Problem:
If you try to create a WinPE boot disk based on Windows 11 ADK you may get a message that it's not completely installed.
Reason:
The x86 (32-bit) PE files have been removed from the latest version of the ADK. TBWinPE/RE Builder errors due to this because it checks for both the x86 and AMD64 PE files.
Solution:
Until the next update you can work around this by doing one of the following:
Workaround #1:
Uninstall the Windows 11 ADK and install the Windows 10 version 2004 ADK. This download is available lower on the ADK download page. This ADK includes both x86 (32-bit) and AMD64 (64-bit) WinPE files.
Workaround #2:
In the Windows 11 ADK installation, make a copy of the "amd64" folder and rename the copied folder to "x86". This will allow AMD64 (64-bit) TBWinPE builds to be created (x86/32-bit builds are not supported). Assuming the ADK is installed to the default location on 64-bit Windows, the steps would be as follows:
1. Use Windows File Explorer and browse to this folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment
2. Copy the amd64 folder (e.g. right-click on the folder and select Copy).
3. Paste the copy of the folder (e.g. right-click in empty/blank area and select Paste). Since this is a system folder you may be prompted to allow the copy operation.
4. Rename the copied folder (e.g. "amd64 - Copy") to "x86".
5. There should now be both the "amd64" and "x86" folders at the path shown in step 1.
6. Run Builder and create your TBWinPE x64 build.
TBWinPE says Win11 ADK is not installed
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