2021-02-08 03:50:13, Info CBS Failed to load Core DLL from path: C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.740_none_e752aa59261f271f\\cbscore.dll [HRESULT = 0x800700c1 - ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT]
It would appear that some files...
Very good, looks like it is still essentials. Do you know if it is LTSC / LTSB or Semi Annual?
One strange thing I have noticed is that I had to disconnect some machines from the network before they would accept the generic KMS key for upgrades.
On your test copy, try the Dism /online...
Command Prompt
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Click on the Start button and in the search box, type Command Prompt
When...
Please manually upload the components hive by following these instructions:
Upload Components Hive
Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config
Right-click on the current COMPONENTS file and select copy
Note: If you get an error that the file is in use, reboot your computer and then try again...
Sorry about the delay.
In the Powershell window, type CMD then press enter. Next, try the following commands:
cd C:\Users\Tomen\Desktop\
SFCFix.exe SFCFix.zip
SFCFix Script
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Download SFCFix.exe (by niemiro) and save this to your Desktop.
Download...
In this case it might be best to take a full backup and then attempt an in-place upgrade ( mount the ISO then run Setup.exe and choose the option to keep your files and settings ). Would this be possible in your environment?