DISM /RestoreHealth /Online /Cleanup-Image ❌
The you typed right before the error appeared. Your Windows version (Windows 10 or 11). dism error 87 fixed
If you are using the RestoreHealth command, use this exact syntax: powershell DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Use code with caution. If you are trying to check for drivers, use this format: powershell DISM /Online /Get-Drivers Use code with caution. Phase 3: Advanced Solutions DISM /RestoreHealth /Online /Cleanup-Image ❌ The you typed
This error typically appears when running commands like /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth or when adding drivers, signaling that Windows cannot understand the command you have typed. If you are trying to check for drivers,
| Purpose | Command | |--------|---------| | Check health | DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth | | Scan only | DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth | | Restore health (default) | DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth | | Use custom source | DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:E:\sources\install.wim |
Beyond simple typos, the error often points toward a lack of authority. Windows protects its core files through layers of security, requiring "Administrative Privileges" for any tool that modifies the system image. When a user attempts to run DISM from a standard prompt, the system rejects the command with Error 87, effectively telling the user they do not have the keys to the engine room. Resolving this is a matter of protocol: one must simply right-click the command prompt and choose to run it with the full weight of administrative power.
If you are trying to or an offline image file.