What is DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL?
DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL shows up as a high-severity Windows operating system fault. DISM fails to repair Windows Component Store with error 0x800f081f or 0x800f0906 when component source cannot be found. Follow the steps below to fix it.
Common Causes
- No internet connection for Windows Update
- Windows Update itself is corrupted
- Missing source files (custom Windows image)
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Provide a local source: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:E:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
For lingering DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL cases, "Provide a local source: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:E:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess" is worth running through.
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Run with /Source pointing to a mounted Windows ISO
This step, "Run with /Source pointing to a mounted Windows ISO", specifically rules out no internet connection for Windows Update.
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As last resort, perform an In-Place Upgrade
Still seeing DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL after that? "As last resort, perform an In-Place Upgrade" is the next thing to check.
Commands & Diagnostics
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Frequently Asked Questions
No internet connection for Windows Update accounts for the majority of DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL reports; windows Update itself is corrupted and missing source files (custom Windows image) come up less often but are documented.
The fastest fix is "Provide a local source: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:E:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess". Only move on to the later steps if DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL keeps coming back.
DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including DISM-RESTOREHEALTH-FAIL. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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