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Update failed: Cumulative Update for Windows 11, version 25H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5070773) (26200.6901)

Perfect — thanks for the filename. That’s fine: the file name can be anything. The important parts now are (A) confirm the file is complete (size looks reasonable) and (B) run expand with the correct switch. Do these three quick things (run in an elevated PowerShell window).
1) Confirm the file size and timestamp (paste the output here)
Get-Item "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" | Format-List Name,Length,LastWriteTime
  • If Length is very small (a few KB) or zero, the copy is incomplete and you should re-download the MSU to C:\Scratch. If Length looks like multiple megabytes (several MB — typical MSU for a cumulative will be several MBs), continue.
2) Extract the MSU correctly (run from PowerShell but call cmd.exe to run expand)
cmd.exe /c "expand -F:* \"C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu\" C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted"
  • Note the correct switch is -F:* (the star is required).
  • Paste any output or errors from that command here.
3) List the extracted files (if extraction succeeded)
Get-ChildItem -Path C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted -Recurse | Format-Table FullName,Length -AutoSize
  • You should see at least one .cab file (and possibly .mum/.manifest/.cat). If you do, copy the .cab filename and then run (as Admin) to install it:
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\<name>.cab"
Replace <name>.cab with the exact .cab filename you found. Paste the DISM output if it errors.
If expand reports an error or the extraction folder stays empty
  • Paste the exact expand error text here.
  • As an alternate extraction method (if expand fails), try 7‑Zip (only if you have it installed):
& 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe' x 'C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu' -o'C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted'
If you don’t have 7‑Zip and expand still fails, re‑download the KB5070773 .msu from the Microsoft Update Catalog directly into C:\Scratch (don’t rename it while downloading). If you want I can paste the exact Catalog download link / exact filename to download.
Tell me the results of step 1 (the Get-Item output) and the expand command output (step 2). I’ll tell you the single next action immediately.
 

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-Item "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" | Format-List Name,Length,LastWriteTime


Name : windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu
Length : 3590780450
LastWriteTime : 20/10/2025 21:36:49



PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cmd.exe /c "expand -F:* \"C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu\" C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted"
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Can't open input file: ".

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>
 

Thanks — that size (≈3.59 GB) shows the MSU file is complete, so nothing wrong with the download itself. The expand error ("Can't open input file: \"") looks like a quoting / expand invocation problem (or expand choking), not a file-size problem.
Try these steps (run in an elevated PowerShell window). I list the easiest options first — stop when one succeeds and then tell me the result so I can give the single next command (install the extracted .cab).
1) Try expand again without quoting (simpler)
Run exactly:
cmd.exe /c expand -F:* C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted
If that prints extracted filenames, go to step 3. If you get an error, continue.
2) Try extracting with 7‑Zip (if installed)
Check if 7‑Zip exists:
Test-Path 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe'
If the above returns True, run:
& 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe' x 'C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu' -o'C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted'
If you don’t have 7‑Zip installed, you can download it (or skip to step 4). If 7‑Zip extracts the files, proceed to step 3.
3) After a successful extraction — find the .cab and install it
List extracted files:
Get-ChildItem -Path C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted -Recurse | Format-Table FullName,Length -AutoSize
Look for a .cab file (or multiple .cab files). Then run (replace <name>.cab with the actual filename you saw):
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\<name>.cab"
If DISM completes successfully, reboot:
Restart-Computer
After reboot verify:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
(or)
Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
4) If neither expand nor 7‑Zip can extract the MSU
  • Re‑download the KB5070773 .msu from the Microsoft Update Catalog directly into C:\Scratch and do not rename it. Sometimes renaming or a copy operation can cause the file to carry a different internal name/stream that confuses expand.
    • When you download, save the file straight to C:\Scratch (or move it there immediately), then repeat step 1 (expand).
  • Also ensure you have ample free temporary space (the MSU expands to several GB): I recommend 20–30 GB free on C: while extracting/servicing.
5) If you want me to try parsing an expand error
If any of the expand or 7z commands fail, paste the exact error text here (copy/paste the console output). I’ll read it and give the single next action (alternate extract method or in‑place repair if extraction cannot be done).
One final reminder before you run:
  • Pause Kaspersky real‑time protection while you extract/install, then re‑enable afterward.
  • If you hit errors during DISM on the .cab, capture the last 200 lines of the DISM log and attach them; I’ll parse and give the one follow‑up command.
Which command will you try now — the unquoted expand (step 1) or the 7‑Zip extract (step 2)? I’ll wait for the output.
 

