Invalid image file when adding install.wim to wds image
When trying to add the install.wim file from the Windows 10 iso to WDS install image, I get a error message. "Invalid Image file - The file does not contain a valid install image".
The iso is downloaded from Microsofts official "Media creation tool".
I have tried both home and pro edition
I use Windows server 2008 R2
And thoughts what the fault is?
windows-10 windows-server-2008-r2 pxe
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
add a comment |
When trying to add the install.wim file from the Windows 10 iso to WDS install image, I get a error message. "Invalid Image file - The file does not contain a valid install image".
The iso is downloaded from Microsofts official "Media creation tool".
I have tried both home and pro edition
I use Windows server 2008 R2
And thoughts what the fault is?
windows-10 windows-server-2008-r2 pxe
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
Try copying the WIM to a network share and add it from there - it may just not like reading the Wim from ISO (windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/…). Also, are you selecting an index to deploy - don't forget that (like Windows 7 and 8) you need to select the version to deploy (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate etc) as they'll all be in one WIM...
– Kinnectus
Aug 10 '15 at 12:43
Hi. Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Tried with both windows share and samba share. The ISO I am using only has one version of windows. I can add the boot.wim to a boot image.
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 6:06
Does your user account have permissions to write to the WDS share?
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 6:30
Yes, the account have full permissions. I can add older windows image files. Can windows server 2008 be to old? Or might i need some updates?
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 9:07
I wouldn't expect it to be too old because it's just an image storage location (with a few bells and whistles)...
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 9:08
add a comment |
When trying to add the install.wim file from the Windows 10 iso to WDS install image, I get a error message. "Invalid Image file - The file does not contain a valid install image".
The iso is downloaded from Microsofts official "Media creation tool".
I have tried both home and pro edition
I use Windows server 2008 R2
And thoughts what the fault is?
windows-10 windows-server-2008-r2 pxe
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
When trying to add the install.wim file from the Windows 10 iso to WDS install image, I get a error message. "Invalid Image file - The file does not contain a valid install image".
The iso is downloaded from Microsofts official "Media creation tool".
I have tried both home and pro edition
I use Windows server 2008 R2
And thoughts what the fault is?
windows-10 windows-server-2008-r2 pxe
windows-10 windows-server-2008-r2 pxe
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
asked Aug 10 '15 at 12:33
Kent BKent B
112
112
Try copying the WIM to a network share and add it from there - it may just not like reading the Wim from ISO (windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/…). Also, are you selecting an index to deploy - don't forget that (like Windows 7 and 8) you need to select the version to deploy (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate etc) as they'll all be in one WIM...
– Kinnectus
Aug 10 '15 at 12:43
Hi. Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Tried with both windows share and samba share. The ISO I am using only has one version of windows. I can add the boot.wim to a boot image.
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 6:06
Does your user account have permissions to write to the WDS share?
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 6:30
Yes, the account have full permissions. I can add older windows image files. Can windows server 2008 be to old? Or might i need some updates?
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 9:07
I wouldn't expect it to be too old because it's just an image storage location (with a few bells and whistles)...
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 9:08
add a comment |
Try copying the WIM to a network share and add it from there - it may just not like reading the Wim from ISO (windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/…). Also, are you selecting an index to deploy - don't forget that (like Windows 7 and 8) you need to select the version to deploy (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate etc) as they'll all be in one WIM...
– Kinnectus
Aug 10 '15 at 12:43
Hi. Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Tried with both windows share and samba share. The ISO I am using only has one version of windows. I can add the boot.wim to a boot image.
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 6:06
Does your user account have permissions to write to the WDS share?
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 6:30
Yes, the account have full permissions. I can add older windows image files. Can windows server 2008 be to old? Or might i need some updates?
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 9:07
I wouldn't expect it to be too old because it's just an image storage location (with a few bells and whistles)...
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 9:08
Try copying the WIM to a network share and add it from there - it may just not like reading the Wim from ISO (windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/…). Also, are you selecting an index to deploy - don't forget that (like Windows 7 and 8) you need to select the version to deploy (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate etc) as they'll all be in one WIM...
