Windows error 0x80070002, -2147024894

Is there a way to get the string representation of HRESULT value using win API?

Is there a function in win API which can be used to extract the string representation of HRESULT value? The problem is that not all return values are documented in MSDN, for example ExecuteInDefaultAppDomain() function is not documented to return "0x80070002 - The system cannot find the file specified.", however, [...] read more

IIS fails to run ASP.NET Core site - HTTP Error 502.5

We have a Windows 2012 R2 machine. I had an existing ASP.NET Core site on it that had a working published ASP.NET Core site running. However when I published to the site again today a month later after I made changes, I can't access the site anymore and get the [...] read more

System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'X' or one of its dependencies when deploying the application

I'm having a strange problem with deploying an application, which references an assembly, written in managed c++. I've created an assembly X, compiled it and referenced it in an exe file, called Starter. Starter.exe starts normally on local mashine. However, when I copy ALL contents of the starter debug folder [...] read more

How to fix the "The system cannot find the file specified. (Exception from HRESULT:0X80070002)" error in Visual Studio?

i trying to create a new project in visual studio .it give some error please give me some suggestions.....enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/uAOtx.png] i don't know this happen. i am trying to reinstall and again same error is coming . i try this cant work ... read more

DLLs loaded from wrong AppplicationBase when trying to load mixed C# and C++/CLI dlls in a new AppDomain

We have a large .NET solution with both C# and C++/CLI projects which reference each other. We also have several unit testing projects. We've recently upgraded from Visual Studio 2010 & .NET 4.0 to Visual Studio 4.5 & .NET 4.5, and now when we try to run the unit tests, [...] read more

GitHub for Windows Install Error

I'm trying to install the GitHub for Windows that I downloaded from the GitHub site. However, I get the following error message: > Application cannot be started. Contact the application vendor. I'm curious if anyone else has ran into this issue, and knows of a fix? Below is the info [...] read more

Windows 7: Unable to browse to network shares in Explorer, but "map network drive" works fine

I've got a rather interesting problem cropping up on a few machines right now. I've got a bunch of Windows 7 machines networked with a workgroup at home. I used to be able to simply open the "Run" box and type in "\\computername\sharename" to browse the contents of other machines, [...] read more

Could not load file or assembly Microsoft.Practices.ServiceLocation, Version=1.3.0.0

Here is the error I'm getting when I run my application (.NET 4.5): Server Error in '/' Application. Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.Practices.ServiceLocation, Version=1.3.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the [...] read more

certutil -ping fails with 30 seconds timeout - what to do?

The certificate store on my Win7 box is constantly hanging. Observe: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C:\>1.cmd C:\>certutil -? | findstr /i ping -ping -- Ping Active Directory Certificate Services Request interface -pingadmin -- Ping Active Directory Certificate Services Admin interface C:\>set PROMPT=$P($t)$G C:\(13:04:28.57)>certutil -ping CertUtil: -ping command FAILED: 0x80070002 (WIN32: 2) CertUtil: The [...] read more

Routing HTTP Error 404.0 0x80070002

I have created routing rules in my ASP.NET application and on my Dev machine at IIS7 everything works fine. When I deploy solution to prod server which has also IIS7 I get error 404 (page not found) while accessing URL. Maybe someone could point where is the problem? Actual error [...] read more

Can't Install IE 10 on brand new Windows 7

I bought a new Alienware and they won't provide support for Windows Update (why should they, really). I go and try to run the IE 10 update like so: enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/EvMph.gif] And, it hangs a bit on the screen above. Then, it shows this error: enter image [...] read more

Windows Backup fails with 0x80070002: "The system cannot find the file specified"

Windows 7 Backup is failing. When backing up even a single insignificant directory (e.g. I chose only the empty "Contacts" directory, leaving all other directories unchecked), I get this error within a few seconds and the backup fails. If I uncheck all files/directories, and just do the system image - [...] read more

Error: Registration of the app failed

While trying to deploy an app from Visual Studio, I'm getting an error. I have already set developer mode and also deleted the app package from the packages folder, but it still won't work. Here's the error message: > Error : DEP0700 : Registration of the app failed. Deployment Register [...] read more

Windows 7 Backup not backing up custom library?

I have created a custom Library under Windows 7 64bit professional to handle my source code. When I tried Windows Backup and Restore for the first time I get the following error > Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Source. Error:(The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002)) [...] read more

Is there any solution to Process1_Initialization_Failed on Windows 7?

I have a BSOD problem that I cannot repair. I would be so grateful if someone could provide a solution. I have Windows 7 OS installed on the computer. The stop error message resembles the following: > A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent [...] read more

Trying to launch media creation tool - "Something happened 0x80070002 - 0x20016"

I'm getting the "Something happened 0x80070002 - 0x20016" error message when trying to launch the Media Creation Tool. I wonder what this could mean and how can I fix it? read more

Windows 8.1 install error 0x80070002

I tried to install Windows 8.1 from the Windows Store and got the error 0x80070002. It seems that this error means that the download was not completed. * I tried to restart the installation * I tried to clear the windows store cache * I tried to delete every thing [...] read more

Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version 1607 fails to install KB3176938 with 0x800F0922

So this is a Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version 1607 system, Insider edition on a slow ring. Some days ago it was repeatedly failing KB3176934 with the same 0x800F0922. I didn't find out the root cause and how to prevent it. My purpose is to find other who has [...] read more

PowerShell 3.0 x64 bit broken after installing KB2506143

I have searched using all kinds of variations on relevant terms and I cannot find a single other instance of someone else having this excact same problem, so I am hoping someone here may have a clue. PROBLEM I installed Windows Management Framework 3.0 (KB2506143) by downloading and running Windows6.1-KB2506143-x64.msu [...] read more

Bypass restrictions of enabled Folder Access Control of Windows Defender

I've got an application written with C# which is installed via InnoSetup. With enabled Controlled Folder Access of Windows 10's Defender, the setup fails to create a desktop icon (showing the message PersistFile::Save failed, code 0x80070002) -- despite running with administrative privileges. Furthermore the installed application (which is NOT run [...] read more

Error 0x800f0922 installing .NET 3.5 on Windows 8

I'm trying to install .NET 3.5 on my Windows 8 box and it keeps throwing Error 0x800f0922 at me. From what I've read on answers.microsoft.com and StackOverflow I gather the easiest way to fix this is to perform a system refresh, however this will remove all software I've installed from [...] read more

Why does any .php page give me a 404 error on Server 2008 with IIS 7.0?

