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DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:D:\sources\install.wim /LimitAccess Once DISM finishes successfully (you should see "The operation completed successfully"), it’s time for SFC. windows 11 check for corrupted files
The Start Menu works perfectly again. The corruption was likely in a UI-related DLL. Often, the culprit behind these mysterious glitches isn't
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as a Windows PC that starts acting up for no apparent reason. One moment, everything is running smoothly; the next, your Start Menu won’t open, File Explorer keeps crashing, or you’re greeted by the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The corruption was likely in a UI-related DLL
| Result | Meaning | |--------|---------| | | No corrupted files found. Your system is clean. | | Found and repaired | Corrupt files were fixed. Restart your PC. | | Found but unable to fix | DISM didn’t fully repair the source. Run DISM again or check your drive health. | | Pending repair | A reboot is required to complete the fix. Restart and re-run SFC. | Step 4: Review the CBS Log (For Nerds) SFC logs every action in a detailed file. If you want to see exactly which files were corrupted:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth This will report whether the image is healthy, repairable, or corrupted.