DISM or Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management have been a very talented way to repair corrupted system image. With the help of this one can easily recover an unserviceable Windows Image. It is the prominent way to convene the issues that are not solved by System File Checker (commonly used as SFC/SCANNOW command).

But it is found that in some cases the DSIM command fails to perform the user are not able to repair their system. Here in this article, know how to fix the problem faced by the user when they try to execute DISM’s command (i.e. Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth), and an error message appears.

Error: 0x800f081f; The source files could not be found.

In this error message, it clearly specifies that the DISM is missing and required source files that can be offered with Windows installation disc. So, to solve this irritating problem follow the solutions given below to fix the error:

 

How to Fix DISM Error 0x800f081f in Windows 10:

 

Solution 1 – Clean Up Image Components

 

The first thing you need to fix this issue is to clean up image components. And to perform this run another DISM command. Follow the steps:

  1. First, open Administrative Command Prompt.
  2. Now Type Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup and hit Enter button.

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After this, retry to run the Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command.

And check the problem is fixed or not.

Helpful Article: Methods to Utilize DISM Command to Fix Windows 10 Image

 

Solution 2 – Make use of Windows ISO Disc Image

 

You can make use of the Windows installation media such as ISO file and this can be used to solve the issue without any hassle. Follow the steps to use it:

1. Place Windows OS ISO file by using File Explorer and click right on it after that select Mount. This will mount the disc image to Windows with a temporary drive letter.

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2. Type the given command one by one and press Enter after each command

Diskpart

list volume

exit

Now after performing these commands, recognize correct drive letter on which Windows ISO file is mounted and run the last command:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /source:WIM:X:\Sources\Install.wim:1 /LimitAccess

Note: User needs to replace X with correct system drive letter as per their case.

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You are now redirected DISM to mounted Windows ISO file. Thus, you can run the DISM command for ex. Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and it should start working.

 

Solution 3: Make Use of the SFC /Scannow Command

 

By running the SFC command, you can fix the problem as this scans the Windows installation’s system files and also replaces the damaged or missing files.

  • Press Windows Key + X and click Command Prompt as Admin.

SFC command

  • Now Type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter

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Solution 5: Install the latest Windows Updates

 

Installing the latest Windows updates help you to fix various updates and also make the system error-free as all the files are verified.

The latest Windows updates bring lots of advanced features and security patches as well, this allows you to fix earlier major issues in the Windows system and this the reasons Microsoft often release various updates.

The system is by default set to download and install and the updates automatically however you can also check for the latest updates and download it manually. Just type “Updates” in the Windows search bar > hit Enter.

 

FIXED: DISM Error 0x800f081f, “The Source Files Could Not Be Found in Windows 10”
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