Server 2016 Install fails Error 0x80070570 on vcenter

Question

Hi everyone,

Here's a troublesome question : I'm trying to create a windows server 2016 template on VMWare VCSA (vcenter) and i keep running into the same error, no matter what I do, the error is 0x80070570 (windows cannont install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation.).

Firstly, I thought the file is really corrupted so I downloaded anouther ISO...but still not working.

Secondly : I tried the last downloaded ISO on Virtualbox and it works fine.

Thirdly : I tried it also with VMWare Workstation, on Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows (11) - at home - and it worked fine too.

Unfortunately, I do not have access to Vcenter logs...But what can I do to make it work on vcenter ?

Answer 1

Hello there,

For several users Resetting Windows Update components manually had helped.

Try resetting the Windows Update Agent by running these commands from an elevated command prompt:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/additional-resources-for-windows-update#reset-windows-update-components-manually

Similar discussion here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/769638/error-code-(0x80070570)-when-updating-windows-serv

Hope this resolves your Query !!

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