Please upload C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
ive been trying to update my computer for 2 days and its not having it its either saying failed installation or retry i keep getting Install error - 0x800700c1for the Windows 11, version 25H2
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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Neil D • 34,305 Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator
2026-09-27T15:24:21.97+00:00 I would certainly try the recovery option.
Settings > system > Recovery > Fix problems using windows update, select Reinstall now. It will try to repair your current installation at the current build and version.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:26:52.5633333+00:00 ty imma try that after some guy called ramesh has a method but he cant find the thread
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:28:12.6366667+00:00 im currently on the old version on this computer im trying to download version 25H2 so if i just do the recovery it will work?
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Neil D • 34,305 Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator
2026-09-27T15:31:49.8633333+00:00 Recovery works in all versions of Windows 11.
It will make sure there is nothing wrong with the current version that may prevent to up date. What is the current version and build?
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:34:27.3733333+00:00 23H2 but im saying if i do the recovery will it 100% work or is there another way
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Neil D • 34,305 Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator
2026-09-27T15:39:09.7933333+00:00 There is never 100% certainty but you don't know until you try. Although 23H2 is someway behind and will not be supported via windows update to go from 24H2 to 25H2.
Wait until Ramesh has looked at the log files to be sure there is no block.
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:34:47.2833333+00:00 -
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:36:27.7366667+00:00 Open the folder
C:\Windows\Logs\CBSCopy
cbs.logto the desktop.Zip the file and share it on WeTransfer.com and post the link here.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:38:29.8666667+00:00 like this it says its gonna take a day to send is it ok if u send me the link on where to go
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:41:07.03+00:00 like this it says its gonna take a day to send is it ok if u send me the link on where to go
What's the size of CBS.log? If the file size is less, you should be able to upload it by clicking on the paperclip icon in your reply window.
Otherwise, zip the file and share it on a file-sharing site like WeTransfer.com or https://transfer.pcloud.com/
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:42:02.3033333+00:00 https://we.tl/t-7G30n8Lmw2QHcRnR i think i did it right
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:43:29.8333333+00:00 is this the right thing? or do i delete it
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:45:48.4366667+00:00 Yes, that's the right log. I don't see the 0x800700C1 error in the log, but I do see 0x800f081f.
Will post a fix in a few minutes. Please wait.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:46:41.7333333+00:00 thats really strange cause everytime i try download it it comes up with this
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:49:10.44+00:00 is there another way we can fix 0x800700c1 any other alternatives because it keeps giving me the error when i install it
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:49:48.54+00:00 We can resolve this issue using a third-party tool named SFCFix.exe, developed by an MVP.
Please try these steps exactly.
- Download SFCFix.exe by niemiro of Sysnative forums, and save this to your Desktop.
- Download the file, SFCFix.zip, and save this to your Desktop. Ensure that this file is named SFCFix.zip - do not rename it.
- On your Desktop, you should see two files:
SFCFix.exeandSFCFix.zip. Drag the fileSFCFix.ziponto the fileSFCFix.exeand release it. See illustration image - When you see the prompt "Will you allow SFCFix to communicate with Sysnative servers?", type "n" for no. Press Enter to continue.
- SFCFix will now process the script. It will take some time to complete. Upload the output file
SFCFix.txt. - Restart Windows and try running the following command:
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:51:11.24+00:00 is there another way we can fix 0x800700c1 any other alternatives because it keeps giving me the error when i install it
Don't worry, it's fixable. See my previous post.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:51:29.6433333+00:00 its not letting me accsess the SCFix.zip link
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:55:23.95+00:00 it doesnt let me load into the zip link
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T15:56:38.48+00:00 Try this link → SFCFix.zip
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T15:57:28.8033333+00:00 yes this file works will do it now
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:01:01.53+00:00 ok idk what happend but it gave me a note text thingy called SFCfix do i send it
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:04:34.6+00:00 Upload that file.
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:06:32.06+00:00 The script ran correctly. As mentioned in my other post, run DISM and post the output here.
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:09:35.22+00:00 What command were you trying to run?
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:21:46.6633333+00:00 idk i didnt run any command i cant find DISM where is that?
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:23:32.1466667+00:00 ohh wait im stupid do i run the command on command prompt
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:23:50.41+00:00 Read the last part of my earlier post again https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/c/2830072
You must run that command from admin Command Prompt.
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:26:57.27+00:00 What was the output?
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:30:01.31+00:00 On the command prompt window, of course.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:30:49.3633333+00:00 it dont give me the output i just put DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:32:15.9633333+00:00 Hmm. After running that command what did it say?
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:33:23.82+00:00 the restore operation it got completed succsefully
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:33:37.97+00:00 thats what it said when i finished it
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:35:18.2166667+00:00 Ok. Can you please share the latest CBS.log file so that I can check if the old corruptions are gone.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:39:14.2633333+00:00 Good news! All corruptions have been fixed.
2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS Last Successful Step: Remove staged packages completes. 2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS Total Detected Corruption: 0 2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS CBS Manifest Corruption: 0 2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS CBS Metadata Corruption: 0 2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS CSI Manifest Corruption: 0 2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS CSI Metadata Corruption: 0 2026-09-27 17:28:50, Info CBS CSI Payload Corruption: 0Try upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 and let me know how it went.
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:40:08.37+00:00 yay tysm ramesh ur so good at this and patient i will try and update now :)) and keep u updated
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boss mandiles • 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T16:42:18+00:00 did 0x800700c1 the issue for the downloading get fixed also?
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Ramesh • 181.9K Reputation points • Volunteer Moderator2026-09-27T16:43:04.0866667+00:00 Yes, I hope so.
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