Windows error 0x80070002, -2147024894

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

ASP.NET MVC on IIS falls through to the static file handler

I have a problem with an ASP.NET MVC site. These are the details: 1. ASP.NET MVC 2 2. ASP.NET 4 integrated pipeline 3. IIS 7.5 on Windows Web Server 2008 R2 Whenever I make a request for the app I get the "HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found"-error and the [...] 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

Powershell - Assembly binding redirect NOT found in application configuration file

GOT A PROBLEM HERE... I have got a Powershell CmdLet that works when running in 32-bit mode and fails in 64-bit mode. Question is what the cause is and how it can be fixed. SITUATION Powershell CmdLet that references 'OutlookHelper.Common.dll'. Newest version is 2.0.0.0 The CmdLet also uses logging and [...] 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

WCF Service dies on its own after some time

I am facing a peculiar problem related to a hosted WCF service (.NET Framework 4, IIS 7, Windows 2008 Standard SP2). After I deployed the service it works fine for some time and it dies on its own by throwing a file not found exception. The exception details are given [...] 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

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

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

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

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

Deploy as single-file in .net5 with log4net throws exception for config-file

Trying to deploy a console-application written in .Net 5 with log4net as a single-file. Running deployed application throws exception. Steps to reproduce * dotnet new console --name TestConsole --language C# (make sure .net 5.0) * Install-Package log4net * Program.cs static void Main(string[] args) { log4net.Config.XmlConfigurator.Configure(new FileInfo("log.config")); var logger = log4net.LogManager.GetLogger("TestLogger"); [...] 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

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

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

<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

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

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

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

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

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

Internal.Cryptography.CryptoThrowHelper.WindowsCryptographicException

I'm getting the following error message from Visual Studio 2017 on first run of the ASP.NET Core MVC Boilerplate template (DotNet Core) regarding the SSL certificate: > "Internal.Cryptography.CryptoThrowHelper.WindowsCryptographicException occurred HResult=0x80070002 Message=The system cannot find the file specified Source= StackTrace: at Internal.Cryptography.Pal.CertificatePal.FromBlobOrFile(Byte[] rawData, String fileName, String password, X509KeyStorageFlags keyStorageFlags) at System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates.X509Certificate..ctor(String [...] 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

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

BitLocker on Hyper-V Server 2019 - Failed - The system cannot find the file specified

To start with, I want to be clear that this is on "Hyper-V Server 2019" (free headless hypervisor) and not "Windows Server 2019" with the Hyper-V role installed. I've been banging my head against the wall on this one a while and tried just about every tutorial option I can. [...] read more

How to deploy SSIS project with encrypted data?

We have a SSIS project where one of the packages is connecting to a REST API. We use the HTTP connection manager (with username/password) and a script component to open the connection manager and parse the response. Protection level for all packages are EncryptSensitiveWithUserKey. Everything works in Visual Studio, and [...] read more

SmartCards in C# on Windows 10

I have a badge reader in my laptop and a smartcard badge. Following this guide from Microsoft, I can get the reader and set its CardAdded event. In the part about getting an authentication response, the guide mentions a rootPage that stores an already inserted card. Since I'm still learning [...] read more

Managed Bootstrapper: Failed while prompting for source

I'm delivering 3 msi packages in my Managed Bootstrapper (MBA). User is given choice to select which packages they wants to install. All goes well. When the user tries to Modify the installation from Control Panel, selects new package from dialog and original source (MBA.exe) is missing, installation failed with [...] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Load binding redirects from *.dll.config when loading an assembly dynamically

I'm developing a windows service that is dynamically loading an DLL which contains the actual logic for that service. It is loaded using Assembly.LoadFrom(...). That assembly is referencing Microsoft.Graph on NuGet which in turn requires some other libraries, System.ValueTuple in particular. When compiling the versions are resolved properly, but when [...] 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

unknown error after uninstalling couple of references

I had couple of references that caused my app problems so I uninstalled them and after that I tried to run my app again and I got this error Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State Error DEP0700: Registration of the app failed. [0x80073CF6] AppxManifest.xml(68,27): error 0x80070002: Cannot install [...] read more

