[Win7SP1 x86] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

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[Win7SP1 x86] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Greetings, I definitely need help from experts!

Windows 7, after checking option "Windows Update Cleanup" in cleanmgr.exe I have zero effect in cleaning winsxs content and I have in Logs\CBS\DeepClean.log:
Code: 
PerformDeepClean failed. [HRESULT = 0x80073712 - ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT]

sfc /scannow failed after 46%
sfc /verifyonly completes and informs that there is corruption

CBS log: Download CBS.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
SURT and Niemero SFCFix logs in attachments

I want to EMPHASIZE that:
Windows is working fine - no BSOD or other critical errors
Windows Updates is working fine - no problem with downloading and installing updates
Turn Windows features on or off is working fine - I'm able to remove or add components

Would appreciate any suggestions!
 

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Re: cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Hello and welcome

Due to the precise nature of your corruption, you will receive help from a user named PeterJ. He's one of our senior trainees here who's in his final phrase of his studies and needs to gain some real world experience in specific areas of Windows Update. This means that he'll be assisting you, but that I will first need to double check and approve his fixes before he posts them to you. If anything this is a good thing for you because it means that you've got at least two of us watching over your thread, but it will unfortunately add a slight delay between each reply. I hope that you understand and can accept the need for us to train up new members in this way in order to carry on doing what we do here, however, if for any reason you object to this setup, I will happily take on your thread myself.

Thank you very much for your understanding. We'll be with you very shortly.
 
Re: cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Sure, no problem, all data is backed up and we can experiment.
Main goal I want to achieve is to clean out WinSxS folder from all old versions, Windows was installed 6 years ago, regular updates and as result - for some dll's I have up 20 versions stored, as for me it's very doubtful way to solve dll-hell problem. So even, if it would be impossible to fix all SFC errors and make "Windows Update Cleanup" option in cleanmgr working, I would like to know other efficient way to eliminate that useless trash in WinSxS.
 
Re: cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Hello,

I'll be assisting you with your issue.

Main goal I want to achieve is to clean out WinSxS folder from all old versions,
Click to expand...
I don't think that is possible. Programs may need these files in the WinSxS folder. The only save way to get a clean WinSxS folder is a complete re-install of Windows and all the programs you need.


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. If you need assistance with an issue, please start a new thread and someone will assist you shortly.


  • Download
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    SFCFix and move the executable to your desktop.
  • Download the file 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.
    1p8eDnI.gif
  • 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.
 
Re: cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Step 1:
Run a scan with the System Update Readiness Tool (SURT) again and provide a log.

  1. Download SURT for your system. (Windows 7 SP1 x86)
  2. On completion, a log will be created in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log.
  3. Attach this log in your next reply.

Alternatively, if these instructions are unclear for you, you can follow the tutorial below.

System Update Readiness Tool (SURT)

Step 2:
SFC Scan

  1. Rightclick on the Start button and select Command Prompt (administrator)
  2. When command prompt opens, copy and paste the following commands into it, press enter after each

    Code: 
    sfc /scannow
    Wait for this to finish before you continue

    Code: 
    copy %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log %userprofile%\Desktop\cbs.txt
  3. This will create a file, cbs.txt on your Desktop. Please attach this to your next post.
    Note: if the file is too big to upload to your next post please upload via a service such as Dropbox or One Drive or SendSpace and just provide the download link.
 
Re: cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

  • Click on Start - All programs - Accessories.
  • Rightclick on Command-prompt and select Run as administrator.
  • When command prompt opens, typ chkdsk into it, then press enter.
  • Wait for this to complete.
  • Download ListChkdskResult.exe by SleepyDude and save it on your desktop.
  • Rightclick
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    ListChkdskResult.exe and select Run as administrator. Notepad will open the file ListChkdskResult.txt on completion. (The file ListChkdskResult.txt can be found on your desktop.)
  • Copy and paste this in your next reply.
 
Re: cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

chkdsk provides non-English report, so I've run in it with /f parameter to force it to run after Windows restarts:
 

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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. If you need assistance with an issue, please start a new thread and someone will assist you shortly.


  • Download
    myjIXnC.png
    SFCFix and move the executable to your desktop.
  • Download the file 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.
    1p8eDnI.gif
  • 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.
 
