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How to run DISM on a remote computer.

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On the authorized remote Windows PC, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth through an elevated administrative connection. In Screensie, open that PC’s Command Center and choose the DISM repair tool, then review the returned output.

Choose the right DISM operation

Open an elevated Command Prompt and use one operation at a time:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  • CheckHealth reports whether corruption was already flagged.
  • ScanHealth performs a deeper component-store scan.
  • RestoreHealth scans and attempts repair.

Recommended repair order

  1. Run RestoreHealth from an authorized elevated session.
  2. Wait for it to finish; do not interpret long pauses as an automatic failure.
  3. Run sfc /scannow afterward.
  4. Restart when the result or Windows maintenance requires it.

With Screensie

Command Center exposes DISM ScanHealth and RestoreHealth as confirmed, allow-listed actions with live progress, cancellation and returned results. Repair Windows runs RestoreHealth followed by SFC in the correct order.

Reference: Microsoft DISM and SFC repair guidance.

Common questions

How do I run DISM on an authorized remote PC?

Use an elevated administrative connection to the intended Windows PC and run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Screensie Command Center also provides a confirmed DISM repair tool with operation output.

Should I run SFC after DISM?

When repairing Windows corruption, complete DISM RestoreHealth, review its result, then run sfc /scannow. DISM repairs the component store used as a source for protected system-file repairs.