Can you tell me what to do next ie give the exact commands line by line:

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cmd.exe /c expand -F:* C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Can't open input file: c:\scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu.

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Test-Path 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe'
True
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> & 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe' x 'C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu' -o'C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted'

7-Zip 25.01 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2025 Igor Pavlov : 2025-08-03

Scanning the drive for archives:
1 file, 3590780450 bytes (3425 MiB)

Extracting archive: C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu

WARNINGS:
There are data after the end of archive

--
Path = C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu
Type = wim
WARNINGS:
There are data after the end of archive
Physical Size = 3590769805
Tail Size = 10645
Size = 3590728769
Packed Size = 3590728769
Method = Copy:15
Cluster Size = 32768
Created = 2025-10-19 17:15:59.7125903
Modified = 2025-10-19 17:15:59.7225840
Comment =
{
<WIM><IMAGE INDEX="1"><NAME>content</NAME><DIRCOUNT>1</DIRCOUNT><FILECOUNT>119</FILECOUNT><TOTALBYTES>3590728769</TOTALBYTES><HARDLINKBYTES>0</HARDLINKBYTES><CREATIONTIME><HIGHPART>0x01DC4113</HIGHPART><LOWPART>0xA83E850F</LOWPART></CREATIONTIME><LASTMODIFICATIONTIME><HIGHPART>0x01DC4113</HIGHPART><LOWPART>0xA8400B70</LOWPART></LASTMODIFICATIONTIME></IMAGE><TOTALBYTES>3590762129</TOTALBYTES></WIM>
}
Version = 1.13
Multivolume = -
Volume = 1
Volumes = 1
Images = 1

Everything is Ok

Archives with Warnings: 1

Warnings: 1
Files: 119
Size: 3590728769
Compressed: 3590780450
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-ChildItem -Path C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted -Recurse | Format-Table FullName,Length -AutoSize

FullName Length
-------- ------
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\14847cc3-88d4-0cbf-cfb7-1ab27f06eb15_1.2508.888.0_x64.msix 136772621
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\14847cc3-88d4-0cbf-cfb7-1ab27f06eb15_1.2508.888.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 13332
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\286a7398-0eac-3629-7114-ea7fe87aeeb3_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 12498665
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\286a7398-0eac-3629-7114-ea7fe87aeeb3_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11561
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\2a0dfa69-2628-f2cd-4a78-f654af5e50c8_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 739873
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\2a0dfa69-2628-f2cd-4a78-f654af5e50c8_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11795
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\2c14f2b4-8294-f78e-8592-0cdc988f364a_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 5492102
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\6645a2ea-5804-a115-f379-7e4b27132a00_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 331570
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\6df9d3c2-cfda-e165-ece9-b88cf6d23797_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 49008
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\998f3e45-8cce-d02e-3d25-5fb4709afb3f_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 11354599
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\998f3e45-8cce-d02e-3d25-5fb4709afb3f_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11579
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\99c8c976-ccf8-753b-683d-07c62b9e7e6c_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 864075
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\99c8c976-ccf8-753b-683d-07c62b9e7e6c_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 12252
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\9fd35909-0e0b-702d-3552-7ae5e4d7ab39_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 12499618
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\9fd35909-0e0b-702d-3552-7ae5e4d7ab39_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11580
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\a21d731f-299f-19d9-6ea2-53d0ed10823c_1.2508.879.0_x64.msix 16781431
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\a3ac1fea-be48-4f71-cb90-e7ba8f1b8f55_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 331606
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\a4f674ab-fdca-58e2-cbff-a461ff265c0b_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 49004
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\b4fb10e5-8f5f-b754-64b1-9404039cce68_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 49031
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\c6a3c941-80b2-c959-d4bc-c79499d29816_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 17142
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\c6a3c941-80b2-c959-d4bc-c79499d29816_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11006
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\cbafa2f6-4e6d-ea39-3e34-6b8c0964d650_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 994130
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d0252b71-ca68-c4d7-a0ad-935df1374e18_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 845793
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C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d07a6f2a-64c5-5352-d1a3-25ff9292f67d_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 87610144
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d07a6f2a-64c5-5352-d1a3-25ff9292f67d_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11704
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d8933cd4-e2bf-d7b8-caa9-0929c94e2de8_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 863498
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d8933cd4-e2bf-d7b8-caa9-0929c94e2de8_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 12226
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d9ec8c5a-39f0-144f-b1e2-88e8ee21aca3_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 638437302
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\d9ec8c5a-39f0-144f-b1e2-88e8ee21aca3_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11508
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\DesktopDeployment.cab 10926664
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\DesktopDeployment_X86.cab 9511842
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\e0ea85e9-6cbb-36ba-6f68-ea14911e974c_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 771407
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\e0ea85e9-6cbb-36ba-6f68-ea14911e974c_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11772
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\e1bf6ecf-0076-7bc0-97bb-3259c2d5641a_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 1132861
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\e1bf6ecf-0076-7bc0-97bb-3259c2d5641a_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 12444
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\e28da4dd-c4ea-371a-b8fa-3ac749d1bedd_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 2329657
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\e28da4dd-c4ea-371a-b8fa-3ac749d1bedd_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 12273
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\ef4ea2cb-0a7f-e531-1d14-4a70b505f6a5_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 49019
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\ef4ea2cb-0a7f-e531-1d14-4a70b505f6a5_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 11084
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\f52168cd-52b2-2288-570e-45769bc982a6_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 974533
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\f52168cd-52b2-2288-570e-45769bc982a6_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 12086
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\f816f1f5-7777-a502-79ff-82dd65bba2fb_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix 27703202
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\f816f1f5-7777-a502-79ff-82dd65bba2fb_1.2509.1022.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 13803
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\ff21267a-ccf0-b2e1-57e5-3acd786f0b8d_1.7.817.0_x64.msix 81201551
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\ff21267a-ccf0-b2e1-57e5-3acd786f0b8d_1.7.817.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 10883
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\ff43562a-1c67-b38a-6aad-93f7cd5881b2_1.2508.888.0_x64.msix 43386883
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\ff43562a-1c67-b38a-6aad-93f7cd5881b2_1.2508.888.0_x64.msix.rif.cab 10978
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab 78927
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\SSU-26100.6893-x64.cab 19839041
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\Windows11.0-KB5070773-x64.psf 1217914429
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\Windows11.0-KB5070773-x64.wim 154219504
C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\wsusscan.cab 305697


PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>
 

Good — extraction succeeded with 7‑Zip and I can see the extracted files (including SSU-26100.6893-x64.cab and Windows11.0-KB5070773-x64.psf / .wim and various .cab files). Next I recommend installing the SSU first, rebooting, then trying the MSU again. If that still fails we’ll install the .cab/PSF contents directly. Run these commands in an elevated PowerShell (Run as Administrator). Copy/paste each line exactly; wait for the command to finish before running the next.
Pause Kaspersky and disable Controlled Folder Access before starting.
1) Install the SSU (servicing stack update)
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\SSU-26100.6893-x64.cab"
  • If this reports success, continue. If it reports an error, paste the exact error here.
2) Verify SSU is recorded
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "26100.6893 SSU"
3) Reboot now to commit the SSU
Restart-Computer
(After reboot, return to these steps and open an elevated PowerShell again.)
4) Try installing the main KB using the original .msu (preferred; it will honor ordering)
wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
  • Wait for it to finish (or check with Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue).
  • Then reboot to complete the install:
    Restart-Computer
5) Verify the KB installed
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
or
Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
If step 4 still fails with 0x800f0991 or similar, do the CAB fallback (install the LCU content directly):
6) (Fallback) Identify likely LCU/CAB to apply — there are two useful candidates in the extracted folder:
  • onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab (small metadata)
  • DesktopDeployment.cab and DesktopDeployment_X86.cab (present)
  • Or the main PSF/WIM pair (Windows11.0-KB5070773-x64.psf / .wim) — DISM can add a .cab but not a PSF directly, so we’ll try the aggregated CABs first.
Try installing the metadata / desktop deployment CABs (one at a time):
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab"
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\DesktopDeployment.cab"
  • After each one, check the DISM output. If any reports success, reboot and then re-run the package check (see step 5).
7) If the CAB route still fails, capture the small logs for me to parse
Run these (elevated) — they create small text files on your Desktop; attach them here:
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\DISM\dism.log" -Pattern '0x800f0991','Error','Failed' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\dism_err_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
dism /Online /Get-Packages | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Packages_full.txt" -Encoding ascii
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log" -Pattern 'KB5070773','0x800f0991','error' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\CBS_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
Get-WindowsUpdateLog -LogPath "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\WindowsUpdate.log"
Attach those four files and I’ll parse the exact failure lines and give the single next action (likely: a particular CAB to apply, a DISM with a local source, or an in‑place repair).
Notes / rationale
  • Installing the SSU first often fixes commit/servicing ordering problems that cause 0x800f0991.
  • Using wusa on the MSU after applying SSU is the usual sequence Microsoft recommends.
  • If that fails, installing relevant .cab(s) from the extracted package can bypass the MSU commit path that’s failing on your system.
  • Keep Kaspersky paused while installing; re-enable when finished.
I’ll wait for the output of step 1 (the DISM add-package on SSU). Paste the result here (success or the exact error text) and I’ll tell you the single next command.
 

