# Patch Deployment Failed - "File System Corrupted"

## Problem

You are trying to install patches to one of the computers, and deployment of more than 5 patches have failed. You might get one of the following error messages:

- "Unknown Error Code: 2145124329"
- Failure The SMI primitive installer failed during setup or servicing
- Failure Element not found

## Cause

You might get one of the above-listed error messages if the client's operating system is corrupted.

## Resolution

You will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Refer to this article, and use the [System File Checker Tool](https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/kb/929833) to resolve this issue.
2. If the problem still persists, you will have to use the [System Readiness Tool](https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/kb/947821) to get it fixed.
3. Else use the troubleshooting patch which we've released by following the steps given in [this document](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-errors-in-windows-updates.html) to resolve this issue.

If the problem is not resolved after trying both the tools, please contact [desktopcentral-support@manageengine.com](mailto:desktopcentral-support@manageengine.com) with the log files for further assistance.

## Applies to

Patch Deployment, Patch Installation Failure, Patch Installation Error, Unknown Error: 2145124329

## Keywords

Patch Installation, Patch Management, Patch Deployment Error, Patch Installation Failure, Unknown Error: 2145124329