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Fix: DISM error 1009 in Windows 10/11 [Initialization error]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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DISM is a useful tool that can help you if you encounter any issues with your Windowsinstallation. However, many users reported getting the DISMerror1009.
This can be a problem and prevent you from repairing yourinstallation, but today we’re going to show you how to get rid of DISMerror1009 once and for all.
How can I fix DISM error 1009 an initialization error occurred?
1. Install the latest updates
Once the latest updates areinstalled, the DISM errors will be resolved.
In case you can’tdownloadthe update, you’ll need todownloadandinstallthe update manually. To do that find the KB code of the update you want todownload. You can do that in the Update & Security section.
After getting the update code, follow these steps:
2. Perform an in-place upgrade
After the process is finished, your system will be upgraded to the latest version and theError 1009 the configuration registry database is corruptedmessage will be gone.
3. Reset Windows 10
In case all other methods failed to fix your problem, the only thing that you can do is to resetWindows 10to default. This process will remove allinstalledapplications and files and reset your system.
Performing aWindows 10reset is simple, and we wrote an in-depth guide onhow to factory reset Windows 10, so be sure to check it out and follow the instructions from it closely.
Error 1009 the configuration registry database is corruptedcan cause a lot of problems, but we hope that you managed to fix it using one of our solutions.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
