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The virtual disk image of the Windows system is corrupted, and the computer is newly activated.
Hello everyone, I'm downloading software from the Microsoft Store. During installation, it keeps prompting that system files are corrupted. I've reset the system, but the issue still persists. Does anyone have a solution?
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If you’re getting corruption warnings even after resetting Windows, it usually means the system image (the virtual disk or installation base) has damaged components. A normal reset often just reuses the same broken files, so the issue keeps coming back.
Do a Clean Installation (if asdy4 solution doesn't work/ the issue continues to persist ):
- Download the latest Windows 10/11 ISO from Microsoft’s official site and create a bootable USB with the Media Creation Tool.
- Boot from the USB, delete existing partitions (back up data first), and perform a fresh install.
- This ensures you’re starting from a completely clean system image.
Try following these instructions.
Using System File Checker in Windows - Microsoft Support
Hope it helps.
