Hi, I get a nasty error when installing from a genuine W10 ISO file.
According to the article below, no product key is needed (and I followed the instructions as therein exactly):
https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/
However, I get this, and get stuck in a loop, so cannot install at all.
Windows could not parse or process the unattend answer file for pass [specialize]...
I have researched this, and find the 'fix' very challenging, as they generally are talking about Windows registry changes...not something I take lightly.
Is there a simpler solution please? Thank you
Here is one example: (https://blog.vmpros.nl/2015/05/13/v...the-unattend-answer-file-for-pass-specialize/ )
Cause
This issue can have multiple causes. Some common causes include, but are not limited to:
This resolution is based on the source of the error, to troubleshoot this issue, review the Microsoft Setup log setupact.log file.
Note: The Microsoft Setup log file is located at c:\Windows\Panther\unattendGC\setupact.log.
To view the log file from a computer currently displaying the error, press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt and run this command: notepad c:\windows\panther\unattendGC\setupact.log
According to the article below, no product key is needed (and I followed the instructions as therein exactly):
https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/
However, I get this, and get stuck in a loop, so cannot install at all.
Windows could not parse or process the unattend answer file for pass [specialize]...
I have researched this, and find the 'fix' very challenging, as they generally are talking about Windows registry changes...not something I take lightly.
Is there a simpler solution please? Thank you
Here is one example: (https://blog.vmpros.nl/2015/05/13/v...the-unattend-answer-file-for-pass-specialize/ )
Cause
This issue can have multiple causes. Some common causes include, but are not limited to:
- Bad Product Key
- Invalid Device Drivers
- Invalid Computer Names
- Issue with the Admin Account being used
- An installed application breaks the unattended install process
This resolution is based on the source of the error, to troubleshoot this issue, review the Microsoft Setup log setupact.log file.
Note: The Microsoft Setup log file is located at c:\Windows\Panther\unattendGC\setupact.log.
To view the log file from a computer currently displaying the error, press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt and run this command: notepad c:\windows\panther\unattendGC\setupact.log