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26200.5670]
(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\System32>DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\SSU-26100.6893-x64.cab"

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.26100.5582

Image Version: 10.0.26200.5670

Processing 1 of 1 - Adding package Package_for_ServicingStack_6893~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~26100.6893.1.8
[==========================100.0%==========================]
The operation completed successfully.

C:\Windows\System32>

Rebooting now. Don't post any further commands.
 

Great — SSU installed successfully. Good call to reboot.
I’ll wait while the system restarts. When you’re back, reply here and I’ll continue (we’ll try the KB5070773 install and finish verification).
 

I'm back from the reboot.
 

Perfect — let’s finish this. Pause Kaspersky and Controlled Folder Access, then run the installer and verify. If anything fails, collect the tiny logs I can parse in one pass.
Run these commands in an elevated PowerShell (copy/paste each line; run them in order):
1) (Make sure Kaspersky is paused and Controlled Folder Access is Off.)
2) Install the KB via the MSU (preferred):
wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
3) Wait for wusa to exit — check the process:
Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
4) Reboot to complete the install:
Restart-Computer
(After the reboot, open an elevated PowerShell again and run the verification commands below.)
5) Verify the package installed:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
or (alternate)
Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
If the MSU install fails or KB5070773 is still not listed, collect these small logs and attach/paste them here so I can read the exact failure lines:
a) Windows Update consolidated log:
Get-WindowsUpdateLog -LogPath "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\WindowsUpdate.log"
b) Small DISM excerpt (last failure context):
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\DISM\dism.log" -Pattern '0x800f0991','Error','Failed' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\dism_err_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
c) Full package list:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Packages_full.txt" -Encoding ascii
d) CBS excerpt around any errors:
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log" -Pattern 'KB5070773','0x800f0991','error' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\CBS_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
Attach the files WindowsUpdate.log, dism_err_excerpt.txt, Packages_full.txt and CBS_excerpt.txt and I’ll parse them and tell you the single follow-up action.
If you prefer to skip the MSU route and go straight to applying extracted CAB(s) instead, tell me “CAB fallback” and I’ll give the exact DISM commands for the DesktopDeployment.cab / onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab that we extracted.
Run the wusa command now and tell me the result (or paste the verification output after reboot). I’ll take it from there.
 

PS C:\Users\rupes> wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
PS C:\Users\rupes> Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Handles NPM(K) PM(K) WS(K) CPU(s) Id SI ProcessName
------- ------ ----- ----- ------ -- -- -----------
217 11 4220 12776 3.89 17980 1 wusa


PS C:\Users\rupes> Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Handles NPM(K) PM(K) WS(K) CPU(s) Id SI ProcessName
------- ------ ----- ----- ------ -- -- -----------
234 14 2920 16680 9.98 17980 1 wusa


PS C:\Users\rupes> Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Handles NPM(K) PM(K) WS(K) CPU(s) Id SI ProcessName
------- ------ ----- ----- ------ -- -- -----------
236 14 2920 16680 9.98 17980 1 wusa


PS C:\Users\rupes> Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Handles NPM(K) PM(K) WS(K) CPU(s) Id SI ProcessName
------- ------ ----- ----- ------ -- -- -----------
230 14 2852 16636 9.98 17980 1 wusa


PS C:\Users\rupes> while (Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Start-Sleep -Seconds 5 }
PS C:\Users\rupes> Write-Host "wusa finished"


@ChatGPT It feels like we are not really making much progress with this.
Here are the files you requested.
 

