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So I'm building a new PC. I have Windows 10 Home retail version on the readonly USB stick. At the beginning of the install process I'm getting the error message "Windows cannot read the <ProductKey> setting from the unattend answer file. Clicking "OK" reboots the machine.
I don't see a way to enter in my product key. I'm not trying to do an unattended installation.
I've read where I'm supposed to download an ISO file and create a bootable USB Key or DVD but I don't have a spare USB key.
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This helped me
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The error "Windows cannot read the <ProductKey> setting from the unattend answer file" typically occurs due to an incorrect or missing product key in the answer file. Ensure the product key is correctly entered in the <ProductKey> section of the unattend.xml file. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues. For legit Windows keys visit only partners microsofts like Hypest-key
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The error "Windows cannot read the <ProductKey> setting from the unattend answer file" during Windows 10 installation typically occurs due to an incorrect or missing product key in the answer file. Ensure the key is correctly entered in the unattend.xml file under the <ProductKey> tag within the <UserData> section.
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The error "Windows cannot read the <ProductKey> setting from the unattend answer file" typically occurs due to an incorrect or missing product key in the answer file. Ensure the product key is correctly entered in the <ProductKey> section of the unattend.xml file. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues. For legit Windows keys visit only partners microsofts like Hypest-key