I am using FastCGI to setup PHP. I've followed the instructions on the iis.net website. I added the handler mapping, edited the php.ini file as specified. None of it works, I just get a 404.0 error saying "The page you are looking for has been removed", even though the physical [...] read more

<nativehr>0x80070002</nativehr> in Sharepoint 2010

I recently upgraded from Sharepoint 2007 to 2010. I have a windows service that inserts pdfs into sharepoint. It works great on 2007. When I migrated to 2010, I started getting the following intermittent error: <nativehr>0x80070002</nativehr> at Microsoft.SharePoint.Library.SPRequestInternalClass.GetMetadataForUrl(String bstrUrl, Int32 METADATAFLAGS, Guid& pgListId, Int32& plItemId, Int32& plType, Object& pvarFileOrFolder) at [...] read more

Failed to load receiver assembly - FileNotFoundException

Struggling with this, project builds and deploys when I don't have EventReceivers in my Features, and fails when I do. I'm not entirely sure which file the FileNotFoundException is referring to Error given in visual studio Error 1 Error occurred in deployment step 'Activate Features': Failed to load receiver assembly [...] read more

CSS folder not found on IIS .net core wwwroot

Somehow I decided to build my web API and client separately after several hours failed to combine .net core 2.2 with vue+vuetify. I build the client using Vue CLI, with this config: module.exports = { publicPath: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production' ? '/joblist/' : '/', } Then place the content of dist [...] read more

VBA unavailable from Office programs

I recently reinstalled Windows 10, Avira Free Antivirus v. 15.0.44.142, and Office Professional Plus 2010. Before the reinstallation, this combination of applications worked fine. Now, when I try to open the VBA IDE from a new Word document, I get the following message: > Word has encountered a problem. There [...] read more

DISM: Error 2 The system Cannot Find the File Specified - during /Cleanup-Image

hopefully someone can help me. I was trying to get rid of old windows update files by running Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore. I am getting Error: 2 'the system cannot find the file speciied'. Specs: Windows 8.1. Attached is errors shown in log 2015-04-27 01:37:01, Info DISM DISM Package Manager: [...] read more

Debugging Visual Studio 2017 Extension Does Not Find Assembly

I'm trying to update my Diff All Files Visual Studio extension to support VS 2017. When debugging my extension it is complaining that it cannot find a required assembly: System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseException occurred HResult=0x80131501 Message=Could not load file or assembly 'QuickConverter, PublicKeyToken=9c892aa7bc2af2cf' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the [...] read more

Windows Backup fails to create Shadow Copy

Windows Backup is failing with: > A shadow copy could not be created. Please check "VSS" and "SPP" application event logs for more information. Details: The writer experienced a non-transient error. If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur. The VSS event log says: > Volume [...] read more

Active Directory Certificate Services won't start - error 100

I've migrated my Active Directory Certificate services Enterprise CA to a new server (and from Windows 2003 R2 x86 to Windows 2008 R2 x64). I have been having problems with checking the Certificate Revocation Lists, but I've republished the revocation lists from the Root CA and when I run certutil [...] read more

Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x800f0900

My primary WIN 2012 VM domain controller cannot update anymore, every update fails with this error: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x800f0900 I tried many things: * reset SoftwareDistribution directory * sfc /scannow ends without errors * dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth stucks at 40% (I wait [...] read more

IIS 7.5 returns 404 on existing PHP file

Module IIS Web Core Notification MapRequestHandler Handler PHP54_via_FastCGI Error Code 0x80070002 Requested URL http://localhost:80/phpinfo.php Physical Path C:\inetpub\wwwroot\phpinfo.php Logon Method Anonymous Logon User Anonymous I followed the following guide: http://www.landpro.com.au/Windows_7_Install_IIS_7_&PHP&_FastCGI.php Permissions: enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/tEVNK.png] What am I doing wrong to be getting this error? EDIT: I now see the [...] read more

WSUS WARNING: CSerializationHelper:: InitSerialize failed : 0x80070002

have recently set up WSUS in a server 2008 R2 / Windows 8.1 environment. WSUS 3.0 SP2, everything appears to be working. GPO is working, client devices are reporting to WSUS server, but for some reason, will not install updates. In the log file, all client machines search for relevant [...] read more

Why does wusa fail with "The System cannot find the file specified"?

On Windows 7 or later, attempting to use wusa.exe to install a CAB file containing a Windows update returns error 0x80070002 (-2147024894), "The System cannot find the file specified". I've tried quoting the full path to the file, running the command in session zero, and everything else I could think [...] read more

The revocation function was unable to check revocation for the certificate

I need to pass IIS certificate authentication on Windows Server 2012. The root cert haven't got any revocation lists but I'm getting exception: > The revocation function was unable to check revocation for the certificate After searching, I found solution to disable revocation check by using CertUtil command: certutil –setreg [...] read more

Norton Ghost EBAB03F1: The specified network name is no longer available

After about 15 minutes, a Norton Ghost 14 backup fails with Error EBAB03F1: The specified network name is no longer available. The source computer is a P4 laptop running Windows XP SP3. The target computer is a Core2 Quad desktop running Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit. It does not help to [...] read more

Can AppDomainManager be loaded by ProvideAssembly from a CLR Host?

I have an application hosting the .net clr with a custom AppDomain Manager and an AssemblyManager with a store. This all works fine when the Assembly with the AppDomainManager in is a dll in the same directory as the executable. What I want to do is embed the Managers assembly [...] read more

Troubleshooting: Assembly resolution for a managed dll from a MS-Word VSTO Add-in

I have an MS-Word VSTO Document with a code-behind dll named WordDocument1.dll Project folder D:\Work\Seven\WordAutomation\ContentControls\WordDocument1\bin\Debug I've copied some custom code into a MyAppExecs folder under that. The DLL has a private bin path specified so that code in MyAppExecs is reachable. So on startup, I load a Starter.DLL in the [...] read more

Azure WebJob - Create Directory fails

I am trying to publish an azure webjob from the VisualStudio, but it fails with error > An error was encountered when processing operation 'Create Directory' on 'D:\home\site\wwwroot\app_data'. The error code was 0x80070002. Could not find file 'D:\home\site\wwwroot\app_data'. at Microsoft.Web.Deployment.NativeMethods.RaiseIOExceptionFromErrorCode(Win32ErrorCode errorCode, String maybeFullPath) at Microsoft.Web.Deployment.DirectoryEx.CreateDirectory(String path) at Microsoft.Web.Deployment.DirPathProviderBase.CreateDirectory(String fullPath, DeploymentObject [...] read more

Getting strange BadImageFormatException: Cannot load a reference assembly for execution

I'm getting a crazy system load issue, which I have not idea what it is. The error and the output from the Server Error in '/' Application. Cannot load a reference assembly for execution. Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the [...] read more

Microsoft.Build.CPPTasks.Common cannot find Microsoft.Build.Tasks.Core

I just upgraded a project from Visual C++ 2012 to Visual C++ 2017 and I'm getting build failures from MSBuild: > C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Professional\Common7\IDE\VC\VCTargets\Microsoft.Cpp.Current.targets(64,5): error MSB4062: The "SetEnv" task could not be loaded from the assembly C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Professional\Common7\IDE\VC\VCTargets\Microsoft.Build.CppTasks.Common.dll. Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.Build.Utilities.Core, [...] read more

Cached image not being updated with LockScreen.SetImageFileAsync(file);

I'm using it in a desktop bridge app. The first time I used it, it set the image correctly. From then on, every time it's executed, it just sets the same first image, no matter which file I point it at. I can even see the correct image in settings->lock-screen. [...] read more

dism.exe error on driver .cab installation

I'm trying to install .cab file on Windows 8.1. The file contains a driver and was downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. File's path is e:\audio.cab and I use the following command (in elevated mode): dism /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:E:\audio.cab /NoRestart and I get: An error occured trying to open - [...] read more

Cannot create virtual switch Hyper-V (0x80070002)

I get following error while creating any type(external, internal and private) of virtual switch on Hyper-V using Hyper-V manager. > Failed to create virtual ethernet switch. The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002) Here is a to screenshot of error: enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/ykTbJ.png] OS: Windows 8.1 (x64) [...] read more

Windows Anytime Upgrade unsuccessful

I tried to upgrade my Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional but the upgrade failed and here's the error in the upgrade.log file: DoTransmogrify failed due to error 0x80070002 I did a quick search and afterwards disabled UAC as well as my Anti Virus. UAC asked me to restart the [...] read more

Force-remove a Windows 10 Appx package, skipping any errors that might occur

I bought the pre-order version of Forza Motorsport 7 in September. During installation of the pre-order, an error occurred which left the installation mostly installed. Forza Motorsport is delivered via the Windows Store, and is distributed via the Appx App Packager. Now that Forza Motorsport 7 has "gone gold", I'd [...] read more

IIS 7 fails to serve .aspx pages but works with default files

I have deployed an ASP.NET 4 web site to IIS 7 on Windows Server 2008. When I browse to the root folder, or any other folder in the site, the server responds by delivering the default page Default.aspx as you would expect. However, when I request a specific page with [...] read more

Windows update fails with error 80073712, how to fix?