– Kinnectus
Aug 10 '15 at 12:43
Try copying the WIM to a network share and add it from there - it may just not like reading the Wim from ISO (windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/…). Also, are you selecting an index to deploy - don't forget that (like Windows 7 and 8) you need to select the version to deploy (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate etc) as they'll all be in one WIM...
– Kinnectus
Aug 10 '15 at 12:43
Hi. Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Tried with both windows share and samba share. The ISO I am using only has one version of windows. I can add the boot.wim to a boot image.
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 6:06
Hi. Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Tried with both windows share and samba share. The ISO I am using only has one version of windows. I can add the boot.wim to a boot image.
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 6:06
Does your user account have permissions to write to the WDS share?
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 6:30
Does your user account have permissions to write to the WDS share?
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 6:30
Yes, the account have full permissions. I can add older windows image files. Can windows server 2008 be to old? Or might i need some updates?
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 9:07
Yes, the account have full permissions. I can add older windows image files. Can windows server 2008 be to old? Or might i need some updates?
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 9:07
I wouldn't expect it to be too old because it's just an image storage location (with a few bells and whistles)...
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 9:08
I wouldn't expect it to be too old because it's just an image storage location (with a few bells and whistles)...
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 9:08
add a comment |
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
From what I understand, Server 2008 cannot deploy Windows 8 or higher. However, I got the same error trying to add a Windows 10 ISO from the media creation tool to WDS in Server 2012. I talked to my manager and got the Windows 10 Pro volume license ISO. That one added to it just fine.
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
add a comment |
protected by Community♦ Oct 10 '15 at 0:59
Thank you for your interest in this question.
Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
From what I understand, Server 2008 cannot deploy Windows 8 or higher. However, I got the same error trying to add a Windows 10 ISO from the media creation tool to WDS in Server 2012. I talked to my manager and got the Windows 10 Pro volume license ISO. That one added to it just fine.
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
add a comment |
From what I understand, Server 2008 cannot deploy Windows 8 or higher. However, I got the same error trying to add a Windows 10 ISO from the media creation tool to WDS in Server 2012. I talked to my manager and got the Windows 10 Pro volume license ISO. That one added to it just fine.
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
add a comment |
From what I understand, Server 2008 cannot deploy Windows 8 or higher. However, I got the same error trying to add a Windows 10 ISO from the media creation tool to WDS in Server 2012. I talked to my manager and got the Windows 10 Pro volume license ISO. That one added to it just fine.
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
From what I understand, Server 2008 cannot deploy Windows 8 or higher. However, I got the same error trying to add a Windows 10 ISO from the media creation tool to WDS in Server 2012. I talked to my manager and got the Windows 10 Pro volume license ISO. That one added to it just fine.
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
answered Aug 13 '15 at 13:52
ethanthekiwiethanthekiwi
11
11
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
add a comment |
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
I have windows 8 and 8.1 from before. But it sounds like I need another version of the Windows 10 iso. Will try it next week. Thanks!
– Kent B
Aug 14 '15 at 12:31
add a comment |
protected by Community♦ Oct 10 '15 at 0:59
Thank you for your interest in this question.
Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?
Try copying the WIM to a network share and add it from there - it may just not like reading the Wim from ISO (windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/…). Also, are you selecting an index to deploy - don't forget that (like Windows 7 and 8) you need to select the version to deploy (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate etc) as they'll all be in one WIM...
– Kinnectus
Aug 10 '15 at 12:43
Hi. Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Tried with both windows share and samba share. The ISO I am using only has one version of windows. I can add the boot.wim to a boot image.
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 6:06
Does your user account have permissions to write to the WDS share?
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 6:30
Yes, the account have full permissions. I can add older windows image files. Can windows server 2008 be to old? Or might i need some updates?
– Kent B
Aug 11 '15 at 9:07
I wouldn't expect it to be too old because it's just an image storage location (with a few bells and whistles)...
– Kinnectus
Aug 11 '15 at 9:08