Attachments

You’ve made real progress — SSU installed and you ran the MSU. Next we’ll confirm whether KB5070773 actually committed, and if not we’ll run the CAB fallback (two exact DISM commands) — then verify. If that still fails I’ll ask for three tiny logs and give the single next action (likely in‑place repair). Follow the exact steps below (run in an elevated PowerShell or Admin CMD).
Step 1 — Check whether KB5070773 installed (paste the output)
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
If nothing returns, KB5070773 has not been recorded/committed yet. This is expected if wusa expanded but didn’t commit.
Step 2 — Check for a pending reboot (if you used /norestart)
Test-Path 'C:\Windows\WinSxS\pending.xml' ; reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired" /s
If either shows a pending reboot, run:
Restart-Computer
then repeat Step 1 after the reboot.
If Step 1 shows KB5070773 installed, you’re done — reboot and verify the mouse behavior.
If Step 1 still shows nothing (KB5070773 not installed), do the CAB fallback (these commands install the LCU pieces directly from the extracted MSU you already produced).
Step 3 — CAB fallback (install metadata + DesktopDeployment CABs)
Run these two commands one at a time (wait for each to finish; paste any error if it fails):
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab"
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\DesktopDeployment.cab"
Notes: you already extracted the MSU and those CABs are present in C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted. Installing these often lets the servicing commit the LCU content when the MSU route fails. This CAB‑first approach is exactly the recommended fallback after installing the SSU.
Step 4 — Reboot and verify
Restart-Computer
Then run:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
or:
Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
If the package is listed now — success. Re‑enable Kaspersky and Controlled Folder Access, and test your mouse.
If the CAB commands fail or KB5070773 still isn’t recorded, collect the three small logs (these are tiny text files) and attach them here so I can parse the exact failure lines and give the single next action:
Collect these (run in elevated PowerShell):
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\DISM\dism.log" -Pattern '0x800f0991','Error','Failed' -CaseSensitive:$false -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\dism_err_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
dism /Online /Get-Packages | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Packages_full.txt" -Encoding ascii
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log" -Pattern 'KB5070773','0x800f0991','error' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\CBS_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
Also keep the WindowsUpdate.log you already created (or re-create it if you like):
Get-WindowsUpdateLog -LogPath "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\WindowsUpdate.log"
Attach those 3–4 files and I’ll parse them and give one exact remediation (for example: a specific CAB to apply from the extracted set, a DISM /RestoreHealth with a local source, or instruct an in‑place repair). The CAB fallback and targeted log‑analysis approach is the standard next step after an SSU install and the MSU route failing to commit.
If you want me to wait while you run the CAB fallback now, say “Run CAB now” and paste back any errors (or the verification output from Step 4). If you prefer to collect logs first, say “Collect logs” and attach the files.
 

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Test-Path 'C:\Windows\WinSxS\pending.xml' ; reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired" /s
False
ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab"

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.26100.5582

Image Version: 10.0.26200.5670

An error occurred trying to open - C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\onepackage.AggregatedMetadata.cab Error: 0x80070002

Error: 2

The system cannot find the file specified.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\DesktopDeployment.cab"

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.26100.5582

Image Version: 10.0.26200.5670

An error occurred trying to open - C:\Scratch\KB5070773_extracted\DesktopDeployment.cab Error: 0x80070002

Error: 2

The system cannot find the file specified.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>
 