I have a laptop with Windows 8.1. Since patch Tuesday, it mysteriously freezes for about 4 minutes shortly after every bootup. There's barely enough time to log in before it happens. I tried a System Restore and then tried to reinstall the updates, but it's not working. Some of them [...] read more

Moving data files failing

Trying to migrate data from C: to D: via the SBS console is failing. The wizard starts running but drops out in the first few seconds. I'll post the full logs, but the important lines appear to be as follows: > An exception of type 'Type: System.IO.FileNotFoundException, mscorlib, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, [...] read more

How do I troubleshoot "Failed to get staged packages for package" error when attempting to remove a provisioned app from an offline Windows 8.1 image?

When I attempt to remove provisioned apps from an offline Windows 8.1 image, most of the apps I want to remove cause no problem, but attempting to remove Microsoft.Office.OneNote causes an error. The following PowerShell code demonstrates the problem. The operating system is Windows PE 5.0. (Why WinPE? My goal [...] read more

Unable to install KB2670838

Trying to update a Server 2008 R2 Enterprise from IE9 to IE11. This is a VM. Going through the prereq list for the life of me I can't get KB270838 to install. sfc /scannow is clean. Readiness tool is clean. Ran FixIt and it's clean. OS has the most current [...] read more

Cannot console into VMs in Hyper-V

When I attempt to view the console of a VM in Hyper-V, I get the following messages: > Video remoting was disconnected and > Could not connect to the virtual machine. Try to connect again. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator. Would you like to try connecting again? [...] read more

Trying to update windows defender from UNC path continuously fails

I'm trying to update Windows Defender (on Win 10) using definistions stored on a UNC path. I'm setting the path the the mpam-fe.exe file like this Set-MpPreference -SignatureDefinitionUpdateFileSharesSources \\path\to\mpam.exe Then I'm running Get-MpPreference to verify that the path was set (it is). Once I verify that the path is correct [...] read more

Almost All Scheduled Tasks Fail: The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002)

In Windows 7 x64 I am attempting to create a scheduled task that runs a PowerShell script, but no matter what I try, it fails with the error: "The system cannot find the file specified." And then I noticed that many other scheduled tasks (Google updater, MS Office stuff, etc) [...] read more

Enable and disable scheduled task with PowerShell and variable

if I try to enable and disable a scheduled task with PowerShell this works. Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Name of my task" Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Name of my task" But if I'm trying this with a variable I'll got an error. $TaskName = "Name of my task" Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "${TaskName}" Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "${TaskName}" [...] read more

Hyper-V virtual machine recovery checkpoint problems

One of my virtual machines, backed up by DPM, is repeatedly creating recovery checkpoints and exponentially increasing the storage space required on the host. Three servers involved: * Server 2012 R2, Hyper-V host [HOST/ASH-LIBRARY] * Server 2008 R2, virtual machine [VM/ASH-PRINTERS] run on HOST * Server 2012 R2, physical machine [...] read more

asp.net core shows '0x80070002 HTTP Error 502.5

I am testing deployment of asp.net core 1.1 projects. I have two projects in the solution client and the identity server 4. I have succeeded deploying the client app and I can browse externally. After that I deployed the Identity Server. And this comes up with the error > HTTP [...] read more

Server unable to browse shares on itself

Having a rather weird issue with our 2008 Domain Controller When on the server itself and attempting to browse via explorer to \\server or \\192.168.1.1 we get an error message saying : "\\SERVER is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of [...] read more

HTTP 500 Internal Server Error on IIS 7.5 with MVC3

I am trying to install an MVC3 application on our production server with no luck. The application is from a 3rd party (compiled), and so debugging is not available to me. Besides, I strongly suspect the error occurs before any code in the site has a chance to execute. Our [...] read more

KB2667402 update fails to install with 0x80004005. Yet it's also showing as installed

I've got 15 Windows 2008 R2 x64 servers that I manage with SCCM2012. I've noticed during my Windows updates reporting that there's two boxes that are showing as 'error' for total updates installed. Digging around, it looks like the update that is failing to install is KB2667402. The Software Centre [...] read more

WSUS 3.0 SP2 installation fails at "configuring database" step

Attempting to install WSUS 3.0 SP2 on a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise system. I'm asking the setup to create a new database on one of our existing SQL Server 2005 systems. When the setup gets to the "configuring database" step it stops and throws "There is a problem with this [...] read more

IIS MODULE_SET_RESPONSE_ERROR_STATUS

Im getting 404 error on my web application, I also try doloto : http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/doloto/ , but reports tell me is an compression issue, I dont think so cause is just one page with some ajaxcontroltoolkit features. this is the stack : ModuleName IIS Web Core Notification 16 HttpStatus 404 HttpReason [...] read more

WPF assembly called through COM interop produces "System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseException"?

I have a C# WPF class library which uses (references) SharpVectors. This class library exports a function to COM which creates & shows the WPF window. The COM client is VB6 although I'm not sure that matters. When it runs I get "System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseException" on the first XAML line to access [...] read more

Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 doesn't open .cs files

After I installed IntelliJ IDEA (Jetbrains) and JDK 1.8.0_102 my Visual Studio isn't able to open .cs Files with my user account. It always show the error message "The document cannot be opened. It has been renamed, deleted or moved.". On rightclick -> "open with" -> "Editor" the file opens [...] read more

why aren't cshtml files rendering iis7.5 windows server 2008

since i've already wasted 5 days on this problem with .cshtml asp.net web pages i figured why not ask the gurus. HTTP Error 404.4 - Not Found The resource you are looking for does not have a handler associated with it. Detailed Error Information Module IIS Web Core Notification MapRequestHandler [...] read more

Failed conversion from .net core 2.2 to 3.0

Last week I upgraded my .NET Core Web API from 2.2 to 3.0. I had a lot of issues with packages and still struggling. Case 1: What I have right now is that all of my tests are failing: unit tests, integrations tests, etc. I'm using: * Nunit (3.12.0) * [...] read more

DLL Couldn't Be Loading Because of Binding Redirect

I have a DLL project that uses the SendGrid Nuget package. The SendGrid package requires the Nuget package System.Net.Http 4.3.4. This DLL project I've then packaged into a Nuget package. Now, I have a ASP.NET MVC project that includes my Nuget package. Because of dependency requirements installing it installs SendGrid, [...] read more

Unable to fix error "Could not load System.Net.Http, Version=4.2.0.0"

On my production server I get the error: > Could not load file or assembly 'System.Net.Http, Version=4.2.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. On my local machine it works fine, but on the server it throws the above error, so there must [...] read more

Mixing .net Framework projects with .net Core projects (and languages) - System.IO.FileNotFoundException

I have a solution in which most of the projects are VB.net projects which all target the .NET Framework 4.8. All of those specific projects compile properly and are running in production. I have added a C# project that targets .net standard 2.0. The primary reason for this particular project [...] read more

Missing file Microsoft.ServiceHub.HostLib.resources.DLL after VS2019 & Framework 4.7.2 upgrade

Firstly, apologies if I don't get this formatted as nicely as I see questions here usually are, this is my first post here. I may need to go back into the depths of the history of this but initially hoping there might be a fairly simple solution, the crux of [...] read more

