Maintaining a smoothly functioning Windows operating system is crucial for the optimal performance of your computer. Over time, system files may become corrupted, leading to issues such as sluggishness, crashes, or other unexpected errors. Microsoft provides two powerful tools, Deployment Image Service and Management Tool (DISM) and System File Checker (SFC), to address and repair such problems. While both tools are effective on their own, running them in a specific order can enhance their efficiency. Here's a recommended sequence for running DISM and SFC commands:
1. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /checkhealth
- This command checks for component store corruption without making any changes.
2. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /scanhealth
- Performs a more advanced scan to detect component store corruption and assesses the overall health of the Windows image.
3. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
- Initiates the repair process and attempts to fix any identified issues in the Windows image.
4. sfc /scannow
- System File Checker is then executed to scan and repair corrupted system files. This step complements the work done by DISM.
5. Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore
- Analyzes the component store to provide a detailed report on the space that can be recovered by performing cleanup operations.
6. Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
- Initiates the cleanup process to reduce the size of the component store and enhance system performance.
By following this sequential order, you allow DISM to perform preliminary checks and repairs before engaging the System File Checker. This systematic approach enhances the overall efficiency of the maintenance process and increases the likelihood of resolving any underlying issues in your Windows environment. Always run these commands from an elevated Command Prompt to ensure proper execution and system repair. Regularly performing these steps can contribute to a stable and healthy Windows system.
As an alternative option, you can also follow this sequence:
sfc /scannow
- Start with a System File Checker scan to address immediate issues with corrupted system files.
Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Follow up with the DISM RestoreHealth command to further repair the Windows image.
Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
- Conclude the maintenance process by initiating component cleanup to optimize the system.
Running these commands in the recommended order or the alternative option can significantly contribute to the overall health and stability of your Windows operating system. Regular maintenance, including these tools, is essential for a trouble-free computing experience. Always remember to run these commands from an elevated Command Prompt to ensure proper execution and system repair.
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How I create Windows PE from DISM ?
ReplyDeleteMake sure your PC has the ADK and ADK Windows PE add-on installed.
DeleteStart the Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment as an administrator.
Run copype to create a working copy of the Windows PE files.
command: copype amd64 C:\WinPE_amd64
For more details please visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/winpe-create-usb-bootable-drive?view=windows-11