Thanks — you’ve done the hard work and we’re close. Short diagnosis, then two safe next paths (try a local DISM repair first; if that still fails, do an in‑place repair). Choose one and I’ll stay with you through the exact steps.
What happened (short)
  • You extracted the KB5070773 package successfully (I can see the extracted files including SSU-26100.6893-x64.cab and Windows11.0-KB5070773-x64.psf/.wim).
  • You installed the SSU successfully and rebooted. Good.
  • Running the MSU (wusa) expanded but KB5070773 never recorded in the servicing store (dism /Get‑Packages shows nothing). You then tried the CAB fallback but DISM returned 0x80070002 (file not found) for the two CABs you tried. That error means DISM couldn’t open or treat those particular files as valid servicing packages (or it couldn’t find a path it expects) — often because the LCU is packaged as different payloads (PSF/WIM/metadata) and not directly addable by DISM as that specific CAB.
Two safe, ordered options (pick one)
Option A — Recommended next try (DISM RestoreHealth using a local Windows image, then retry MSU)
Why: If the component store needs a local source (some payloads are missing or commit handlers need files from the image), DISM /RestoreHealth with a matching Windows image often fixes that and lets the KB commit. This is non‑destructive and faster than an in‑place repair.
Exact steps (copy/paste in elevated PowerShell or Admin CMD)
1) Pause Kaspersky (temporarily) and turn Controlled Folder Access Off.
2) Mount a matching Windows 11 ISO (get the same build channel you use — if you want I can fetch the right ISO link for Build 26200). In File Explorer right‑click the ISO → Mount, note the drive letter (I’ll use D: below; replace if different).
3) Run DISM RestoreHealth using the mounted ISO as a source (run as Admin):
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:D:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
  • If your ISO contains install.esd instead of install.wim, use:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:esd:D:\sources\install.esd:1 /LimitAccess
4) Wait until it finishes. If DISM reports success, reboot:
Restart-Computer
5) After reboot, retry the MSU (preferred):
wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
Wait for wusa to finish (or use the wait loop). Then reboot:
Restart-Computer
6) Verify:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
If KB5070773 appears — success. Re‑enable Kaspersky and Controlled Folder Access and test.
If any step errors, paste the exact error text or attach the three tiny files below and I’ll parse them immediately:
  • DISM excerpt: Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\DISM\dism.log" -Pattern '0x800f0991','Error','Failed' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\dism_err_excerpt.txt"
  • Packages list: dism /Online /Get-Packages | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Packages_full.txt"
  • CBS excerpt: Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log" -Pattern 'KB5070773','0x800f0991','error' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\CBS_excerpt.txt"
Option B — If you prefer to skip further servicing surgery: In‑place repair (most reliable)
Why: This reinstalls Windows system files and servicing components while keeping files and apps. It solves stubborn servicing/commit problems when manual fixes fail.
Exact steps (safe; backup recommended)
1) Download a matching Windows 11 ISO (I can fetch the exact download URL for your build/channel).
2) Mount the ISO (right‑click → Mount). Suppose it mounts as D:.
3) Run the setup and choose “Keep personal files and apps” (Admin prompt):
Start-Process -FilePath "D:\setup.exe" -ArgumentList "/auto upgrade" -Wait
(or just run D:\setup.exe from Explorer and follow the GUI prompts; choose Keep files/apps)
4) After the repair finishes and the PC reboots, verify:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
Caveats & tips before you run either option
  • Make a quick backup of important files (always recommended).
  • Ensure ~20–30 GB free on C: for DISM / RestoreHealth and for the in‑place upgrade.
  • Pause/disable Kaspersky for the install steps and re‑enable after success.
  • If BitLocker is enabled, suspend it before in‑place repair.
  • If you want me to fetch the correct Windows 11 ISO link (matching Build 26200) or the exact Microsoft Update Catalog entry for KB5070773 so you can re‑download the .msu fresh into C:\Scratch, say “Get ISO” or “Get KB link” and I’ll paste the exact link/filename.
Quick recommendation
Try Option A first (RestoreHealth from a local ISO) — it’s usually enough and is less intrusive than an in‑place repair. If you prefer I’ll fetch the correct ISO link for Build 26200 and give the exact one‑line DISM command with the correct image index; say “Get ISO for build 26200” (or say “Do in‑place repair” if you want to go straight there).
Which do you want to try now — Option A (DISM RestoreHealth with local source) or Option B (in‑place repair)? If A, do you want me to fetch the matching ISO link for you?
 

Fetch the right ISO link for Build 26200
I choose Option A (DISM RestoreHealth with local source)
 

