Last updated on October 6th, 2017
- Dism Error 0x800f081f The Source Files Could Not Be Found Windows 10
- Dism Source Files Could Not Be Found 0x800f081f Windows 10
The DISM log file can be found at C: Windows Logs DISM dism. Log PS C: Windows system32 After Mounting a fresh ISO image of 2012R Server to drive letter E: If I tried to run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:E: Sources install.wim or DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:E: Sources install.wim /LimitAccess.
The DISM error 0x800f0906: Source files could not be downloaded, occurred on a Windows 10 based computer after running the 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' command.
- Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.17763.1 Image Version: 10.0.17763.437 99.9% Error: 0x800f081f The source files could not be found. Use the 'Source' option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature.
- Error: 0x800f081f The source files could not be found. Use the “Source” option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. In those cases, you need to mention the WIM file as the source from which you can restore corrupted system files.
- The source files could not be found. Use the “source” option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. For more information on specifying a source location, see Configure a Windows Repair Source. The DISM log file can be found at C: Windows Logs DISM dism.log. I have run System Restore and, after doing so, the DISM instruction runs properly and returns the message that it has run successfully and repaired the corrupted components.
The error message indicates that Windows cannot connect online to download the required files to repair the Windows 10 image, despite the fact that the system has already access to the Internet and to Microsoft servers without any problem.
DISM Error 0x800f0906 in details:
'C:WINDOWSsystem32>DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.15063.0
Image Version: 10.0.15063.0
[100.0%]
Error: 0x800f0906
The source files could not be downloaded.
Use the 'source' option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. For more information on specifying a source location, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=243077.
The DISM log file can be found at C:WINDOWSLogsDISMdism.log'
This troubleshooting guide contains detailed instructions to fix the DISM Error 0x800f0906 in Windows 10/8/8.1
How to FiX DISM RestoreHealth Error 0x800f0906.
Method 1. Run DISM command again.
Method 2. Check your date and time settings.
Method 3. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.
Method 4. Force Windows to re-create the Windows Update Store folder.
Other Methods to fix DISM /RestoreHealth Errors.
Method 1. Run DISM command again.
On a Windows 10 Home based computer, I realized that DISM fails with error 0x800f0906, at 100% of the Restore Health process. So, I decided to run 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' command again and fortunately the DISM problem 'The source files could not be downloaded' disappeared.
So, before you continue to the rest methods, execute the 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' command once more, to verify if the DISM error 0x800f0906 persists.
Method 2. Check your date and time settings.
Ensure that your computer's (or phone) date and time are correct. To do that
1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. Type control panel and press Enter.
2. Change the View by: to Small icons.
3. Open Date and Time.
4. Press Change date and time.
4a. Set the current date/time/year and click OK.
5. Press the Change time zone button.
5a. Set your current Time Zone and press OK.
6. Choose the Internet Time tab and click the Change settings button.
6a. Check the Synchronize with an Internet time server checkbox & then choose a Time Server from the list (e.g. time.windows.com).
6b. When done, click Update Now.
6c. When the time is updated, press OK twice to close all open windows.
7. Restart your computer and run the 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' command again.
Method 3. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.
1. Download and Save on your computer the Windows 10/8 Update Troubleshooter.
2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and press Next.
3. Choose Try troubleshooting as an administrator.
4. Press Next and follow the rest of the steps in the wizard to repair problems with Windows update.
5. When the repair is completed, Close the wizard.
6. Restart your computer and run the 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' command again.
Method 4. Force Windows to re-create the Windows Update Store folder.
The Windows Update Store folder (commonly known as 'SoftwareDistribution' folder) is the location where Windows stores the downloaded updates.
-If the SoftwareDistribution folder becomes corrupted then it causes problems with Windows Update. So, one of the most efficient solutions to resolve problems with Windows Update is to recreate the SoftwareDistribution folder. To do that:
1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter.
3. Right click on Windows Update service and select Stop.
4. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:Windows folder.
5. Select and Delete the “SoftwareDistribution” folder.*
(Click Continue at 'Folder Access Denied' window).
* Note: The next time the Windows Update run, a new empty SoftwareDistribution folder will be created automatically by Windows to store updates.
6.Restart your computer and run the 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' command again.
Other Methods to fix DISM /RestoreHealth Errors.
If you still face problems when running DISM, after applying the above mentioned methods, then proceed and try the instructions from the following articles:
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DISM or Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management have been a very talented way to repair corrupted system image. With the help of this one can easily recover an unserviceable Windows Image. It is the prominent way to convene the issues that are not solved by System File Checker (commonly used as SFC/SCANNOW command).
But it is found that in some cases the DSIM command fails to perform the user are not able to repair their system. Here in this article, know how to fix the problem faced by the user when they try to execute DISM’s command (i.e. Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth), and an error message appears.
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Error: 0x800f081f; The source files could not be found.
In this error message, it clearly specifies that the DISM is missing and required source files that can be offered with Windows installation disc. So, to solve this irritating problem follow the solutions given below to fix the error:
How to Fix DISM Error 0x800f081f in Windows 10:
Solution 1 – Clean Up Image Components
The first thing you need to fix this issue is to clean up image components. And to perform this run another DISM command. Follow the steps:
- First, open Administrative Command Prompt.
- Now Type Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup and hit Enter button.
After this, retry to run the Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command.
Dism Error 0x800f081f The Source Files Could Not Be Found Windows 10
And check the problem is fixed or not.
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Solution 2 – Make use of Windows ISO Disc Image
You can make use of the Windows installation media such as ISO file and this can be used to solve the issue without any hassle. Follow the steps to use it:
1. Place Windows OS ISO file by using File Explorer and click right on it after that select Mount. This will mount the disc image to Windows with a temporary drive letter.
2. Type the given command one by one and press Enter after each command
Diskpart
list volume
exit
Now after performing these commands, recognize correct drive letter on which Windows ISO file is mounted and run the last command:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /source:WIM:X:SourcesInstall.wim:1 /LimitAccess
Note: User needs to replace X with correct system drive letter as per their case.
You are now redirected DISM to mounted Windows ISO file. Thus, you can run the DISM command for ex. Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and it should start working.
Solution 3: Make Use of the SFC /Scannow Command
By running the SFC command, you can fix the problem as this scans the Windows installation’s system files and also replaces the damaged or missing files.
- Press Windows Key + X and click Command Prompt as Admin.
- Now Type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter
Solution 5: Install the latest Windows Updates
Installing the latest Windows updates help you to fix various updates and also make the system error-free as all the files are verified.
The latest Windows updates bring lots of advanced features and security patches as well, this allows you to fix earlier major issues in the Windows system and this the reasons Microsoft often release various updates.
The system is by default set to download and install and the updates automatically however you can also check for the latest updates and download it manually. Just type “Updates” in the Windows search bar > hit Enter.
Dism Source Files Could Not Be Found 0x800f081f Windows 10