No Active Editions Will Be Available Hresult 0x800f0905 - Cbs-e-no-active-edition

In technical terms, the error code breaks down as:

Even if you use English, try installing a different regional language pack (e.g., if you use English-US, add English-UK). In technical terms, the error code breaks down

CBS cannot determine which Windows edition (Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc.) is currently active or bootable. In technical terms

When servicing an offline Windows image (e.g., a WIM file for deployment), failing to specify or set the correct edition before adding packages leads to this error. if you use English-US

If you can boot normally, you can try to reset the edition using a generic product key (does not activate Windows, only re‑identifies the edition).

Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and run the Windows Update troubleshooter.

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