Windows 10 Update to 1903 Error: 0x8007042B - 0x2000D

The update starts on the windows 10 machine but after the restart everything is rolled back. My setuperr.txt: 2019-07-16 16:38:55, Error CSI 00000001 (F) STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_NOT_FOUND #10# from Windows::Rtl::SystemImplementation::DirectRegistryProvider::SysQueryValueKey(flags = 0, key = 974 ('\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup'), vn = [l:7 ml:8]'Compact', kvic = 2, kvi = 2, disp = 0)[gle=0xd0000034] 2019-07-16 16:38:55, Error [...] read more

Windows installer fails to update itself with error 0x80073701 ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING and will not load any other updates

Another symptom is that it claims that there has been no last update installation ever. It quotes a null in a non-existing source code file on somebody's d: drive: 2014-12-27 00:12:17, Error CSI 00000351@2014/12/26:23:12:17.141 (F) d:\win7sp1_gdr\base\wcp \componentstore\csd_locking.cpp(324): Error STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING originated in function CCSDirectTransaction::LockComponent expression: (null) And it appears from the [...] read more

Windows 10 Update Keeps Failing with Error 0x80070002

I recently installed a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro on my machine using the ISO from Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. I am now trying to bring the installation up to date, but the "2018-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4088776)" installation keeps failing with [...] read more

Error 0x80070002 while installing Nokia device recovery tool

I tried installing Recovery tool on windows 7 as well as on 10 but am getting the same error. enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/imvyL.png] The log file is here. Please help me asap! I am trying to reflash the os to my Nokia 503 read more

Getting error 0x80070002 when I try to install IIS in Windows Features

Here's exactly what happens: I go to Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off. Then, check the box for IIS, and hit OK. enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/PvJT8.png] It seems to be installing for a second then shows these error messages and closes out. enter image description [...] read more

How to fix Dism error 14098?

Recently I got a very stubborn corruption on my Windows 10 installation. I noticed it because WMI queries to Win32_OptionalFeature hung indefinitely (only kept spawning hidden Werfaults that closed immidiately). Because of this "Programs and Features\Turn Windows Features on or off" doesn't load. C:\WINDOWS\system32>sfc /scannow Beginning system scan. This process [...] read more

Unable to Create Azure Resource Manager Project

I have just installed Visual Studio 2015 Enterprise Update 3 along with Azure SDK for Visual Studio 2015 and Azure PowerShell Tools. When I try to create a new project under Visual C#|Windows|Cloud|Azure Resource Group I get the following error after selecting a template and during the project creation. --------------------------- [...] read more

Intel HD Graphics 4000 driver error code 43 on Windows 10

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 driver on my HP Pavilion g6-2197sa laptop was broken, reducing its functionality, when I upgraded to Windows 10, reporting the following error: > Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) In fact, this error first occurred when I upgraded to [...] read more

Windows 8 recimg createimage fails with 0x80070002, why?

Running Win8 x64. C is an SSD with lots of free space (>200GB). I run: recimg /createimage C:\CustomRefreshImages\Img121105 Output says: Source OS location: C: Recovery image path: C:\CustomRefreshImages\Img121105\CustomRefresh.wim Creating recovery image. Press [ESC] to cancel. Initializing The recovery image cannot be written. Error Code - 0x80070002 The paths specified in [...] read more

How to handle parallel ports in win 7 64bit?

I am trying to use an application that is sending some data to LPT1 and it is working well on winXP but on win7(64bit) i get this exception The system cannot find the file specified. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070002) Can i communicate with parallel ports on win7 64bit? read more

Windows XP - Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561) (KB946648) (KB956572) (KB958644)

My father's computer has Windows XP, but when I try to install the service packs it always fails. What gives? Here are the errors that I get in the event log: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2/6/2010 Time: 12:02:18 AM Type: Error User: N/A Computer: EVO Source: Windows Update Agent Category: Installation Event [...] read more

server 2016 unable to add roles or features after making server a domain controller

I am having a problem i cannot install roles or features at all. I installed windows server 2016 standard with desktop as a hardware machine not virtual joined existing domain installed anti-virus software a few tools then i added active directory role promoted to domain controller then made it the [...] read more

Install of IIS role and Windows Update both fail

I have a client that uses a database application called DocSTAR. They recently had to upgrade their server OS because the new version of DocSTAR doesn't support older versions of Windows Server. We got them new server hardware so that they could have their SQL server separate from their domain [...] read more

All of my .html pages give a 500 error. All .php files work fine

I just stepped over from IIS 5 to IIS 8.5. I had trouble installing ISAPI Filters and FastCGI but I managed to get almost everything working. The only problem I'm facing now is that all of .html pages will give me a 500 error. Underneath here is the error: FastCGI [...] read more

How can I add a certificate to a Windows service's certificate store from the command line?

I want to add a certificate to the certificate store belonging to a Windows service, from the command line. So far, the only thing I've found is: certutil -service -store ADAM_Instance-Name\My When I run it (logged on as myself, in a Command Prompt as Administrator) it returns: ADAM_Instance-Name\My CertUtil: -store [...] read more

What is correct syntax to verify a certificate in the certificate store using certutil.exe?

I have a client certificate in certstore. I try this: certutil.exe -verify CertCommonName but in get this error when I ping certutil.exe -ping it connect to pc. DecodeFile returned The system cannot find the file specified. 0x80070002 (WIN32: 2) LoadCert(Cert) returned The system cannot find the file specified. 0x80070002 (WIN32: [...] read more

DPM 2012 R2 Error 30231 - Exchange 2013 Protection Group

Hi all I seem to have an issue with DPM since I have changed over to new local disk storage. I have looked on the TechNet wiki here and the error we are getting is not listed - 30231. I have changed local storage before and used DPMSync to reallocate [...] read more

What can I do to get rid of the error message: "The DSM service was delayed by 2409807 seconds for a driver query/download/install on device '...'"?

My little laptop runs with MS-Windows 8 and I am not getting windows updates anymore. I looked all day for a solution and so far came up empty handed. All the solutions proposed do not explain what could really be wrong. I tried to delete the "database" that's used to [...] read more

Windows 10 can't reach WSUS with GPO

I have a Windows Server 2016 machine installed with WSUS. I have the firewall port 8530 and 8531 allowed through. I have 10 updates approved and ready for download. I have a GPO with 3 computers in it with the Intranet location for WSUS set to HOSTNAME:8530 and Stats server [...] read more

Roles & Features Installation Fails - Unable to find specified file

I'm trying to install IIS into a new Server 2012 R2 VM but for reasons unknown the install simply fails to complete, displaying the error that it cannot find a specific file, with the error code 0x80070002. I have tried: * Install using all defaults * Install specifying D:\source\sxs as [...] read more

Windows Server 2012 Inplace upgrade fails

Attempting inplace upgrade of Windows Server 2012 (x64) to R2 (x64) Server is virtual (vmware) ISO downloaded from VLSC Login to Windows run setup.exe Installer quits with the following error (at the end of the first phase of the install): [Setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file. Contact [...] read more

Error when creating a certificate using Windows SDK 7.1 Command Prompt

I am a new administrator with very little experience, trying to configure my ADFS to cooperate with a single sign-on solution to cloud-based help desk software to be used internally in my organization. I have installed the Windows 7.1 SDK package on Server 2012, and am now in the process [...] read more

How to login without system profile?

