How To Fix Windows Installation Errors With Service Management

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fix common Windows installation errors using the Service Manager:

Warning: Before attempting to fix any installation issues, make sure you have backed up your important files and data.

Step 1: Check for System File Checker (SFC) Errors

The System File Checker tool is a built-in utility that scans the system for corrupted files and repairs them if necessary. Here’s how to run SFC:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

What happens: The command will scan all file systems and repair any found errors.

Step 2: Run the System File Checker (SFC)

If you find any errors, you can use the following commands:

• sfc /scannow

• If an error occurs during this process, Windows will prompt you to restart. Let it complete the scan.

• Once completed, you’ll see a list of files that were repaired.

Step 3: Use System Restore Points

System Restore points allow you to revert to a previous version of Windows if your current installation is corrupted.

• Go to Control Panel > Recovery.

• Select the «Safe» or «Basic» restore point.

• Choose the version of Windows that worked best for your situation.

• Click Apply and then OK

Step 4: Reinstall Windows

If System Restore points didn’t work, you may need to reinstall Windows:

• Go to the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update & Security > Reinstall Windows.

• Follow the prompts to choose your language, keyboard and mouse settings, and other options.

• Select Install Windows and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 5: Use the System File Checker (SFC) with a bootable USB drive

If you’re not using an SSD or a bootable USB drive, use the following steps:

• Download the SFC tool from the official Microsoft website.

• Place the downloaded file in the root directory of your C:\Windows folder.

• Run the command sfc /scannow (or `sfc /restorehealth if you want to repair missing files only).

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 6: Check for and Repair Bootable USB Drives

If a bootable USB drive is not working, use the following steps:

• Download a bootable Windows installation media from the official Microsoft website.

• Insert the USB drive into your computer.

• Restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2 during boot-up).

• Set the USB drive as the first boot device in the list.

Step 7: Reinstall Windows on a Virtual Machine

If you have a virtual machine, use the following steps:

• Download the Windows installation media.

• Boot up your virtual machine and install Windows from scratch.

Additional Tips

• If none of these steps resolve the issue, consider seeking further assistance with a Microsoft support ticket or visiting an authorized service provider.

• Regularly back up important data to prevent loss in case you encounter issues during the installation process.