[SOLVED] Windows 10 Preview build 19045.3513 (KB5030300) - Failed install - And now no preview builds install

[RHerbert]

Hi.

Probably my own fault for joining the Windows Insider program. When it was originally offered, I tried to install KB5030300 on my Windows 10 PC. After every reboot, Windows indicated that a reboot was necessary to finish the installation. That loop finally ended, but it seems like the installation failed anyway. Currently, I'm stuck with "There were problems downloading some updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this, try searching the web or contacting support for help. This error code might help: (0x800700c1)". This is now for KB5031356.

Running "sfc /scannow" results in "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service."

Running "DISM /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth" returns:

"Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.19041.844

Image Version: 10.0.19045.3513


Error: 193

%1 is not a valid Win32 application."

Downloading and running the updates (KB5030300 and KB5031356) from the Windows Catalog results in "The update is not applicable to your computer".

SFCFix.exe finds no problems. I tried running ComponentScanner, but it won't work against a Preview Build. I've uploaded my CBS.log.

I checked in C:\Windows\WinSxS\ and can't locate a corresponding "amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.3505_none..." (replacing 19041.3505 with 19045.3513) folder.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Richard Herbert

 

[Maxstar]

Hi and welcome to Sysnative,

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.

• 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. Run the following DISM command and post the result. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.

DISM /online /cleanup-image /RestoreHealth

 

[RHerbert]

Hey, Maxstar!

Your fix worked like a charm! Update KB5031356 installed without a hitch after I ran SFCFix.exe with the SFCFix.zip that you provided. I ran it twice just to be sure, hence the warnings in SFCFix.txt. I'm now able to run DISM commands and "sfc /scannow" as well. I count myself as one of the lucky ones.

Thanks so much for your valuable help, not to mention your quick reply. A reward in the form of a donation is forthcoming.

Richard Herbert

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

You're welcome. Glad to hear the problem has been resolved and thanks for your donation to Sysnative...