I am receiving 0x80070002 file missing error on starting server. server is running windows server 2008 r2. After researching i got to this page http://blogs.technet.com/b/filecab/archive/2008/03/12/common-causes-and-solutions-to-backup-system-restore-and-complete-pc-backup-problems-updated.aspx and it says there is a profile missing at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList i checked the registry, and there are only 3 profiles (system profile, local service, [...] read more

IIS7.5 Virtual Directory Wrong Physical Path

I have been fighting this problem for hours, and I can't make IIS (7.5 on 2008r2) do the right thing. Every time I try to go to the photos virtual directory, I get a 404.0 and the physical path listed is wrong and different from the physical path I setup [...] read more

SCOM agent install fails with error 0x80070002

When trying to install Windows agents in SCOM 2012 R2, the task fails with error 0x80070002. Looking in the agent install log at C:\Program Files\Microsoft System Center 2012 R2\Operations Manager\Server\AgentManagement\AgentLogs I see "OmAgentFunctions::InstallOmAgentMsi : MsiInstallProductW() failed. HResult: 80070643". read more

Linked Clone desktops randomly fail to load roaming persona in View 5.1.2

I have a relatively small environment of linked clone instances -- when users log into a desktop there is usually about a 20% chance that their persona/profile will fail to load and they will be given a blank local profile. Usually logging out and acquiring a new instance will resolve [...] read more

What causes SqlServerWriter to fail when running windows server backup on a server with Sql Express?

Equipment: I have a Dell PowerEdge T410 with 2 E5506 processors, 32GB of Ram and running Windows Server 2008 R2. It hosts: * AD * DNS * DHCP * SQL Express for an Accounting Software Package * Quickbooks Issue: Starting about a week ago my nightly backups with windows server [...] read more

Update WinRM on Win2008R2 to manage it with Windows Server 2012

I want to manage Win2008R2 with Windows Server 2012. What i've done: 1. install .Net Framwork 4.0 on Win2008R2 server 2. install WMF 3.0 3. install hotfix KB2682011 powershell> winrm quickconfig and got: WSManFault Message ProviderFault WSManFault Message = ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND. Error number: -2147024894 0x80070002 How can i fix it? read more

IIS 7.5 and ASP.NET MVC Routing

I'm running an ASP.NET MVC 3 application on an IIS 7.5 server (my development server). When I set up my production server something goes wrong. Serving the same application binaries, using the same web.config file and connecting to the same database I get different results. Something must be wrong with [...] read more

IIS 7.5 + Windows Server 2008 R2 + ASP.NET 4.0 HTTP 500 Error?

I'm having an issue I cannot track down and I have looked through the forums and not found anything that sheds any light. I have a fresh install of a Server 2008 R2 Web that I am trying to load an application I created and tested on a Windows 7 [...] read more

Windows Update fails with 8E5E03FE on Windows 7

Two updates continually fail with error code 8E5E03FE; Downloading the files and installing them directly don't make any difference. The WindowsUpdate log says: 2010-10-12 11:22:04:256 1072 284 DnldMgr ************* 2010-10-12 11:22:04:256 1072 284 DnldMgr ** START ** DnldMgr: Downloading updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdatesWuApp] 2010-10-12 11:22:04:256 1072 284 DnldMgr ********* 2010-10-12 [...] read more

SQL Server 2008 SP2 installed, filestream failing

I ran the installer for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2. Somehow I missed the part that says "this completely screws you over". Regardless, we had a couple databases with filestreams. I followed some links and got the server itself operational. However, these two databases won't load. I turned off [...] read more

Windows 7 Backup Complains it can't backups two non-existent folders

I am running scheduled daily backups using Windows 7 Backup on my Windows 7 Ultimate Laptop. It constantly gives me the following errors in the backup log: Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\sqlExpress2k8\Contacts. Error:(The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002)) Backup encountered a problem while backing [...] read more

Error when installing Server 2008 R2 SP1

I recently did an in place upgrade of my Server 2008 R2 Standard VM's to Server 2008 R2 Enterprise via Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerEnterprise /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx as referenced here: In-place upgrade from Windows Server Standard to Enterprise or Datacenter This went well except for now when I want to install SP1 I [...] read more

SSIS Package Runs from Catalog, not from SQL Server Agent (Same User)

I have a SSIS package, developed for SQL Server 2012, that uses a script component to open an Excel workbook and execute a macro. This package runs in visual studio, and I am able to deploy to SQL Server 2012. In SQL Server, I am able to execute the package [...] read more

Could not load file or assembly 'System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation' after nuget package retargetting

There are many similar posts on SO on this error, unfortunately none of them helps. I've upgraded solution projects to .NET 4.8 and afterwards issued a command to retarget nuget packages: update-package -reinstall -ignoreDependencies After this, unit tests fail with an error: > Message: System.IO.FileNotFoundException : Could not load file [...] read more

Chromium Edge-based WebView2 does not work

I have followed all the instructions from Getting Started with WebView2 (developer preview) to create an app that is using Microsoft Edge (Chromium). However, it is not able to find the Edge browser. I also tried the sample apps ( this and this) but with the same results. I have [...] read more

Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Diagnostics.PerformanceProvider, Version=14.0.0.0

I've got error assembly when publishing to production so far I've tried to: 1. clean bin and obj 2. rebuild solution 3. manually add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Diagnostics.PerformanceProvider library 4. set application pool to enable 32 bit aplication 5. Intall visual studio on production server using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.IO; using System.Linq; [...] read more

Certenroll on Azure - Generating self signed certificates

I have built a creation self-signing certificates using Certenroll ( CERTENROLLLib). All works locally but as soon as I deploy it to Azure I get either: > Server API error: Message: CertEnroll::CX509Enrollment::_CreateRequest: Access is denied. 0x80070005 (WIN32: 5 ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED), StackTrace: at CERTENROLLLib.IX509Enrollment2.CreateRequest(EncodingType Encoding) at Foo.Api.Core.Providers.CertificateProvider.GenerateBase64EncodedPfx(String subjectName, Int32 certificateValidityInYears, String password) [...] read more

Cannot load file or assembly System.Runtime

I have two projects in one solution. One is a class library that has three nuget packages installed: HtmlAgilityPack, Microsoft.Syndication, and IrcDotNet. The other is the startup project, a console application project with only one Nuget Package installed, Microsoft.Syndication. This project also has a dependency on the class library. When [...] read more

Trying to host static site through visual code, but getting error after build

So I am learning C# and I am trying to deploy a simple static website and I am getting the following error message: > HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found The resource you are looking for has been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Most likely causes: [...] read more

PrintBRM Permission Issue When Exporting Printers

When using Window's Printbrm tool to export printers to a directory on a server, I get the export but no longer have read permissions for the .printerexport. The code I am using runs on the server (in a batch file) where the printer export will be stored. Running the bat [...] read more

Why the private assembly used by my COM component is not found?

