For an updated Windows 10 x64, the /RestoreHealth switch will contact Windows Update to replace damaged SxS components. This is often the single most effective fix.
Enter your BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, F12, or DEL during startup) and set the USB drive as the .
If you were typing "sxsi," it is highly likely you meant . Here is the difference:
Microsoft.VC90.CRT, version="9.0.30729.6161", publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b"
If your goal is to keep a Windows 10 machine running securely, Microsoft officially supports Windows 10 until . After that date, they will offer an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for users who cannot yet transition to Windows 11.
Keeping Windows 10 updated has transformed SxS from a static store into a dynamic, patched repository. Every or Feature Update (e.g., 22H2) often replaces specific component versions inside WinSxS. Microsoft uses a process called “component servicing” to de-duplicate files using hard links, which keeps disk space usage somewhat manageable.
Run the tool and select . Uncheck "Use the recommended options" and manually select: Architecture : 64-bit (x64). 3. Install Windows 10 x64 Plug the USB drive into your PC and restart.