Iso, esd or wim?

dencal · 15 Mar 2016

NavyLCDR said:

Many people have reported that DISM will not use the .ESD file contained in the Media Creation Tool ISO file and had to download the ISO from Tech Bench containing the .WIM file, so I always suggest just going to Tech Bench first.

Microsoft support also recommend deleting any existing CBS log files when repairing missing source files.

OldMike65 · 15 Mar 2016

dencal said:

M$ support also recommend deleting any existing CBS log files when repairing missing source files.

Yes because Windows will create a new one when you run your install.wim for repairs
should be in C:\windows\logs folder

Kyhi · 15 Mar 2016

And Image-Health does all of the suggested above..
finds the source Install.*** > supports the use of .esd or .wim
clears the log..
runs the proper dism commands..

All you have to do > is select the option to run...

But, the techbench ISO with an Install.wim - is the preferred source................

dencal · 15 Mar 2016

I really only needed the answer to 2 questions...see opening post having already used an ESD.install a couple of times prior due to missing Source files, and had already posted the solution on this to other members, with the same problem, also on other forums.
Nevertheless it is to be commended the offers of comprehensive advice willingly given, and goes to show what a brilliant forum this is.
My thanks to all who responded.

OldMike65 · 15 Mar 2016

dencal said:

I really only needed the answer to 2 questions...see opening post having already used an ESD.install a couple of times prior due to missing Source files, and had already posted the solution on this to other members, with the same problem, also on other forums.
Nevertheless it is to be commended the offers of comprehensive advice willingly given, and goes to show what a brilliant forum this is.
My thanks to all who responded.

Hey dencal no problem, glad we could help. Take Care, Mike :)

maranna · 15 Jun 2019

I used the MCT to clean install 1903. Is it .Wim or .ESD? I see where Tech Bench is .WIM so I guess the MCT is .ESD?
I ask for the sake of using DISM commands in the future.
Thank you

zbook · 15 Jun 2019

The windows 10 iso available on the Microsoft website have been esd.

Most other free iso websites have been win.

This has been the typical methods for making iso available.

Administrative command prompt:

dism /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:P:\sources\install.esd
(change the letter P to the applicable drive)
This reads the install.esd and lists info about all the editions it contains.

maranna · 15 Jun 2019

Where can I find a download site so I can use .WIM?

NavyLCDR · 15 Jun 2019

maranna said:

Where can I find a download site so I can use .WIM?

Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool

Generates genuine links to downloads from Microsoft servers. Those ISO files will contain .wim files.

Bree · 15 Jun 2019

maranna said:

Where can I find a download site so I can use .WIM?

The MCT makes an ISO with an .esd. You can get an ISO with a .wim direct from the same Microsoft page you got the MCT by using Option Three in this tutorial.

Download Windows 10 ISO File

Currently both 1809 and 1903 ISOs are available.