My app instantiates a COM component (global registration). This COM component instantiates registration free components. One of those sub-component is implementetd in C#. If my app is not located in the same folder as the main COM component, it failed to instantatiate the C# COM component (but succeed for the [...] read more

.Net 4.6 starting project

I have a problem with starting ASP .NET 4.6 project. When I choose WebForm and then click ok I see below error window: enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/upRFp.png] In English, the error message says: > File specified cannot be found. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070002) And I have nothing in my [...] read more

PSWindowsUpdate File Not Found Exception

I recently updated PSWindowsUpdate from version 1.6.1.1 to the latest version (2.1.0.1) and when I try to run the script: Write-Host " Centralized Update" Write-Host "================================" ipmo activedirectory $computers = Get-ADComputer -Filter {enabled -eq $true} -properties * -SearchBase "OU=Workstations, DC=contoso, DC=com" | select name $Script = {ipmo PSWindowsUpdate; Get-WUInstall -AcceptAll [...] read more

The “CL” task failed unexpectedly in vs2017

I have met a problem as following when building a VC++ MFC project in visual stdio 2017. I reinstalled my vs 2017 but it still exists.It has nothing to do with my code and all projects running correctly before can't be built because of the same problem. The error specifies [...] read more

Task Scheduler Create Task DotNet not working

I am trying to schedule a task using Task Scheduler on Windows. It is for a console app written with .net Core. I have created a task, set a trigger and created a new action. When I manually run it, I get a 'Last Run Result' of 'The system cannot [...] read more

How to call a method in a .NET Core assembly from .NET Framework

I have two assemblies: 1. The parent assembly is compiled against .NET Framework. 2. The child assembly is compiled against .NET Core. I want to call a method in the child assembly, and retrieve it's return object. The constructor doesn't take any parameters. The method does not take any parameters, [...] read more

Cannot start VirtualBox on Windows 10 - (Failed to acquire the VirtualBox COM object)

Greetings to the community, I recently tried to open my VirtualBox (windows 10 host OS) after approximately 3-4 months (when everything was perfect). Unfortunately, now the VirtualBox is unable to get started and I'm getting the following error message > Failed to acquire the VirtualBox COM object. The application will [...] read more

How to use certutil -exportPFX to export certificates from "Certifiate Enrollment Requests" store?

I have Windows Server 2008. I am trying to write a script to export my certificate request private keys. I wanted to use the powershell cmdlet Export-PfxCertificate to export my certificate request's private keys, but it seems that cmdlet is missing from Server 2008. So I tried the certutil command, [...] read more

Unable to add language pack from Windows 10 ADK/PE add-on to Windows 10 ISO

Scenario: I want to add additional languages to the Windows 10 Pro installer so I can easily build Windows instances with packer by only changing the autounattend.xml file. I would like Windows 10 to be installed with the desired language during installation, and not by installing it in en-US and [...] read more

Cannot enable Windows Features (like .NET 3.5 and Subsystem for Linux) through PowerShell or Control Panel

I can’t enable Windows features through the Control Panel, features on demand, downloading them online, or through the Command Line or PowerShell. It fails with error code 0x80070002. I think it can’t find the files and I tried running a command to restore system files but after searching multiple sites [...] read more

Windows 7 Update Failed on Multiple attempts

I have been unsuccessful in installing Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7. Here are errors for windows update history log. Windows Update Failed [https://i.stack.imgur.com/nbnkv.jpg] I also get the following message on failed bootup. enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/KKdH4.jpg] Based on some of the online information I have tried clean [...] read more

Can I copy a bitlocker encrypted VHD to a different computer

I created a VHD container and encrypted it with bitlocker on Windows 10. I'm switching computers, so I copied the .vhdx file to my new system and tried to mount it. When I click the "unlock" button, I get this message > BitLocker BitLocker can't access this drive because of [...] read more

Restoring Windows 10 System Image to RAID

I currently have a Windows 10 instance installed on a RAID) that was configured through the BIOS of my PC. I am trying to to re-image this drive from a backup of that was taken last night and stored on a separate drive. I thought that this was going to [...] read more

Windows Features can't enable Hyper-V - Error 0x80070057

So it won't let me enable Hyper-V Platform, I could enable Hyper-V Management Tools though. I get the following message on Windows Features. > Windows couldn't complete the requested changes. The parameter is incorrect. Error code: 0x80070057 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windows 10 Build (14393.447) Processor: i7 860 VT-x is enabled in BIOS, [...] read more

Why upgrading to Windows 10 anniversity edition fails

After running upgrade Windows 10 to anniversity edition screen in blank. After computer restart windows 10 restores its previous version. Tried two times but problem persists. How to upgrade ? Earlier Windows 10 works OK, all windows 10 uodates are installed. C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\setuperr.log contains: 2016-08-06 11:20:32, Error MOUPG CDlpActionImpl<class CDlpErrorImpl<class CDlpObjectInternalImpl<class [...] read more

BITS service is not starting, Windows Update always stuck at 0%

Windows update is always stuck at 0%. The BITS service always crashes immediately on start with code -2147024894 / 0x80070002enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/6O10O.png]I have tried lots of things that worked for other people with this error * Windows Update troubleshooter tells me it was unable to fix problems * [...] read more

Windows 7 backup produces 0x80070002

I have a problem with my Windows 7 backup. It shows me the following error: > Check your backup The system cannot find the file specified Backup time: 8/7/2011 15:53 Backup location: Local Disk (E:) Error Code: 0x80070002 I can still backup a complete system image. But when I select [...] read more

XP Mode under Win 7 Professional: Windows Activation Update failure despite activated Windows

I am trying to install Windows XP Mode from here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx(the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool has given me the green for proceeding) Even though my Windows has been activated a year or so ago, the download button leads me to a splash screen saying "Windows validation required". I am next [...] read more

Outlook 2010 broken even after uninstall and reinstall, can't even create a profile

For no reason, Outlook popped up with a data file cannot be accessed error during send/receive. The error blocked message sending and receiving for all 4 accounts. Summary of what I tried (nothing has worked): * Used Microsoft's built-in Repair feature for Office 2010 * Verified PST file location in [...] read more

Can't install Nuget or other extension to VS2012 on Win8

When I try to install any extension for visual studio ultimate 2012 on my new installation of Winodws 8 I get this exception : > System.IO.FileNotFoundException: The system cannot find the file specified. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070002) at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExceptionForHRInternal(Int32 errorCode, IntPtr errorInfo) at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Settings.ExternalSettingsManager.GetScopePaths(String applicationPath, String suffixOrName, String vsVersion, Boolean [...] read more

Windows Backup Error

Okay so I set up Windows 7 File Recovery and I keep getting the same result after backing up my computer I click on the "View skipped files" and it is always the same two files. enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/aTCtI.png] I keep getting these two errors: > Backup encountered [...] read more

How to install .NET 4.5 SDK?

I have a problem installing .NET 4.5 SDK. When I run the sdksetup.exe (Windows SDK setup, which also includes the .NET 4.5 SDK), the wizard successfully gets to the point of choosing the components to install. I only need .NET 4.5 SDK, hence I select the appropriate checkbox and turn [...] read more

Google Chrome won't install via IE9/Windows7

Using IE9, I've tried installing Google Chrome on Windows 7 from this url http://www.google.com/chrome/eula.html?hl=en-GB&platform=win But get the following error (apologies for uncouthly dumping this nonsense...) Any ideas dearly appreciated! PLATFORM VERSION INFO Windows : 6.1.7601.65536 (Win32NT) Common Language Runtime : 4.0.30319.235 System.Deployment.dll : 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100) clr.dll : 4.0.30319.235 (RTMGDR.030319-2300) dfdll.dll [...] read more

Cannot Install Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit)

I have tried every way I know how to get Windows 7 SP1 to install. It fails every time. Below is what looks like the relevant contents of the CBS.Log file. If there are further details that would help or more information I can gather, I will get it. 2011-08-15 [...] read more

Windows Server 2012 - Windows Installer running, TFS cannot be installed

There are already a few related questions - but unfortunately, I cannot make comments, so I have to create a new question. So, first ... the related questions / answers are: * Another installation is in progress * Failed instalation (sic!) preventing TFS install I've tried everything that's described in [...] read more

win vista sp2 x64 still won't install

Since Vista SP2 came out I have been trying to update, unsuccessfully. I always go through the whole installation process, the system reboots, says it is in Step 3 of 3 and aborts with a message similar to "Service pack did not install. Reverting changes." and then presents me with [...] read more

