Windows cannot find microsoft software license terms in windows 10

Eliyas Hajamydeen 6 Reputation points
2022-02-07T19:31:29.343+00:00

Customized install.wim captured using dism from reference machine . Replace custom install.wim with source/install.wim (default). Created ISO and make it bootable. while install windows in any desktop or laptop giving error "Windows cannot find Microsoft software license terms , Make sure installation source are valid and restarted the installation.

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
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  1. Limitless Technology 39,641 Reputation points
    2022-02-08T13:12:09.97+00:00

    Hi there,

    This error means that the system fails to validate the installation sources and requires you to restart the installation. It's possible the media might be corrupted in which case you can try downloading from another location to avoid the same copy ISP has cached on their systems.

    This can also be due to the problem in your ei.cfg file. To fix the problem, create a new ei.cfg file with the following values:
    -[Channel]
    -OEM
    Now open the installation media and navigate to the sources folder. Paste the ei.cfg file to it. If asked to replace a ei.cfg file, be sure to choose Yes.

    Here is a thread as well that discusses the same issue and you can try out some troubleshooting steps from this and see if that helps you to sort the Issue.

    Windows Cannot find Microsoft software license terms - During Server 2016 install
    https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-for-it-pro/windows-cannot-find-microsoft-software-license-terms-during/m-p/164024


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