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CopyPE.cmd not working error on Windows 10/11 [EASY FIX]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re seeing the error codeCopyPE.cmd not workingwhen trying to create an image file on yourWindows 10PC, you came to the right place. We’ve got a wide range of complaints about this error message.
Thiserroris caused by the fact that Microsoft decided to remove the PE (Windows Preinstallation Environment) on Windows ADK 10 V1809 (Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit). Because of the fact that these options no longer exist in Windows in a pre-installed format, whenever you’re trying to use these specific services, your processor can’t find them on the hard-drive.
Here’s how one user described the issue onMicrosoft Answersforum:
When I run copype.cmd x64 C:WinPE, I get following message :’copype.cmd’ is not working.I tried to search CopyPE but couldnt find anywhere, Any idea whats going on, Please help !!!
In this article we will explore the best methods to deal and solve this issue once and for all. Please follow the steps described here closely to avoid any issues.
Note:In order to run the ADK application without issues, you will need 15 GB of free space on your C drive. Also, when using the ADK, it is recommended that you disable any antivirus software, or add theWindows 10Kits folder to your antivirus exclusion list.
What to do if copype is not recognized on Windows 10?
1. Download Windows 10 ADK online installer
2. Download Windows 10 PE V1809 online installer file
In this article, we explored a quick fix that was released directly by Microsoft in order to tackle the problem with CopyPE.cmd and the wide number of other issues users had while trying to use theWindowsAssessment and Deployment Kit onWindows 10.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
