Using wimlib add WinRE.wim to install.wim
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Re: Using wimlib add WinRE.wim to install.wim
I'll try to reproduce the problem using that ISO when I have a chance. Thanks.
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By the way, download as soon as possible. This download link seems to be time-sensitive.synchronicity wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:56 am I'll try to reproduce the problem using that ISO when I have a chance. Thanks.
You can also be found directly here. Hope to get good news soon.
https://os.click/en/Windows:Windows_8:N ... ion:en:x64
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About "wimlib-imagex split" command. I tested a total of 33 versions from v1.4.1 to v1.14.1. All with the same error, Software license terms not found. My SSD is going to die.
The install.wim made with wimlib v1.8.0 is fine. But when splitting the image, not only wimlib, but even the wim created by "DISM /split-image" command will have "Software license terms not found" error. This shows that v1.8.0 also has some problems.
The install.wim made with wimlib v1.8.0 is fine. But when splitting the image, not only wimlib, but even the wim created by "DISM /split-image" command will have "Software license terms not found" error. This shows that v1.8.0 also has some problems.
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Re: Using wimlib add WinRE.wim to install.wim
So it sounds like the Windows 8 installer doesn't work with a split WIM. That is a separate problem that I can't do anything about.
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Indeed, the Windows 8.0 install.wim image is really weird.synchronicity wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 6:09 pm So it sounds like the Windows 8 installer doesn't work with a split WIM. That is a separate problem that I can't do anything about.
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Re: Using wimlib add WinRE.wim to install.wim
Hi, I've figured out what the problem is. I need to do some more testing and I'll probably post a new BETA tomorrow.
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Wow, that's awesome. Looking forward to the beta version.synchronicity wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:47 am Hi, I've figured out what the problem is. I need to do some more testing and I'll probably post a new BETA tomorrow.
So, what exactly is the problem? I'm curious.
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Re: Using wimlib add WinRE.wim to install.wim
wimlib was writing directory junctions (such as "\Documents and Settings" => "\Users") differently from DISM, and that caused the problem here. If you want the full details, see the fix commit https://wimlib.net/git/?p=wimlib;a=comm ... b83e405557.
Please try wimlib v1.14.2-BETA2 which has the fix. You can get it from https://wimlib.net/downloads/index.html
Please try wimlib v1.14.2-BETA2 which has the fix. You can get it from https://wimlib.net/downloads/index.html
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Thanks. I have tested. This problem no longer occurs.synchronicity wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 10:50 pm wimlib was writing directory junctions (such as "\Documents and Settings" => "\Users") differently from DISM, and that caused the problem here. If you want the full details, see the fix commit https://wimlib.net/git/?p=wimlib;a=comm ... b83e405557.
Please try wimlib v1.14.2-BETA2 which has the fix. You can get it from https://wimlib.net/downloads/index.html
About split WIM. As mentioned above even DISM splits have issues. Use 7-zip to open the original install.wim, there will be a warning "Some files have incorrect reference count". I used the "wimlib-imagex export" command, and added --rebuild and --check parameters. The exported install.wim problem was solved. So far, the problem of Windows 8 install.wim is almost over. Thank you so much.
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Re: Using wimlib add WinRE.wim to install.wim
About the wimlib-imagex split. I will send you two attachments.synchronicity wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 10:50 pm wimlib was writing directory junctions (such as "\Documents and Settings" => "\Users") differently from DISM, and that caused the problem here. If you want the full details, see the fix commit https://wimlib.net/git/?p=wimlib;a=comm ... b83e405557.
Please try wimlib v1.14.2-BETA2 which has the fix. You can get it from https://wimlib.net/downloads/index.html
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XtAsCU ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QAyGUB ... drive_link
Attachments provide two WIM files: install.wim install_ESD.wim. I will explain them:
Convert install.wim to install.esd
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wimlib-imagex export install.wim all install.esd --check --solid
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wimlib-imagex export install.esd all install_ESD.wim --check --compress=lzx:20
Under normal circumstances, the two files should be the same size. Because install.wim is through lzx:20 rebuild.
That's not the point.
I use the following command for install.wim and install_ESD.wim split
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wimlib-imagex split install.wim install.swm 4095
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wimlib-imagex split install_ESD.wim install.swm 4095
File size and hash
Name: install.wim
Size: 5729751313 Bytes (5464 MiB)
SHA256: 8bcd319e091403db39f25fd0354566200734b85e7ff5e4ec6b994cf65eb4e5c1
Name: install_ESD.wim
Size: 5808778240 Bytes (5539 MiB)
SHA256: ffc386d08684820cb2268c44e6c133807957b4e634257dc9c8f9bbf7799993e1
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In fact, there is no need to download so large attachments. 32-bit Windows 8 install.wim also has this problem. Smaller size, easy to download. Their problems should be similar. The download link is as follows:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nitXan ... sp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3IQW6 ... sp=sharing
File size and hash
Name: install.wim
Size: 1875124717 Bytes (1788 MiB)
SHA256: ba3df9dcbb7b2a478ac4a8982fa2ab62d17f278a93273afc1b7d0d46a656cf83
Name: install_ESD.wim
Size: 1896256100 Bytes (1808 MiB)
SHA256: c5bbbe5351ce6334942ddc6c7932aacd7643e32d825d1d79996044ceff1707bd