Got it — I fetched the official Microsoft pages and a couple reliable reports so you can download a matching Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200) ISO and use it as the local DISM source. Summary first, then exact download + DISM steps.
What to download
  • Microsoft’s Windows 11 download page (Media Creation Tool / ISO) — this is the official place to get the public ISO or MCT. Use this if you prefer the RTM/official ISOs.
  • Windows Insider Preview ISO page — if you want the Insider Preview ISO (requires signing in with your Insider account). Use this page if you prefer an Insider ISO that may exactly match your Dev/Beta channel build series.
Note: Microsoft released Windows 11 version 25H2 ISOs (Build 26200.x — public/RTM and Insider previews) in October 2025; press coverage confirms RTM/preview ISOs are available. If you want the public RTM ISO, look for build 26200.6584 on Microsoft’s download page / MCT.
Direct links (start here)
Which ISO to pick for DISM
  • If your machine is on Build 26200 (Dev/Insider), the best match is a 25H2 (Build 26200.x) ISO. The public RTM ISO (build 26200.6584) is a good match for servicing.
Exact commands and steps to use the ISO as a DISM source
(Do these from an elevated PowerShell or Admin Command Prompt. Replace D: below with the drive letter the ISO mounts as.)
1) Download and save the ISO
  • Use the Microsoft Windows 11 download page (above) and download the English x64 ISO (or your preferred language). Save it to C:\Downloads\Win11_25H2.iso (example).
2) Mount the ISO
  • In Explorer: right‑click the ISO → Mount (note the drive letter, e.g. D:).
  • Or PowerShell:
    Mount-DiskImage -ImagePath "C:\Downloads\Win11_25H2.iso"
    (Then find the letter with Get-Volume or just look in Explorer.)
3) Confirm whether the ISO uses install.wim or install.esd
  • Run (Admin):
    dir D:\sources\install.*
    You should see either install.wim or install.esd (or both). Note which one exists.
4) (Optional but recommended) Check the image indexes inside install.wim / install.esd so you pick the correct index for your Edition:
  • If install.wim:
    DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:D:\sources\install.wim
  • If install.esd:
    DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:D:\sources\install.esd
  • Note the index number for the edition you want (typically 1 for the default image in single‑edition ISOs).
5) Run DISM /RestoreHealth with the ISO as source (exact command)
  • If you have install.wim and the desired image index is 1:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:D:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
  • If the image file is install.esd:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:esd:D:\sources\install.esd:1 /LimitAccess
Notes:
  • /LimitAccess prevents DISM from contacting Windows Update; it forces DISM to use the local source only.
  • Wait until the command completes. This can take 10–40+ minutes depending on disk/network.
  • If RestoreHealth completes successfully, reboot: Restart-Computer. Then retry your KB install (wusa or DISM /Add-Package).
  • If DISM reports that it cannot find required files, try a different image index from step 4 or use the full install.wim from a different language/edition that matches your installed SKU (Home/Pro).
6) After restore completes, retry the KB install (example)
  • Run (Admin):
    wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
    then reboot: Restart-Computer
  • Or use DISM to add the MSU:
    DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu"
Quick verification
  • After reboot:
    dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
    (or) Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
Important pre-checks & cautions
  • Pause/disable Kaspersky during this work. Re‑enable after success.
  • Ensure you have ~20–30 GB free on C: for extraction/commit.
  • Use the same architecture (x64) ISO as your OS.
  • If the ISO requires sign‑in (Insider ISO page), sign in with the Microsoft account you use for the Insider program.
Would you like me to:
A) Paste a direct link to Microsoft’s Windows 11 download page and a short checklist to follow (I can paste the exact download UI steps), or
B) Try to fetch a direct ISO file URL for a particular language (I can attempt, but note Microsoft’s site often requires interactive selection / may require sign-in or temporary download tokens), or
C) Walk you through mounting the ISO and running the exact DISM command (I’ll give the precise one-liners and wait while you run them)?
If you want I can also fetch the exact Media Creation/ISO release announcement that lists the RTM build number (26200.6584) so you have a reference — say “Show the RTM announcement” and I’ll paste that citation.
Which option would you like me to do now?
 

Can you repost post #74. The drive letter for the mounted ISO is F: on my system. Please repost with driver letter F:
I keep seeing smiley face emojis and I can't work out what the commands are supposed to say.
 

Here’s a clean copy of post #74 updated to use drive letter F: (no emojis). You can copy‑paste this as your reply.
Title: Use a local ISO as DISM source (drive F:)
Short summary
  • You already installed the SSU from the extracted KB and rebooted. KB5070773 still isn’t recorded. Next safest step is to run DISM RestoreHealth using a local Windows ISO as the source (mounted at F:), then retry the KB install. Below are the exact commands to run (run everything in an elevated PowerShell or Admin Command Prompt). Pause/disable Kaspersky and turn Controlled Folder Access off while you run the steps — re‑enable afterwards.
Exact commands (run as Administrator)
1) Confirm the ISO is mounted at F: and check image files:
dir F:\sources\install.*
2) If install.wim is present, list the image indexes so you pick the correct index (choose the index that matches your edition):
DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:F:\sources\install.wim
(If the file is install.esd instead of install.wim, run:)
DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:F:\sources\install.esd
3) Run DISM RestoreHealth using the ISO as source (replace :1 with the index you found if not 1)
  • If you have install.wim:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:F:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
  • If you have install.esd:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:esd:F:\sources\install.esd:1 /LimitAccess
Wait until that completes (this can take several minutes).
4) Reboot to commit any changes:
Restart-Computer
5) After reboot, run the MSU installer (preferred):
wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
Wait for wusa to finish (if you want to wait in PowerShell):
while (Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Start-Sleep -Seconds 5 }
Write-Host "wusa finished"
Then reboot to complete the install:
Restart-Computer
6) Verify whether KB5070773 is recorded:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
(or)
Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
If KB5070773 appears in the package list, the install succeeded.
If KB5070773 still does not appear or if any command errors
  • Capture these small files and attach them here (I’ll parse and give the single next action):
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\DISM\dism.log" -Pattern '0x800f0991','Error','Failed' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\dism_err_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
dism /Online /Get-Packages | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Packages_full.txt" -Encoding ascii
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log" -Pattern 'KB5070773','0x800f0991','error' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\CBS_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
Get-WindowsUpdateLog -LogPath "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\WindowsUpdate.log"
Attach those files and I’ll parse them.
Notes / reminders
  • Use an ISO that matches your installed edition/architecture (x64) and preferably the same build family (25H2 / Build 26200).
  • /LimitAccess ensures DISM uses the local ISO only. If DISM reports missing files, try a different image index from step 2 or a full matching ISO for your edition.
  • If RestoreHealth + MSU still fails, the final reliable step is an in‑place repair (Windows Setup → “Upgrade this PC now” → keep files and apps). I’ll walk you through that if we reach it.
If you want, I’ll also fetch the direct Microsoft download page link and paste it here (but you said F: is already mounted). Do you want me to paste the Microsoft download URL as well?
 

