Windows ADK PE for Windows 11 22H2 fails to install completely generating the following errors.
#Error 1
Clicking on the Windows PE tab crashes MMC generating the following error:
Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment\x86\WinPE_OCs'.
Google suggests the ADK PE isn't installed.....
#Error 2
It's not possible to update the boot images.
Unable to open the specified WIM file. ---> System.Exception: Unable to open the specified WIM file. ---> System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The system cannot find the path specified.
#Something is definitely wrong and missing
Both errors suggest missing files, with error 1 providing a path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment\
Comparing the latest ADK PE for Windows 11 22H2 to an older installation something is very wrong. The x86 and Arm directories are missing.....
ADK PE for Windows 11 22H2
ADK PE for Windows 10 1809
#Is this a one-off...
The initial problem presented itself whilst upgrading MDT and ADK installed on a 2012 R2 Server. A new instance of 2022 Server and Windows 11 were equally affected. Each instance of ADK PE was from a fresh download.
Microsoft, I've got the contact details of some really good Test Managers.
#The Fix
Not wishing to faff and spend too much time comparing downloads against different versions, it was taking me away from my planned day of Hack the Box. There's the recommended fix, downloading an earlier version on ADK PE, 1809 for Windows 10 should do the trick. Windows 11 is purely cosmetic under the hood it identifies as Windows 10.
Alternatively, copy the missing contents from a working installation, not recommended and it's a bit quick and dirty. It's functional with some minor scripting errors with the MDT deployment wizard.