Windows 8.1 component store got corrupt and can't start 32bit applications

PeterJ · Aug 3, 2024

Provide a fresh copy of the COMPONENTS hive.

Anulin · Aug 4, 2024

please see the file attached

PeterJ · Aug 4, 2024

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.
Attach that file to your next reply.

Anulin · Aug 5, 2024

please see the file attached

PeterJ · Aug 5, 2024

Perform the instructions in message #243 again.

Anulin · Aug 5, 2024

please see the file attached

PeterJ · Aug 6, 2024

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.
Attach that file to your next reply.

Step 2:
Perform the instructions in message #243 again.

Anulin · Aug 6, 2024

please see the files attached

PeterJ · Aug 7, 2024

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.
Attach that file to your next reply.

Step 2:
Perform the instructions in message #243 again.

Anulin · Aug 11, 2024

please see the files attached

PeterJ · Aug 11, 2024

Remove Update Manually

Click on the Start button and in the search box, type Command Prompt.
When you see Command Prompt on the list, right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
When command prompt opens, copy and paste the following command into it, then press enter.
wusa /uninstall /KB:4486105
Let me know if it says it was successful or if there are any errors.

Anulin · Aug 11, 2024

It was unsuccessful : error 0x8007371b

PeterJ · Aug 12, 2024

Export registry as hive

Click on the Start button and in the search box, type regedit
When you see regedit on the list, right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
When regedit opens, using the left pane, navigate to the following registry key and select it by clicking on it once.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide
Once selected, click File > Export....
Change the Save as type: to Registry Hive Files (*.*).
Name this file SideBySide (with no file extension) and save it to your Desktop.
Right-click on the SideBySide file and choose Send To -> Compressed (zipped) Folder.
Attach the .ZIP file to your next post.

Anulin · Aug 15, 2024

please see the file attached

PeterJ · Aug 16, 2024

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.

Anulin · Aug 16, 2024

please see the file attached

PeterJ · Aug 16, 2024

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.
Attach that file to your next reply.

Step 2:
Perform the instructions in message #243 again.

Anulin · Aug 17, 2024

please see the files attached

PeterJ · Aug 17, 2024

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.
Attach that file to your next reply.

Step 2:
Perform the instructions in message #243 again.

Anulin · Aug 18, 2024

please see the files attached

Windows 8.1 component store got corrupt and can't start 32bit applications

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Attachments

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Attachments

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Attachments

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Well-known member

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Attachments

Well-known member

Attachments

Moderator, Windows Update Expert, Security Analyst

Attachments

Well-known member

Attachments