Re: [Win7] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Good, please do following:

Step 1:
Run a scan with the System Update Readiness Tool (SURT) again and provide a log.

  1. Download SURT for your system. (Windows 7 SP1 x86)
  2. On completion, a log will be created in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log.
  3. Attach this log in your next reply.

Alternatively, if these instructions are unclear for you, you can follow the tutorial below.
System Update Readiness Tool (SURT)

Step 2:
SFC Scan

  1. Rightclick on the Start button and select Command Prompt (administrator)
  2. When command prompt opens, copy and paste the following commands into it, press enter after each

    Code: 
    sfc /scannow
    Wait for this to finish before you continue

    Code: 
    copy %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log %userprofile%\Desktop\cbs.txt
  3. This will create a file, cbs.txt on your Desktop. Please attach this to your next post.
    Note: if the file is too big to upload to your next post please upload via a service such as Dropbox or One Drive or SendSpace and just provide the download link.
 
Re: [Win7] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

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. If you need assistance with an issue, please start a new thread and someone will assist you shortly.


  • Download
    myjIXnC.png
    SFCFix and move the executable to your desktop.
  • Download the file 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.
    1p8eDnI.gif
  • 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 computer.
Run a scan with the System Update Readiness Tool (SURT) again.
On completion, a log will be created in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log.
Attach this log in your next reply.
 
Re: [Win7] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Please do following and report the result.

Test RAM With Memtest86+

Please ensure you allow 8 passes of the program!

Download Memtest86+ here:
Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

Which should I download?

You can either download the pre-compiled .ISO that you would burn to a CD and then boot from the CD, or you can download the auto-installer for the USB key. What this will do is format your USB drive, make it a bootable device, and then install the necessary files. Both do the same job, it's just up to you which you choose, or which you have available (whether it's CD or USB).

Do note that some older generation motherboards do not support USB-based booting, therefore your only option is CD (or Floppy if you really wanted to).

How Memtest works (you don't need to read, it's only for those interested in the specifics):

Memtest uses algorithms (specifically two), namely moving inversion & what is deemed Modulo-X. Essentially, the first algorithm fills the memory with a pattern. Starting at the low address, it checks to see if the pattern was changed (it should not have been), writes the patterns complement, increments the address, and repeats. Starting at the highest address (as opposed to the lowest), it follows the same checklist.

The reason for the second algorithm is due to a few limitations, with the first being that not all adjacent cells are being tested for interaction due to modern chips being 4 to 16 bits wide regarding data storage. With that said, patterns are used to go ahead and ensure that all adjacent cells have at least been written with all possible one and zero combinations.

The second is that caching, buffering and out of order execution will interfere with the moving inversions algorithm. However, the second algorithm used is not affected by this. For starting offsets of 0-20, the algorithm will write every 20th location with a pattern, write all other locations with the patterns complement, repeat the previous one (or more) times, and then check every 20th location for the previously mentioned pattern.

Now that you know how Memtest actually works, it's important to know that the tests it goes through all mean something different. It goes from Test 0 through Test 12, many of which use either one or the other algorithm discussed above, among many other things.

Any other questions, they can most likely be answered by reading this great guide here:

FAQ : please read before posting

If needed, a tutorial on using this is here.
 
Re: [Win7SP1 x86] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Done 10 passes for 7 hours - errors 0.
 
Re: [Win7SP1 x86] cleanmgr "Windows Update Cleanup" problem with numerous SFC errors

Step 1:
Download the file SFCFix.zip and save it on your desktop.
We will use it in Step 3.

Step 2:
Start Windows 7 in safe mode.
How to do that, you can read here: Force Windows 7, 8, or 10 to Boot Into Safe Mode Without Using the F8 Key

Step 3:
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. If you need assistance with an issue, please start a new thread and someone will assist you shortly.

  • Drag the downloaded file in step 1, SFCFix.zip, over the SFCFix.exe executable and release it.
    1p8eDnI.gif
  • SFCFix will launch. If you see the message "Failed to check for updates", simply hit enter to continue.
  • Let SFCFix complete its job.
  • 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 4:
Restart the computer.
Run a scan with the System Update Readiness Tool (SURT) again.
On completion, a log will be created in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log.
Attach this log in your next reply.
 
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