How to Fix DISM the Source Files Could Not Be Found’ on Windows 10
37How to Fix DISM the Source Files Could Not Be Found’ on Windows 10.
Some users have reported that their DISM process has failed with the error message The source files could not be found after they used the DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command inside Command Prompt/PowerShell.
"The source files could be found" error, after running the "DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" command, is a common problem on Windows 10 and 8 based computers. ( DISM's source files could be found error codes: 0x800f081f or 0x800f0906 or 0x800f0907 )
If the DISM Tool fails, you have 2 options – clean up the system components, and specify an alternative Windows image repair source, which will then be used to repair a corrupted Windows image. You can do this using the Group Policy.
Normally, during the repair operation, the automatic corruption repair provides files. But of this itself has got corrupted, you can use a specified repair source on your network or use Windows Update to retrieve the source files that are required to enable a feature or to repair a Windows image.
Even though the main body of this error message is the same, the code for the error might differ: Here are the few possible options:
0x800f081f
0x800f0906
0x800f0907
This issue is most commonly caused by the DISM service not being able to connect to the internet, a compromised install.wim file, or having multiple versions of the file mentioned previously in the same location on your hard-drive.
In today’s fix tutorial we will discuss some of the best methods to solve this issue once and for all. Make sure to follow the described steps closely to avoid any complications.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).