SERVER 2012 R2 Cant list roles and features

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Goodday!

Suddenly my Server 2012 R2 roles and features list is gone.

The dism cant get his host services:

2021-01-14 08:34:15, Error DISM DismHostLib: Failed to create dismhost.exe servicing process.
2021-01-14 08:34:15, Error DISM DISM Manager: PID=8180 TID=4128 Failed to create Dism Image Session in host. -

Then I realized that c:\windows\system32\dism\dismhost.exe cant' be opened:

Is this the reason for "Cant get role and feature data" that dismhost.exe is not working?

By the way:

sfc /scannow - didnt find anything;

dism /online /cleanup-Image / restorehealth doesnt work;

any command on dism /online doesnt work because dism cant get image info (maybe because dismhost.exe is not working)

Thanks for any answer!

 

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The issue with DISM not functioning properly is often due to underlying system corruption or issues with the DISM host service. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem:
1. Repair Windows Image Corruption:
- Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to repair Windows image corruption. Use the following command in an elevated Command Prompt:

     DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

- If the DISM tool fails, you can try using an installation media to repair the system image by running the DISM command with the /Source option to specify the location of the installation media.
2. Check DISM Host Service:
- Ensure that the DISM Host Service (dismhost.exe) is working correctly. If this service is not running or responding properly, it can cause issues with DISM operations.
- You can try restarting the Windows Modules Installer service, which is responsible for managing image deployment operations.
3. System File Checker (SFC) Tool:
- Run the SFC tool to scan and repair system files. Use the following command in an elevated Command Prompt:

     sfc /scannow

- The SFC tool can help repair corrupted system files that may be affecting the functionality of DISM.
4. Check Disk and System Integrity:
- Use the chkdsk command to check the integrity of your hard drive for any disk errors that might be affecting system operations.
- Ensure that the system drive is healthy and functioning without any errors.
5. Update Windows and Drivers:
- Make sure you have installed the latest Windows updates and that your system has the most up-to-date drivers.
- Outdated drivers or missing Windows updates can sometimes lead to system inconsistencies.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, it might be best to perform a more in-depth analysis of the system to identify the root cause of the problem.