During PXE boot, encouter Windows Deployment service error code 0xc0000704

Question

During PXE boot, encouter Windows Deployment service error code 0xc0000704

Cannot fine anything on the forums or website regarding this specific error.

When I boot PXE on a vm, I can get the Windows deployment kit lay out, but when I boot from an HP Laptop on the netwerk, I receive this error after the PXE boot

Answer 1

Windows Deployment Services encountered an error:

Error Code: 0xc0000704

resolved After replace wdsmgfw.efi

c:\RemoteInstall\Boot\x64\wdsmgfw.efi

or

D:\RemoteInstall\Boot\x64\wdsmgfw.efi

The “wdsmgfw.efi” file is not typically available as a direct standalone download from official sources. Instead, it is extracted and updated from official Windows installation media or Windows ISO files, particularly the latest Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise ISO or other recent Windows builds.

To get the updated “wdsmgfw.efi” file:

Download the latest Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise ISO from an official Microsoft source.

Mount the ISO and browse to the “sources” folder.

Extract the “boot.wim” image and mount it using Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool.

Within the mounted image, navigate to the directory containing the updated “wdsmgfw.efi” (usually something like Windows\Boot\PXE_EX or similar).

Copy the “wdsmgfw.efi” file to your WDS RemoteInstall boot folder, replacing the older version.

This method ensures you get the official latest signed and updated “wdsmgfw.efi” for use in your Windows Deployment Services environment.

Answer 2

Hello YD，

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

The error code 0xc0000704 typically indicates an issue with the WDS configuration or network setup. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

1. Verify that the network settings on your HP laptop are correct and that it can communicate with the WDS server.
2. Check the WDS server logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more details about the issue.
3. you have redundant routers or IP helpers configured, ensure that they are not causing duplicate PXE requests, which can lead to errors.
4. Try to Restart WDS Services:

net stop wdsserver

net start wdsserver

5. Ensure that the firewall on the WDS server is not blocking the necessary ports for PXE boot.

References:

PXE boot causes WDS to crash - Configuration Manager

Advanced troubleshooting for PXE boot issues - Configuration Manager

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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