The Repair-WindowsImage command is a powerful tool that can be used to repair corrupted Windows images. It is part of the Windows PowerShell command-line interface and can be used to repair both Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 images. The command can be used to repair corrupted files, replace missing files, and fix other issues that may be causing problems with the Windows image.
The Repair-WindowsImage command is a powerful tool that can be used to repair corrupted Windows images. It is part of the Windows PowerShell command-line interface and can be used to repair both Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 images. The command can be used to repair corrupted files, replace missing files, and fix other issues that may be causing problems with the Windows image.
Syntax
The syntax for the Repair-WindowsImage command is as follows:
Repair-WindowsImage -ImagePath <String> [-ScanHealth] [-ScanSource] [-RestoreHealth] [-SourcePath <String>] [-Mode <String>] [-LogPath <String>] [-Verbose] [-Debug] [-ErrorAction <ActionPreference>] [-WarningAction <ActionPreference>] [-ErrorVariable <String>] [-WarningVariable <String>] [-OutVariable <String>] [-OutBuffer <Int32>]
Parameters
The parameters for the Repair-WindowsImage command are as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ImagePath | Specifies the path to the Windows image that you want to repair. |
| ScanHealth | Scans the Windows image for any corruption or missing files. |
| ScanSource | Scans the source files for any corruption or missing files. |
| RestoreHealth | Restores the Windows image to a healthy state. |
| SourcePath | Specifies the path to the source files that you want to use to repair the Windows image. |
| Mode | Specifies the mode in which the command will run. The available modes are Online and Offline. |
| LogPath | Specifies the path to the log file that will be created by the command. |
| Verbose | Enables verbose output. |
| Debug | Enables debug output. |
| ErrorAction | Specifies the action to take when an error occurs. |
| WarningAction | Specifies the action to take when a warning occurs. |
| ErrorVariable | Specifies the variable to store any errors that occur. |
| WarningVariable | Specifies the variable to store any warnings that occur. |
| OutVariable | Specifies the variable to store the output of the command. |
| OutBuffer | Specifies the maximum number of objects to store in the output buffer. |
Inputs
The inputs for the Repair-WindowsImage command are as follows:
- ImagePath
- SourcePath
- Mode
- LogPath
- Verbose
- Debug
- ErrorAction
- WarningAction
- ErrorVariable
- WarningVariable
- OutVariable
- OutBuffer
Outputs
The outputs for the Repair-WindowsImage command are as follows:
- Log file
- Output variable
Examples
The following example shows how to use the Repair-WindowsImage command to repair a corrupted Windows image:
Repair-WindowsImage -ImagePath C:\Windows\wim -ScanHealth -RestoreHealth -SourcePath C:\Windows\sources\install.wim -Mode Offline
Tips
Here are some tips for using the Repair-WindowsImage command:
- Always use the ScanHealth parameter before using the RestoreHealth parameter.
- If you are using the Offline mode, make sure that the source files are available on the local computer.
- If you are using the Online mode, make sure that the computer has access to the internet.
- Always use the LogPath parameter to specify a path for the log file.
- If you are using the Verbose or Debug parameters, make sure to use the OutVariable parameter to store the output of the command.
Conclusion
The Repair-WindowsImage command is a powerful tool that can be used to repair corrupted Windows images. It is part of the Windows PowerShell command-line interface and can be used to repair both Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 images. The command can be used to repair corrupted files, replace missing files, and fix other issues that may be causing problems with the Windows image. The command has a number of parameters that can be used to customize the repair process, and it is important to understand how to use them correctly in order to get the best results.