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server2016 windows update fails
this has been happening for almost 2 years
i have tried a lot of fixes, but nothing has worked
i cloned the original system disk to an SSD just over 2 years ago
i booted the original disk, did the updates successfully, but can't add client computers or do server backups
i really just want to try & fix my current disk
all help appreciated
i have a disk with a clean install and the 2 year old original
hopefully between these i can get updates working
Some things to try
- sfc /scannow
- dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
- additional resources for Windows Update - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn (manual steps)
- a repair install by running setup.exe from the root of install media
but a much simpler / safer method is to stand up a new one for replacement.
it might be easier to fix my older disk i.e. client connects & backup
attached is the output of sfc /scannow
Simplest / safest / quickest solution may be to stand up a new one for replacement.
- i have been through all of that
i'm worried that i could buy new hardware and some corruption on my disk will prevent me from moving the roles over
i could temporarily dedicate an older desktop to a new install, but i eventually need it back on the exiting hardware