Windows Server 2019 KB4524244 Error 0x800f0922

Getting this error (0x800f0922) when installing update KB4524244. Can't find any specifics yet. Just did a sfc /scannow and got 100% verified so not sure where to check on why it is failing. Error log from the CBS.log 2020-02-21 09:19:27, Error CBS Exec: An error occurred while committing the transaction, [...] read more

Data recovery failure from Azure Data Recovery Vault using MARS Agent with on-premises computer

Despite trying several times since last night, the recovery of a volume from an Azure Data Recovery Vault to a new location on the original source computer fails after approximately (but not exactly) the same amount of data transfer (~3.7GB of ~7.5GB). If the recovery is attempted over the previously [...] read more

Azure Site (Windows) ASP.NET Core 2.2 stdout logging not working and 502.5

I have an ASP.NET Core 2.2 site deployed to an Azure Site (App Service? Web Site?) running Windows (10, powershell says). I've installed the ASP.NET Core 2.2 service extension that contains the ancmv2 (I know where the actual DLL is) but I'm not 100% sure it works, so I'm specifying [...] read more

IIS App Pool Crashes with AppPoolIdentity identity, not with NetworkService

> OS: Windows Server 2008 R2 IIS: 7.5 No Managed Code I am trying to nail down the issue here. I am not sure if it was precipitated by some change from a group policy (I don't have any control over that) or from installing some Windows Update. All of [...] read more

IIS starts serving 404's (works for a while!)

This is a funny one that's just started happening. Changes I've recently made: * Updated website (not major update, small code changes/bug fixes) * Added URL re-write rules to 301 forum to different domain Site otherwise has been untouched for many many weeks (perhaps months). All re-written URL's seem to [...] read more

WMI Win32_PerfFormattedData_PerfOS_Memory class doesn't exist

The Win32_PerfFormattedData_PerfOS_Memory WMI class (and many others) don't seem to exist. From a scripting perspective I asked this question when I couldn't get Win32_PerfFormattedData_PerfOS_Memory to return anything: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/48467013/err-80041017-when-querying-wmi-on-identical-computers-win32-perfformatteddata After hours and hours of digging I am pretty sure this is more of an IT question surrounding a greater WMI issue. [...] read more

Windows Server 2016 IIS won't install, no errors shown

I'm trying to solve the same error that occurred three years ago and doesn't have an answer. After installing IIS via GUI or powershell Install-WindowsFeature -name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools I get the error: (The first two lines in English say error adding or removing characteristics. The operation couldn't finish because a [...] read more

GetDPLocations failed with error 0x80004005

My VM SCCM windows 2012 R2 server can't get a sccm-client on my windows 7 VM. I tried client-push and the CCMSetup.exe is running, but eventually stops. The ccmsetup.log gives me GetDPLocations failed with error 0x80004005: <![LOG[Sending message header '<Msg SchemaVersion="1.1"><ID>{50C62C2C-DD4B-4314-9623-C554140C1312}</ID><SourceHost>DIEDERIKSPC</SourceHost> <TargetAddress>mp:[http]MP_LocationManager</TargetAddress> <ReplyTo>direct:DIEDERIKSPC:LS_ReplyLocations</ReplyTo> <Priority>3</Priority><Timeout>600</Timeout><ReqVersion>5931</ReqVersion> <TargetHost>WIN-52BO8J9011M.poliforma.nl</TargetHost> <TargetEndpoint>MP_LocationManager</TargetEndpoint> <ReplyMode>Sync</ReplyMode><Protocol>http</Protocol><SentTime>2017-10-09T16:48:38Z</SentTime><Body Type="ByteRange" Offset="0" Length="1120"/><Hooks> [...] read more

HRESULT = 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING Windows 2012 Essentials

I am attempting to install .NET 3.5 Framework on a Windows 2012 Essentials server but am running into the following error: HRESULT = 0x80073701 - ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING After checking the CBS logs it seems to me that Microsoft-Windows-ServerCore Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.2.9200.16384 is the offending package. Here is a snippet of the logs: 2014-12-03 [...] read more

Can't access SMB shares on Windows but can on Linux

I've been having some problems with a Samba share that I recently set up. The share's configuration is as follows: [data] path = /media/data available = yes valid users = admin read only = no browseable = yes public = yes writable = yes I have been able to access [...] read more

Windows PE: Powershell is not installed & error 0x80070002

Trying to run a task sequence. In the last step, I'm trying to run a powershell-script to install various IIS-features. At this step the task sequence terminates with an error (can't remember error code atm). In the smstslog it said that "Powershell is not installed". I then mounted the image [...] read more

IIS 8.5 Instant 404.0 error on MVC site

I have an MVC site which I have published to my server. It has two different roles for internal and external users. Externally (using www.oursite.com) the site works fine. when we try to access it internally (http://SERVERNAME/application) it instantly throws a 404.0 error: Detailed Error Information: Module IIS Web Core [...] read more

Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V stuck at stopping. Computer will not restart nor shutdown

I have a major problem with Windows Server 2012. If a VM is stuck at "Stopping", it is impossible to reboot or shut down the machine. During the shutdown process Windows goes to the screen which says shutting down Hyper-V Service, and it gets stuck there. I tried letting it [...] read more

Windows 2008 IIS URL Rewrite not rewriting to index.php, Getting 404 Error instead

It is not an issue with web.config, I know this because I reinstalled IIS to fix an issue. But for completeness, here is my web.config: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <configuration> <system.webServer> <rewrite> <rules> <rule name="CakePHP" stopProcessing="true"> <match url="^(.*)$" ignoreCase="false" /> <conditions> <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsDirectory" ignoreCase="false" negate="true" /> <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsFile" ignoreCase="false" [...] read more

Can't access any shares using a UNC

I'm getting network error 0x80070002 The System cannot find the file specified when trying to open a network share on domain controller via Run \servername or IP. And the users using Folder Redirection can see their Desktop but no save anything on it, and IE favorites missing (but they are [...] read more

Classic asp page generating 404 error in IIS 7

I have an asp.net application running in IIS 7.5. I have a standalone classic asp page that I've migrated from another site that I've now included as part of the asp.net application. I'm hosting the application on my local machine, but whenever I navigate to the classic asp page, I [...] read more

After moving eKtron Site from iis6 to iis7 site is running but some of the links do not work and

BACKGROUND I moved this site from IIS6 WIN2K3 to WIN2K8R2 IIS7 and the site launches but I'm getting errors on lots of the links/main menu items. THINGS I HAVE ALREADY CHECKED * application pool settings * db connection strings * Creds/permissions in place * installed the correct version of Ektron [...] read more

MSSoap 3.0 Error while creating Virtual Directory with SOAPVDIR.CMD

I am trying to install a web service (written in FoxPro) onto a newly configured server. Part of the installation process was to install MSSoap 3.0 which seems to be successful. The server OS is Microsoft Server 2008 R2 (x64). I am now trying to create a virtual directoty at [...] read more

Can't access shares after installing SP1 for Server 2008

Just finished installing SP1 for Server 2008 R2, all went fine other than i can't access any shares using a UNC. When using \server from clients or on the server i get the following message; Windows cannot access \\ntserver Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise, there might be a [...] read more

ASP.NET Web API returns 404 for PUT only on some servers

Ok, I have been racking my brain and the internet for a solution to this. I just can't figure it out. I have written a site that uses ASP.NET MVC Web API and all working nicely until I put it on staging server. The site works fine on my local [...] read more

