Clean the Windows Component Store

Created by Brian Lorelle, Modified on Mon, 2 Jun at 1:17 PM by Brian Lorelle

In some cases, it may be necessary to clean the Windows component store, which is responsible for storing information on past Windows updates, core files, and other assets, to troubleshoot other install issues. 


Do do this: 


1. Right-click the Start Button in Windows. 

2. Click "Terminal - Admin". 

3. In the resulting Window, copy/paste this command: 

Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup


And hit enter. Allow the command to run its course. 


4. When this command is done, copy/paste this command: 

Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /SPSuperseded


And hit enter and allow the command to run. 


Once this is done, reboot your PC. 



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