Could not find file '..\bin\Debug\TestProj.UnitTests.xunit.runner.json'

I get the below exception when debugging an xunit test using .net MVC 5, .net framework version 4.6.2 and visual studio 2019. ** > System.IO.FileNotFoundException HResult=0x80070002 Message=Could not find file 'Could not find file '..\bin\Debug\TestProj.UnitTests.xunit.runner.json'. Source=mscorlib StackTrace: at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath) This exception was originally thrown at this call [...] read more

Can't load System.Resources.Extensions - in .Net Framework

I am suddenly getting an error in my code which is a Forms app compiled for .Net Framework 4.6.1. It occurs when I go to create an object that inherits from the TreeView object. It does very little on top of TreeView. The exception is: System.IO.FileNotFoundException HResult=0x80070002 Message=Could not load [...] read more

could not load file or assembly System.Net.Http 4.2.0.0

I am really stuck on this one and could use some help. This problem started when I added an async method involving httpclient to a class library. I call the class library from a short test console application. When it gets to the async method I get an exception: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: [...] 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 its return object. The constructor doesn't take any parameters. The method does not take any parameters, [...] read more

extent reports not generating reports

I am using extentent reports to generate report but the test excution fails on extent.flush() method. I am using * extentreports 3.1.3 * Specflow.xunit 2.2.1 This code use to work previously but not working anymore. Error returned : > System.IO.FileNotFoundException HResult=0x80070002 Message=Could not load file or assembly 'System.Web.Razor, Version=3.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, [...] read more

C# Application being blocked by Anti-Virus?

I have a Payroll System that is written using Visual C# Express. I have actually finished coding it already and published it. But whenever I install it on the laptop it is being blocked by Avast! Antivirus as suspicious and stops the process. After that the applciation cannot be started [...] read more

How to debug exception in KernelBase.dll that only occurs with the .NET Native toolchain

I'm working on a C# UWP application from a new project I started in Visual Studio this week. It was previously building in release mode fine, but now immediately upon startup i get the exception Exception thrown at 0x75FF4192 (KernelBase.dll) in GhostOverlay.exe: 0x04242420 (parameters: 0x31415927, 0x743C0000, 0x014FEA90). I do not [...] 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

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 10 Update to 2004 failure - Error: 0x80004005 - 0x60016

I've been trying for the last week or so to get Windows 10 to update to 2004. I've tried all of the common solutions (sfc /scannow, DISM restore, media creation tool etc). After looking at the log files I think I've narrowed the issue to a BCD/MBR issue (see full [...] read more

Pipe output from DIR into CERTUTIL

In Win10, looking for way to pipe the output from a DIR command at the Command Prompt or in a Batch File to serve as input to the CERTUTIL command. IOW, I want to get the MD5 hash for all of the files matched by a DIR command. The following [...] 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

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

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

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

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

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

Visual Studio Project Template causes Exception HRESULT: 0x80070002

I followed this link to the letter for creating a new project template in Visual Studio for MVC3. Unfortunately, while the template shows up in the Dialog, when I click on it to create a new project, I get the "Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070002". I have no idea how to [...] read more

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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

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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

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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

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We have a multi-tiered PKI infrastructure with a standalone, offline Root CA. Every year we go through a process of extending the root CA certificate (renewing while reusing existing keys) and reissuing the subordinate CA certificates. The server stays offline, except for that once per year process, when it is [...] read more

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I am trying to create multiple SQL server containers on a Linux host. The problem I face is that after I create the first container, every other created container after this just exits with a code 1. I am using the same Docker image I used for the very first [...] read more

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I've got a configuration issue with my test domain controller (Server 2019) where I can't connect via 636 using LDP. (using the full domain name) On 2008 and 2012 I didn't have to do any additional configuration; it just worked. However, in 2019 is may appear that I need to [...] read more

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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

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I'm running W2K16 up-to-date as of today installed from stock Dell media. I've been attempting to install Windows Backup on this new server but it isn't working. I've been looking in c:\windows\logs\cbs and see that it refers to a few languages (RU/KR) that I never installed and source issues. Does [...] read more

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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