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Hi Guys,
I would like to hear any kind of your advice to fix the below issue...
Issue
Windows Server 2016 cannot install IIS features on Server Manager - Add Rolls and Features
Error
0x80073701
The Referenced assembly could not be found
Actions attempted but no lucks
Others
microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab was in the DVD media
Please kindly advise me if I can try something else other than re-installing the OS from scratch.
Regards,
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0x80073701 = ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING which means there are some system files are missing, which caused the update installation failure. You can also try a repair install by running setup.exe from the root of the install.
I wouldn't hold much hope for this, time may be better spent standing up a new one, patch it fully and migrate the roles or applications over to it.
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Dear DSPatrick,
Thank you for your advice.
I will try to install the IIS msi as a last possible option before considering the re-installation.
It is one of the critical servers in my company and I need to order to the vendor to install, billable....
Regards,
Hiroaki
Sounds good, now may be a good time to script it out.
https://www.iis.net/downloads/community/2013/04/iis-easy-migration-tool-iemt
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Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Dear DSPatric,
I discussed Corporate Office on this issue and decided to reinstall the OS from scratch, as the server might not resolve all issues not only IIS but other potentially possible issues we have not found yet so far.
I need to apologise you that I could notfix the issue although you had spent time for this.
Thank you very much and best regards,
Hiroaki
decided to reinstall the OS from scratch
Sounds like the best move.
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Hi @Hiroaki Sugihara ,
Please try these ways to fix the issue.
sfc /scannow and wait for scan finish. Then check if the issue has been solved. DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Then restart computer to take effect and check if the issue has been solved. If the answer is the right solution, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. If you have extra questions about this answer, please click "Comment".
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Best regards,
Bruce Zhang
Hello Bruce,
Thank you for your advice.
IIS could not be installed unfortunately after the 2 attempts you suggested.
I will try to download and install the IIS msi from the official site.
Regards,
Hiroaki