Still seeing emojis.

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Here’s a clean, emoji‑free copy of post #74 updated to use drive letter F:. You can copy‑paste this directly into the forum.
Title: Use a local ISO as DISM source (drive F:)
Short summary
  • You installed the SSU from the extracted KB and rebooted. KB5070773 still isn’t recorded. Next safest step is to run DISM RestoreHealth using a local Windows ISO mounted at F:, then retry the KB install. Run everything below in an elevated PowerShell or an elevated Command Prompt. Pause/disable Kaspersky and turn Controlled Folder Access off while you run the steps; re‑enable afterwards.
Exact commands (run as Administrator)
1) Confirm the ISO is mounted at F: and check image files:
dir F:\sources\install.*
2) If install.wim is present, list the image indexes so you pick the correct index (choose the index that matches your edition):
DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:F:\sources\install.wim
If the file is install.esd instead of install.wim, run:
DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:F:\sources\install.esd
3) Run DISM RestoreHealth using the ISO as source (replace :1 with the index you found if it is not 1)
  • If you have install.wim:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:F:\sources\install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
  • If you have install.esd:
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:esd:F:\sources\install.esd:1 /LimitAccess
Wait until that completes (this can take several minutes).
4) Reboot to commit any changes:
Restart-Computer
5) After reboot, run the MSU installer (preferred):
wusa "C:\Scratch\windows11.0-kb5070773-.msu" /quiet /norestart
Wait for wusa to finish (optional wait loop in PowerShell):
while (Get-Process -Name wusa -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Start-Sleep -Seconds 5 }
Write-Host "wusa finished"
Then reboot to complete the install:
Restart-Computer
6) Verify whether KB5070773 is recorded:
dism /Online /Get-Packages | findstr /I "KB5070773"
(or)
Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -eq 'KB5070773' }
If KB5070773 appears in the package list, the install succeeded.
If KB5070773 still does not appear or any command errors
Capture these small text files (run in an elevated PowerShell) and attach them here so I can parse the exact failure lines:
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\DISM\dism.log" -Pattern '0x800f0991','Error','Failed' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\dism_err_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
dism /Online /Get-Packages | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Packages_full.txt" -Encoding ascii
Select-String -Path "$env:windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log" -Pattern 'KB5070773','0x800f0991','error' -Context 3,8 | Out-File "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\CBS_excerpt.txt" -Encoding ascii
Get-WindowsUpdateLog -LogPath "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\WindowsUpdate.log"
Attach those files and I’ll parse them and give the single next action.
Notes / reminders
  • Use an ISO that matches your installed edition/architecture (x64) and preferably the same build family (25H2 / Build 26200).
  • /LimitAccess forces DISM to use the local ISO only. If DISM reports missing files, try a different image index from step 2 or a matching ISO for your edition.
  • If RestoreHealth + MSU still fails, the final reliable step is an in‑place repair (Windows Setup → “Upgrade this PC now” → keep files and apps). I’ll walk you through that if we reach it.
Done — no emojis in this copy. Do you want me to paste the official Microsoft download page URL here as well, or do you already have the ISO mounted at F: and want to run the DISM command now?
 

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