Server 2016 - can't install Servicing Stack Update or Cumulative Update for months

Hi,

That depends entirely on how you create a backup to migrate the installation. With a full image you will copy over the corruptions along with it, so this is not an option.
 
do i have other options for restoring to another PC?
and keep my license and synced files?
 
No, I don't think there are any other options than to perform a repair install since the COMPONENTS hive is badly damaged ad you don't have any backups!
 
so

Repair Windows Server 2016 with DISM Command from Recovery Environment​

is what i want to do?
 
Yes, at this stage, I would recommend to make a backup of the server and perform a in-place upgrade from the server ISO.
  • Mount the Windows Server ISO and run Setup.exe. You can use the Microsoft Evaluation Centre to download the ISO files.
  • Use the option Download updates, drivers, and optional features (recommended) and click Next.
  • Depending on your Windows Server version and license, you may see a screen prompting you to enter the licensing key.
  • In the next screen, select the image of the installed Windows Server edition and click Next.
  • Then accept the EULA. To perform a in-place upgrade, you need to check keep personal files and apps. Then click Next.
  • After clicking Next, an upgrade process will start checking for updates, when this is ready click install to start the in-place upgrade.
 
tried twice, dies at 38% - just says failed
i shutdown anything i thought was running
do i need to do this from a clean boot?
 

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Hi,

Then I would suggest to perform a fresh install of this server, particularly because you used fixes from other threads as well. As you can see now, it may cause more problems, even if the fix is written for a similar problem. So my advise would be to reinstall this server and then make regular backups to avoid issues like this in the future.
 
fixes from other threads were running dism etc, no scripts to try & repair other than standard microsoft tools
as i said i have 3+TB of data synced to the cloud, if i rebuild the server i have to move my storage pool data to new folders
this will cause it to upload (20Mb max speed) & probably take close to a month
i'm really trying to avoid that
 
Unfortunately, this is the risk when you don't have backups. Particularly because the number of corruptions, 11.000 registry keys are missing, and there is a large number of hash mismatches and other issues. So this system is badly damaged. Perhaps there is a better option than syncing your data to the cloud?
 
i cloned the system HD to an SSD a while ago
i just booted that disk all by itself
i checked the last update & it was 2020-09-09 & successful
how should i proceed?
should i let windows update proceed?
 
So you do have a workable (FULLY) cloned image? Then you can rebuild the server without using the cloud storage I guess, if not please explain in detail your setup of this server.
 
yes, but 3 years ago
i have added computers to the domain since then
& the backup software is newer for the cloud
also added plex
and some folders on the storage pool

microsoft update was successful!
 
Since you've made so many changes over the years, I still recommend that it would be better to completely reinstall this server. And then setup a solid backup plan for key servers in your network.
 
if i decide to use my older OS and move forward, will it recognize the changes i made to my disks?
i.e. i had 1 large storage pool, i now have ServerFolders on a storage pool & a single disk
i contacted the cloud backup co, i can add an existing device so i don't have to upload again
if i rebuild the server, i have to break the domain connections on all my PC's and re-add them, new user profile, jus a PITA
 
i copied the components folder over from my old (updated) disk - that seemed to fix a few things
i then tried
Dism /Image:C:\offline /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:j:\Windows (old system disk is J)

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.14393.4169


Error: 2

Unable to access the image.
Make sure that the image path and the Windows directory for the image exist and you have Read permissions on the folder.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log

2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM PID=13968 TID=5260 Temporarily setting the scratch directory. This may be overridden by user later. - CDISMManager::FinalConstruct
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM PID=13968 TID=5260 Scratch directory set to 'C:\Windows\TEMP\'. - CDISMManager::put_ScratchDir
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM PID=13968 TID=5260 DismCore.dll version: 10.0.14393.4169 - CDISMManager::FinalConstruct
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM Try to initialize Panther logging 1 times, last error: 0x0
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5260 Leave CCommandThread::CommandThreadProcedureStub - CCommandThread::CommandThreadProcedureStub
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5232 Deleted g_internalDismSession - DismShutdownInternal
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5232 Shutdown SessionTable - DismShutdownInternal
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5232 Leave DismShutdownInternal - DismShutdownInternal
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5232 DismApi.dll: - DismShutdownInternal
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5232 DismApi.dll: <----- Ending DismApi.dll session -----> - DismShutdownInternal
2023-09-22 13:32:49, Info DISM API: PID=13968 TID=5232 DismApi.dll: - DismShutdownInternal

i didn't have access to the Temp folder - fixed that, but still the same
 
i'm finally back trying to resolve this
i cloned my old (good) HD onto a new SSD
booted SSD - OK
windows update succeeded on all updates
cleaned up my serverfolders, VM's Plex etc
fixed trusted relationship with existing computers
i have 2 new computers that were part of the domain, but not on this disk
on 1 computer i removed the essentials client
reinstalled essentials client
attempted to join domain
i get 'The Server is not available. Try connecting the computer again'
i have DNS set to my server
not sure why it is failing or where to look
 
still trying to get my older copy of the OS fixed
this was the HD i cloned to an SSD >2yrs ago
i cloned the HD to another SSD
it has some issues, but i think they should be repairable
2 things not working - connect client computer & server backup
sfc /scannow has errors, so does DISM


logs attached
 

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Hi,

Here's the fix for the reported issue in the latest CBS log.

Step 1. Download
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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.
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  • 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 System File Checker and post the result. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.
Code: 
SFC /Scannow
 

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