[SOLVED] Server 2016 updates failing

[dot19408]

Hello,

I have a 2016 server that started having problems with Windows Update.
SFC and DISM are not able to repair the problem.

Please let me know if I missed something simple in the logs.

 

[Windows Update Bot]

Hi @dot19408,

Welcome to Sysnative Forums!

If you haven't already, please review the posting instructions here, and attach the requested log files. Without log files, our helpers will not be able to assist, and this will slow down fixing your machine.

If logs have been already been provided, our team of volunteers will analyse the provided log files to build a fix for your system. Please be aware that this may take several days from your initial post, due to the high volume of threads that we receive.


- Sysnative Windows Update Team

 

[dot19408]

Hello,

I hope everyone has a safe and happy 2025!

Just a bump to bring the thread back to the top...

 

[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

 

[dot19408]

SFCFix.txt attached

 

[Maxstar]

Great, le me know the result of DISM. If that was successful please attach the new CBS logs after attempting to update!

 

[dot19408]

DISM successfully completed, and Windows Update was also successful!

Thank you!

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

You're welcome. Glad to hear the issue has been resolved...