A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 11 workstation that experiences random system instability following an improper system shutdown. The technician runs the System File Checker utility (`sfc /scannow`), but the command returns an error stating that corrupted files were found but could not be repaired because the local payload source is also damaged. Which command-line command should the technician execute next to repair the component store payload so that System File Checker can complete successfully?
- dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealthAnswer
- Bsfc /scanfile=C:\Windows\System32\drivers
- Cchkdsk /r /f
- Dsigverif /autostart
Answer
The command `dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth` should be executed to repair the corrupted Windows Component Store payload.
Executing `dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth` repairs the Windows Component Store (WinSxS) by retrieving known-good replacement files from Windows Update or specified installation media. Once the component store is healthy, running `sfc /scannow` can successfully replace corrupted system files.
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Key Concept
Proper sequencing of DISM and SFC tools to resolve Windows system file corruption