"DISM was unable to set the system root (target path) for the Windows PE image" error message

Nico0309 0 Reputation points
2024-02-25T18:02:41.6633333+00:00

When I attempt to update the Deployment Share, I encounter the following error messages:

=== Making sure the deployment share has the latest x86 tools ===

=== Processing LiteTouchPE (x86) boot image ===

Building requested boot image profile.

Determining if any changes have been made in the boot image configuration.

No existing boot image profile found for platform x86 so a new image will be created.

Calculating hashes for requested content.

Changes have been made, boot image will be updated.

Windows PE WIM C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment\x86\en-us\winpe.wim will be used.

WIM file mounted.

The system cannot find the path specified.

Exit code = 1

DISM /Set-TargetPath failed, rc = 1.

DISM was unable to set the system root (target path) for the Windows PE image, so the update process cannot continue.

=== Completed processing platform x86 ===

=== Making sure the deployment share has the latest x64 tools ===

=== Processing LiteTouchPE (x64) boot image ===

Building requested boot image profile.

Determining if any changes have been made in the boot image configuration.

No existing boot image profile found for platform x64 so a new image will be created.

Calculating hashes for requested content.

Changes have been made, boot image will be updated.

Windows PE WIM C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment\amd64\en-us\winpe.wim will be used.

WIM file mounted.

The system cannot find the path specified.

Exit code = 1

DISM /Set-TargetPath failed, rc = 1.

DISM was unable to set the system root (target path) for the Windows PE image, so the update process cannot continue.

=== Completed processing platform x64 ===

=== Processing complete ===

The error messages indicate that the system cannot find the specified path and that DISM is unable to set the system root for the Windows PE image. As a result, the update process for both the x86 and x64 platforms cannot continue.

What steps can I take to resolve this issue?

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  1. AllenLiu-MSFT 45,531 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-02-26T07:30:16.6366667+00:00

    Hi, @Nico0309

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Maybe the "system root" error is caused by antivirus software preventing access to the files. Please disable the antivirus software and restart your MDT server to have a try. Similar thread for your reference:

    https://deploywindows7.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/getting-caught-by-your-own-permissions/

    By the way, what version of MDT and Windows ADK you are using? Have you uninstalled the Windows ADK and WinPE add-on, and then install the latest version of Windows ADK and WinPE add-on?


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