Article ID: 929835 - Last Review: March 17, 2007 - Revision: 1.2

An error occurs when you use Windows PE 2.0 together with an unattended XML file to install Windows Vista from a network share

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SYMPTOMS

You try to use Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) 2.0 together with an unattended XML file to install Windows Vista from a network share. However, Setup does not finish. Additionally, you receive the following error message:
Windows cannot access the installation sources. Verify that the installation sources are accessible and restart the installation
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CAUSE

This problem occurs if the unattended XML file contains the following tag:
<EnableNetwork>true</EnableNetwork>
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, remove this tag from the unattended XML file. Then, use Windows PE 2.0 together with the unattended XML file to install Windows Vista.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Starter
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
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