Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Windows 10 Setup has been failed to initialize the working directory

Issue 1: Progress of Windows 10 download doesn't progress from 0% or stuck at some percent
Resolution: Make sure to free 5GB of space in the C: drive(windows drive) and start again with Media Creation Tool

Issue 2: Encounter the error "Setup has been failed to initialize the working directory" while installing the Windows 10
Resolution: Move/Copy $Windows.~WS directory from C: drive(Windows drive) to an empty USB stick(Pen drive) and run setupprep.exe from the folder "$Windows.~WS\Sources\Windows\sources" from Pendrive

Notes:
- The resolutions are applicable to both Laptops and Touchpads/ Tablets
- Do not re-run the Media Creation Tool, if it has already passed the downloading step. It will erase previously downloaded bits and download again. Downloaded bits/ installers can be found in the folder $Windows.~WS

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