Scripted OS Install Error Windows Could Not Parse or Process Unattend Answer File The Specified File Does Not Exist

Products

• Deployment Solution

Issue/Introduction

When trying to kick off a scripted OS install against an endpoint, you immediately encounter an error stating Windows Could Not Parse or Process Unattend Answer File The Specified File Does Not Exist

Environment

Release: 8.7.1

Cause

Unsupported WinPE Version

Resolution

The root cause of this issue was the use of an unsupported WinPE version.  

You can refer to the following article for supported versions:  Winpe versions or Supported Windows Preboot Environments