A technician is troubleshooting a Windows workstation experiencing system errors caused by corrupted system files. The technician determines that the local Windows Component Store (WinSxS) may also be corrupted. Arrange the following steps in the correct sequential order to properly restore the component store and repair the protected system files.
- 1Launch an elevated Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
- 2Execute `dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth` to repair the Windows Component Store.
- 3Execute `sfc /scannow` to verify and repair protected system files.
- 4Restart the workstation to complete the replacement of locked system files.
Answer
The proper sequence starts by launching an elevated Command Prompt, executing DISM restorehealth to fix the component store image, running SFC scannow to replace damaged system files, and restarting the workstation to finalize file replacements.
The sequence correctly prioritizes elevating privileges first, repairing the underlying source repository via DISM next, executing SFC scannow to repair protected OS binaries from the fixed store, and rebooting to replace locked files.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
DISM and SFC Repair Sequencing
Estimated Time:1m 30s