste the following command into it, press enter afterwards.
   
   

   REG LOAD HKLM\COMPONENTS C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS

   
   Note: This loads your components hive which is what we want. Please keep the command prompt window open while you perform the remaining steps. You can minimize it if you wish but keep it open.
3. Download the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your Desktop:
   64-bit: Downloading Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
   Note: Your antivirus program may report FRST incorrectly as an infection. If so, disable the real-time protection when downloading and running FRST.
4. Right-click on the file FRST64.exe and choose Run as administrator.
5. Copy and paste KB5004948 into the Search box and click the Search Registry button.
6. When the scan is complete, a message will display that 'SearchReg.txt' is saved in the same folder FRST was started from. Notepad will open this file also. Close Notepad and attach the file 'SearchReg.txt' to your next reply.
7. You may close any remaining open windows now.

 

[JRDY]

Cheers PeterJ