Fix: DISM Does Not Support Servicing Windows PE

Misconfiguration of the Registry key can cause this issue

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Updated onMarch 29, 2024

updated onMarch 29, 2024

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The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is an inbuilt command-line tool for Windows devices. It helps users to modify and repair system files and other software-related problems. It helps improve the files used for Windows Setup, Windows PE, and Windows RE.

However, users report that DISM does not support servicing Windows PE errors when using the tool. Also, our readers can check somequick ways to fix DISM error 50on Windows 11.

Why does DISM not support servicing Windows PE?

The DISM does not support servicing Windows PE with the /Online option is an error that appears on the Administrative Command Prompt whenusing the DISM command. It indicates DISM cannot service the Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE).

However, some factors that may be responsible for the error are:

Other factors can also cause the DISM error. Nevertheless, we’ll discuss some basic fixes for the error.

What can I do if DISM does not support servicing Windows PE?

Go through the following checks before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps:

If you can’t get around the error, proceed with the solutions below.

1. Refresh Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)

Refreshing the DISM command tool on your PC helps improve its performance and fix background operations causing problems.

As an alternative to the manual procedure above, you can try athird-party repair toolto proceed with this action automatically.

2. Delete the associated Windows PE Registry key

Deleting the associated folder can resolve the error and prevent further problems with the DISM tool. Check our guide if theRegistry Editing has been disabled by Your Administrator.

3. Create another User Account

The above steps will resolve account-related issues that may cause the DISM error.

However, resetting BIOS is of different steps depending on the manufacturer of your PC. So, we recommend you consult your manufacturer for the steps for your device. You may also read about theDISM has failed error on Windows 11and how to fix it.

Which solutions worked for you this time? Let us know in the comments area below.

Fix: DISM Does Not Support Servicing Windows PE#

Why does DISM not support servicing Windows PE?#

What can I do if DISM does not support servicing Windows PE?#

1. Refresh Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)#

2. Delete the associated Windows PE Registry key#

3. Create another User Account#