Where Are DISM and CBS Logs Stored?
Windows DISM.log and CBS.log paths for repair forensics.
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DISM and SFC record component repairs in DISM.log plus CBS.log, withdating back through compressed archives beside them. Failed repairs always name the corrupt payload in these files.
Read the tail after every restorehealth run instead of rerunning blindly. Log timestamps separate current failures from ancient ones.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log
DISM operation log with per-payload repair results. SFC details land in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log with .cab archives beside it. Copy logs before rebooting failed repairs. Filter for Failed and Error, not the whole flood.
Frequently asked questions
DISM failed. Where do I look?
Tail dism.log above plus CBS.log beside it. Missing payload lines name the exact KB or feature to source.
Can I delete CBS logs?
Yes old archives when repairs pass, never mid-repair. Active servicing locks the current log.
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