This cmdlet reports whether the specified ISO or VHD file is currently attached.
This cmdlet requires either the full image path of the ISO or VHD file, or the device path. The Get-DiskImage cmdlet gets the objects associated with one or more disk images (virtual hard disk or ISO). What's going on: Windows SIM can't create x86 or ARM catalog files from a 64-bit Windows installation.Gets one or more disk image objects (virtual hard disk or ISO). For a list of supported architecture types, see link below."įix: Use an x86 version installation of Windows to create catalog files for x86 or ARM-based. This 64-bit version of Windows SIM can only create catalogs for 64-bit Windows images. wim file that's in a location that the system can't write to, like a DVD or secured network share. What's going on: This message appears when you're creating a catalog file from a. wim file to a simple writable file location, like C:\Images, then try again. What's going on: This message usually shows up the first time you open a.
After you've created the catalog file, this message will no longer appear. Do you want to create a catalog file?"įix: Click Yes to create a catalog file. You must have a valid catalog file to continue. "The catalog file for Windows Image (image name) cannot be opened for the following reason:Ĭannot find the catalog file associated with the Windows image (image name) However, only administrators can open Windows image files.
Because the contents of a Windows image can change over time, you must re-create the catalog file whenever you update a Windows image.īecause only administrators can open Windows images, you must have administrator permissions on the system to create a catalog file. When Windows SIM creates a catalog file, it queries the Windows image for a list of all the settings and state of each setting in that image.
clg) are only used by Windows SIM and is not used by other deployment tools, nor is it required to install Windows. Catalog FilesĪ catalog file is a binary file that only includes the settings and packages in a Windows image.
See OEM deployment of Windows 10 for desktop editions for steps to make and deploy Windows images. Install.wim is located in the Sources folder of your Windows Installation Media download.