Windows 11

Repair Windows with DISM

DISM repairs the Windows component store used to service Windows.

TRY THIS FIRST

Check before repairing

Open PowerShell as administrator. Run the check below and let it finish.

Diagnostic check · Administrator required · Writes logs; does not repair

PowerShell

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Result: Use what you find to choose the next step.

Still not working?

If DISM reports repairable corruption, open the repair instructions below. If it cannot find source files, use the 0x800f081f entry.

Check the result: Repeat the original task after making one relevant change. If the problem returns, keep the exact message and time.

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Sources & page details

Hanki's detailed guide · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Choose the entry that matches where the error appeared. A code alone does not identify every cause. Commands are copied for you to review; this page does not run them.