Creating Group Policy defined shortcuts to local programs

In one of our classrooms we have recently updates the SAP Client software. I am trying to create a GPO creating a shortcut on the machines that have this software installed. I have created a GPO and Mapped a shortcut as follows: Action - Update (Have tried Create) Name - [...] read more

404 with URL Rewrite Module in IIS7 on windows 7

I am trying to rewrite the URL through "Using URL Rewrite Module" on IIS7 (windows 7). URL: http://localhost/AIM/group-discussion/videos.aspx?id=4&title=some-title Rewrite URL: http://localhost/AIM/group-discussion/videos/4/some-title Rewrite rule: <rewrite> <rules> <rule name="RewriteUserFriendlyURL1" stopProcessing="true"> <match url="^AIM/group-discussion/videos/([^/]+)/([^/]+)/?$" /> <conditions> <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsFile" negate="true" /> <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsDirectory" negate="true" /> </conditions> <action type="Rewrite" url="AIM/group-discussion/videos.aspx?id={R:1}&amp;title={R:2}" /> </rule> </rules> </rewrite> [...] read more

Error code = 0x80070002 in visual studio c++

I just installed visual studio, (not new to coding) and I keep getting an error that goes like "error: unable to open file C:user...main.obj Error code = 0x80070002"an Image of the errorthis error shows up whenever there is something wrong with my code like for example if i do: #include [...] read more

SPException: Catastrophic failure (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8000FFF (E_UNEXPECTED) in Sharepoint

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A computer at work is driving me batty. It running Win7 x64 Enterprise on a Intel Xeon processor). KB3102429 (v2) has been failing for the past few months, several times a day, cluttering up the HDD with CbsPersist logs. This was also, for some reason, stopping windowsupdate from recognizing and [...] read more

Hard Drive Disappears from Gparted and Windows Installation After Failed Windows 10 Install

I recently tried to install Windows 10 to my computer. Before the install, I had a Windows 7 and Ubuntu Linux dual boot with 3 drives: SSD for Linux boot drive, 2TB mechanical for Linux home folder, and 500Gb mechanical for Windows 10. I told Windows 10 to reformat the [...] read more

Visual Sutdio 2015 Installation Error

EDIT: I got it working, for some reason seems uninstalling XNA Framework got it working, the other frameworks didn't even matter, I didn't suspect XNA since it came with a different program but oh well, atleast it works now. Ever Since I updated my Windows 10 I can't get Visual [...] read more

Win 10 doesn't upgrade to November update or Redstone

I have an one year old ASUS laptop, which originally shipped with Win 8.1. When Windows 10 was released I upgraded without hassle to Windows 10. Trying to update to November update (Threshold-2) or more recently Redstone just doesn't work. The upgrade starts and finally Windows is restarting. Then after [...] read more

Win10 Unable to install .NET Framework 3.5

Just switched to Win 10 from Win 8.1. A program is giving an error at startup (C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorlib.tlb could not be loaded) so I tried to reinstall .NET Framework. I've tried with all the possibilities I've found and even installing some components that indirectly install it but alway it ends with: [...] read more

Some Microsoft apps cannot be upgraded, uninstalled or launched

Windows 10 Desktop 10586.420, please watch my screen record https://youtu.be/tZrGTll9muY These 7 Microsoft apps are stuck in my store update list for ever, all of them had exact the same error code in the end 0x80073CF6. The rest of apps have no problem at all. What is even worse is [...] read more

WMI Issues when installing SQL 2014 (The specified module could not be found)

I am trying to install SQL 2014 on my Window 10 laptop and during rule checking I receive the following error: SQL error [https://i.stack.imgur.com/jI2SR.png] When I check for the Windows Management Instrumentation service on my laptop I find only Winmgmt which cannot be started due to the following error: Services [...] read more

Failing script producing extra folder

I've run into an error that I'm not able to understand and fix despite extensive web searches over the past few days. I have a SetupComplete.cmd script under this location D:\RemoteInstall\Images\WIN 7\install\$OEM$\$$\Setup\Scripts. This script maps a network drive and then runs another script to install a bunch of apps silently. [...] read more

Upgrading to Win 10 from USB stick

I wanted to make an USB stick to update several (Win 7/8.1) computers to Windows 10, but the provided Media Creation Tool gave the infamous "Something happened" error (0x80070002 - 0x20016). So I downloaded the .iso file and put it on an USB stick using UNetbootin. While this worked and [...] read more

Windows 7 build 7601 copy may not be genuine and more problems

Tl;dr: Windows 7 says my copy is not genuine (bought the pc with the OS second hand so I cannot know if it is a legitimate problem or not). I cannot access normal Windows, only safe mode. Anti-spyware and anti-virus find nothing that may be causing this and it all [...] read more

SCCM OSD Apply Operating system error - Only when not PXE booted

I have a strange problem when trying to get OSD working from SCCM 2012. We have a deployment task sequence which works fine from PXE boot to unknown computers (where it asks for computer name) and known computers when added to the relevant SCCM collection. trying to get the same [...] read more

Migrate Windows 8.1 from HDD to SSD Error

I’m trying to migrate my Notebook HDD (Asus q550lf-bbi7t07 with Windows 8.1 OEM) to my new SSD drive (SSD Intel 530 Series 240Gb). I tried to clone the original drive to SSD drive with many tools: * List item * Intel® Data Migration Software * EaseUS * Acronis * Paragon [...] read more

How to install Wireless Driver from Windows Update with error 80070002?

I am experiencing problems with installing simple WLAN driver for System: Windows 8 64bit. Wireless card is: Qualcomm Atheros AR9285. I tried to install driver manualy even from Windows Update but it always says error: 0x80070002 = ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND I tried to use these commands: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth DISM.exe /Online [...] read more

Windows 8 upgrade fails

Upgrading windows 8 keeping programs and settings is not working. It fails at 47% of migrating settings and rolls back. This is the relevant part of the log (Sources/Panther/setuperr.log): 2013-02-03 00:02:02, Error [0x0803b6] MIG Can't retrieve group information for user NT SERVICE\MSSQLFDLauncher. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD 2013-02-03 00:30:39, Error MIG COnlineWinNTPlatform::AddPathToSearchIndexer [...] read more

Win7 backup fails with "The system cannot find the file specified" 0x80070002 - has worked before

I have a 500 GB USB-disk which has been used as a backup device for a few years now, but now fails without telling me why. enter image description here [https://i.stack.imgur.com/3j6E9.png] This is a Dell box with Intel USB-controllers (so the NVIDEA problem does not apply here). I have previously [...] read more

Windows 7 Complete PC Backup - Fails with error code: 0x80070002

While doing a Complete PC Backup in Windows 7 I received dialog reading: > Windows Backup...error The backup did not complete successfully. Open the Backup and Restore Control Panel to view settings From there I clicked the Options button. > Windows Backup: Troubleshooting Options Check your backup Windows Backup encountered [...] read more

Windows 7 64 bit Home SP1 installation fails with ERROR_NOT_FOUND message

Windows 7 SP2 installation failed many times on my laptop. [HRESULT = 0x80070490 - ERROR_NOT_FOUND] 1. I ran "System Update Readiness Tool" 2. I got a list of KBxxxxx *.mum file missing in the C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log 3. I got "Element not found". How do I recover? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The exact patch is [...] read more

windows update fails on windows vista x64 because of KB980182

I believe a corrupt install of KB980182 for windows vista x64 is causing windows update to fail. As a result I cannot run windows update, or install/uninstall updates via the control panel. I have run the readiness tool which includes checksur, and I've received the following output. Does anyone know [...] read more