How to fix Error Code 5 when trying to capture a reference image.

Question

I am trying to capture a reference I created in a VM. This is the command I am putting in using WinPE. dism /capture-image /imagefile:"D:\WIN11.wim" /capturedir:D:\ /name:WIN11FULL /compress:max. I press enter.

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version 10.0.22321.1

I get Error: 5 Access denied.

Has anyone run into this issue? Please assist. I am stuck right now.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, it seems you are encountering an "Access denied" error (Error 5) when trying to capture a Windows image using DISM in WinPE. This is a common issue that can occur for a few reasons:

1. Insufficient permissions: Make sure you are running the command prompt as an administrator.
2. Drive letter mismatch: In WinPE, drive letters may be assigned differently than in the regular Windows environment. Use the diskpart utility to verify the correct drive letters:

diskpart
list volume

This will show you the correct drive letters to use in your DISM command.

1. Read-only attributes: The target drive or files may have read-only attributes set. Try removing these attributes:

attrib -r D:\*.* /s /d

1. Antivirus interference: If you have antivirus software running, it may be blocking DISM operations. Try temporarily disabling it.
2. File system corruption: Run a chkdsk on the drive to ensure there are no file system issues:

chkdsk D: /f

1. Incorrect WinPE version: Ensure you're using a compatible version of WinPE for the Windows version you're trying to capture.

To resolve this issue, try the following steps:

1. Verify the correct drive letters using diskpart.
2. Run the command prompt as administrator.
3. Remove read-only attributes from the target drive.
4. Ensure there are no file system issues by running chkdsk.
5. Double-check that you're using a compatible WinPE version.

If the issue persists, you may need to try capturing the image from a different environment or use alternative imaging tools like Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) or System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

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RewriteBased on the information provided, it seems you are encountering an "Access denied" error (Error 5) when trying to capture a Windows image using DISM in WinPE. This is a common issue that can occur for a few reasons:

1. Insufficient permissions: Make sure you are running the command prompt as an administrator.
2. Drive letter mismatch: In WinPE, drive letters may be assigned differently than in the regular Windows environment. Use the diskpart utility to verify the correct drive letters:

diskpart
list volume

This will show you the correct drive letters to use in your DISM command.

1. Read-only attributes: The target drive or files may have read-only attributes set. Try removing these attributes:

attrib -r D:\*.* /s /d

1. Antivirus interference: If you have antivirus software running, it may be blocking DISM operations. Try temporarily disabling it.
2. File system corruption: Run a chkdsk on the drive to ensure there are no file system issues:

chkdsk D: /f

1. Incorrect WinPE version: Ensure you're using a compatible version of WinPE for the Windows version you're trying to capture.

To resolve this issue, try the following steps:

1. Verify the correct drive letters using diskpart.
2. Run the command prompt as administrator.
3. Remove read-only attributes from the target drive.
4. Ensure there are no file system issues by running chkdsk.
5. Double-check that you're using a compatible WinPE version.

If the issue persists, you may need to try capturing the image from a different environment or use alternative imaging tools like Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) or System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-image-management-command-line-options-s14?view=windows-11

https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/173316-winpe-apply-image-access-denied-error-5-a.html