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Cannot refresh Server Manager, windows repositories corrupt

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Hi,
I'm experiencing the following issue on my Windows 2008 server (Standard, x64, SP1):
When I refresh the server manager in order to view the installed roles and features, server maanger throws an unexpected error: "Exception from HRESULT:0x800F0818"After viewing similar topics on this forum and reading my event manager, it became clear there was something wrong with the windows repositories in c:\windows\servicing\packages so I ran the System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821). Afterwards I checked the log file @ c:\windows\logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log. Here it it's contents:
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Checking System Update Readiness.
Binary Version 6.0.6002.22574
Package Version 11.0
2011-03-15 14:44Checking Windows Servicing Packages
Checking Package Manifests and Catalogs
(f) CBS MUM Corrupt 0x00000000 servicing\Packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum Expected file name Package_for_KB969897_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum does not match the actual file nameChecking Package Watchlist
Checking Component Watchlist
Checking Packages
Checking Component Store
Summary:
Seconds executed: 412
Found 1 errors
CBS MUM Corrupt Total count: 1Unavailable repair files:
servicing\packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
servicing\packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.cat=================================
Some packages are corrupt - I've tried reinstalling KB969897 but the patch doesn't seem to be valid for my system anymore (read: my IE has been updated).Could somebody forward me a valid link to the necessary files please? I've found some links on this forum already but they appear to be outdated.
Regards
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 3:46 PM
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Try this:
Best Regards
Dale
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Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:58 AM
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Hi,
Please visit the following steps to fix the problem:
1. Take control over the folder: %systemroot%\Windows\Serivces\Packages, run the following commands in elevated privileges:
Takeown /F C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages /D y /R
Cacls C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages /E /T /C /G “UserName”:F
2. Download the KB969897 Files for the missing files, then unpack the KB980182 using the following command:
Expand –F: * Update KB969897.msu x:\DestinationDirectory
After you expand you will see a UpdateKBXXXX.cab File. Expand it as well:
Expand -F:* UpdateKBXXXX.CAB x:\DestinationDirectoryCAB
3. Grab the update.mum and update.cab files, then rename them into the following format, and put them into the directory: /servicing/packages
Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
Now see if the issue get resolved.
Reference:
How to fix Server Manager Errors after installing updates (HRESULT:0x800F0818 / HRESULT:0x800B0100)
Best Regards
Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”Wednesday, March 16, 2011 3:21 AM -
I just perfomed the actions you requested
1. I ran the commands (also checked if I have ownership over the files + Full Control = OK)
2. I downloaded the msu from the link - expanded it and then expanded the cab it produced yet again
3. I then grabbed, renamed and copied the files to the servicing/packages dir (with overwrite - old ones were corrupt anyway)No change in server manager (also after reboot) - I ran the system update readiness again - the checksur logfile now produced:
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Checking System Update Readiness.
Binary Version 6.0.6002.22574
Package Version 11.0
2011-03-16 11:08Checking Windows Servicing Packages
Checking Package Manifests and Catalogs
(f) CBS MUM Corrupt 0x00000000 servicing\Packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum Expected file name Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum does not match the actual file nameChecking Package Watchlist
Checking Component Watchlist
Checking Packages
Checking Component Store
Summary:
Seconds executed: 263
Found 1 errors
CBS MUM Corrupt Total count: 1Unavailable repair files:
servicing\packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
servicing\packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.cat=================================
Please note that the error has changed - the expected filename is different - 6.1.1.0 instead of 6.0.1.0 - after some checking I discovered that the link you gave me is actually for server 2008 R2 - so I found it prudent to download KB969897 again from this link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=faac92d4-4a2b-4bb5-8bd1-1519a9fa8147&displaylang=en - redid all steps - now it produced:
Checking System Update Readiness.
Binary Version 6.0.6002.22574
Package Version 11.0
2011-03-16 10:56Checking Windows Servicing Packages
Checking Package Manifests and Catalogs
(f) CBS MUM Corrupt 0x00000000 servicing\Packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum Expected file name Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~8.0.1.2.mum does not match the actual file nameChecking Package Watchlist
Checking Component Watchlist
Checking Packages
Checking Component Store
Summary:
Seconds executed: 300
Found 1 errors
CBS MUM Corrupt Total count: 1Unavailable repair files:
servicing\packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
servicing\packages\Package_for_KB969897~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.cat============================================
So basically both versions of the patch are incorrect? I would need the correct version of the mum & cat file in order to continue ...
Thanks in advance
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:47 AM -
Try this:
Best Regards
Dale
Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”- Marked as answer by Accel Computer Service Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:46 PM
Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:58 AM -
Hi,
The problem has been solved by expanding the cab from the patch above, renaming the mum and cat files and placing them in the servicing\packaging directory.
Thanks a lot Dale!
Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:47 PM -
I'm glad to hear that the problem was resolved. Cheers~
Best Regards
Dale
Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”Friday, March 18, 2011 1:03 AM