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Delete or rename the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders:

Understanding and Fixing the CBS_E_NO_ACTIVE_EDITION (0x800f0905) Update Error

CBS_E_NO_ACTIVE_EDITION is a low-level servicing error that can halt Windows maintenance tasks. While it looks intimidating, it is almost always fixable by verifying the EditionID registry key or running an offline repair.

DISM failed. No operation was performed. CBS_E_NO_ACTIVE_EDITION

Obtain the ISO file for your current version of Windows Server. Mount the ISO and run setup.exe .

Below are the recommended solutions, ranging from least to most invasive.

You will typically see this error when running DISM commands like:

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