While executing DISM commands, if you get Error: 14098, the component store has been corrupted, then Windows updates might be the culprit. But don’t worry; we can fix this in no time.
Try these expert fixes to resolve the issue
If the image gets corrupted while servicing a Windows image, you can face DISM error 14098.
Due to this issue, many inbuilt features of Windows might stop working
In this guide, we will talk about the reason for the issue and fixes to eliminate it.
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This guide will discuss the common reasons behind the issue and all the available fixes in detail. Let’s start!
What causes the component store has been corrupted / DISM error 14098?
There could be various reasons for the issue to occur. However, some of the popular ones are listed below:
- Image files corrupted: While servicing Windows images, if the image files are found to be corrupt, you might face the issue.
- Window Update components are corrupt: If the Windows Update components are corrupt, you can get DISM error 14098. To resolve this, you need to reset Windows update components.
- Bad Windows update: If a Windows update is corrupt, you might face an error. It is advised to remove the recent update to resolve the issue.
What can I do to fix the component store has been corrupted error?
Before diving into detailed troubleshooting solutions, perform the following preliminary fixes:
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1. Execute component cleanup command
- Press Windows, type CMD, and click Run as administrator.
- Copy and paste the command mentioned below and press Enter: Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
- Once the command is run successfully, restart your PC.
2. Reset Windows Update Components
2.1 Stop BITS, Windows Update, and Cryptographic services
- Press Windows, type CMD, and click Run as administrator.
- Copy and paste the following commands one by one and press Enter: net stop bits net stop wuauserv net stop appidsvc net stop cryptsvc
- Type the following command and press Enter to delete the qmgr*.dat file, which is used by the BITS service: Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ApplicationData\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat
- Restart your computer, check if the issue persists, and follow the next three methods.
2.2 Rename software distribution folders
- Fire up Command Prompt with admin rights using the steps mentioned above.
- Copy and paste the command mentioned below and press Enter: Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU) sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
2.3 Re-register the BITS Files & Start Windows Update
- On the command prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: cd /d %windir%\system32
- Copy and paste the following commands and press Enter after every command: regsvr32.exe atl.dll regsvr32.exe urlmon.dll regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll regsvr32.exe shdocvw.dll regsvr32.exe browseui.dll regsvr32.exe jscript.dll regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll regsvr32.exe scrrun.dll regsvr32.exe msxml.dll regsvr32.exe msxml3.dll regsvr32.exe msxml6.dll regsvr32.exe actxprxy.dll regsvr32.exe softpub.dll regsvr32.exe wintrust.dll regsvr32.exe dssenh.dll regsvr32.exe rsaenh.dll regsvr32.exe gpkcsp.dll regsvr32.exe sccbase.dll regsvr32.exe slbcsp.dll regsvr32.exe cryptdlg.dll regsvr32.exe oleaut32.dll regsvr32.exe ole32.dll regsvr32.exe shell32.dll regsvr32.exe initpki.dll regsvr32.exe wuapi.dll regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll regsvr32.exe wuaueng1.dll regsvr32.exe wucltui.dll regsvr32.exe wups.dll regsvr32.exe wups2.dll regsvr32.exe wuweb.dll regsvr32.exe qmgr.dll regsvr32.exe qmgrprxy.dll regsvr32.exe wucltux.dll regsvr32.exe muweb.dll regsvr32.exe wuwebv.dll
2.4 Restart BITS, Windows Update, and Cryptographic service
- On the command prompt window, type the following commands and press Enter after every command: netsh winsock reset net start bits net start wuauserv net start appidsvc net start cryptsvc
- Restart your computer and try to rerun the DISM command.
3. Run the Restore health command in a clean boot
- Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
- Type msconfig and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.
- Go to the Services tab, put a checkmark beside Hide all Microsoft Services, and click Disable all.
- Now switch to on Startup tab, and click Open Task Manager.
- On the Task Manager window, locate and right-click each Enabled item and select Disable.
- Close Task Manager, click Apply, and OK on the System Configuration window.
- Restart your computer.
- Now press the Windows key, type CMD and select Run as administrator.
- Type the following command and hit Enter: Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
4. Whitelist your DISM utility in Windows Security
- Press the Windows key, type Windows Security, and click Open.
- Click Virus & threat protection and then click Manage Settings.
- Under Exclusions, click Add or remove exclusions.
- Click Add an exclusion and select Process.
- Type in dism.exe and click Add.
So, these are methods that you can use to fix the component store has been corrupted error. If nothing worked for you, an in-place upgrade of Windows is advised.
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If you are stuck somewhere while performing the steps, feel free to ask your questions in the comments section below.
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