Tag: WDSUTIL

WDS server unable to start with Error Information 0xFFFFFDF0

13/03/202417/11/2025

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to fix “‘WDS server unable to start with Error Information 0xFFFFFDF0”. The error code 0xFFFFFDF0 serves as a key piece of information when troubleshooting. Identifying the specific error code is essential in understanding and resolving issues. Further investigation and analysis are recommended to unveil the underlying cause…

Windows Server

An error occurred while trying to start the Windows deployment services error 0x906

28/01/202108/09/2024

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An error occurred while trying to start the Windows deployment services error 0x906

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a Microsoft tool for deploying Windows Operating System (OS) over the network. In Windows Server 2003 it was referred to as Remote Installation Services (RIS). In this article, we shall discuss the steps to fix “An error occurred while trying to start the Windows deployment services error 0x906”. Please see the differences…

Windows Server

No valid offer received: WDS PXE-E16 error when booting clients

25/08/202004/10/2023

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No valid offer received: WDS PXE-E16 error when booting clients

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is the revised version of Remote Installation Services (RIS). WDS enables the deployment of new clients with a network-based installation without requiring that administrators visit each computer or install directly from CD or DVD media. For how to set up and install WDS role, and how to configure Windows Deployment Services…

Windows Server

How to create a Windows Server reference image using WDS

07/06/202012/09/2023

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Creating a reference image is important because that image serves as the foundation for the devices in your organization. This image will serve as the core operating system you need in your network environment. The image requires all the needed software for your Windows Servers to be installed. So before capturing the Windows Server image,…

Windows Server

ADK|WinPE|MDT: Deploy Windows with WDS

31/05/202009/12/2025

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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a unified collection of tools, processes, and guidance for automating desktop and server deployment. And this in turn reduces deployment time and standardizes desktop and server image deployment. In this article, you will learn how to install “ADK|WinPE|MDT: Deploy Windows with WDS”. Please see how to migrate WDS and MDT…

Windows Server

Windows Deployment Services: WDSUTIL CommandLine Options on Windows Server 2019

28/05/202018/09/2023

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Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a really interesting tool from Microsoft for network-based installation (deployment) of Windows operating systems. In windows server 2003 it was called Remote Installation Services (RIS). The purpose of WDS is to remotely deploy the Windows operating systems. See how to setup the WDS role. WDS also allows you to deploy the operating…

Windows Server

How to create a capture image on Windows Deployment Services

27/05/202008/09/2024

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How to create a capture image on Windows Deployment Services

A capture Image is required for an environment where you are deploying similar Operating Systems that contain the same basic applications. The image is used to create a capture image. For the differences between Capture image, Discover image, Install and Boot images (Windows PE). In this article, you will learn about How to create a…

Windows Server

How to remove WDS role via the GUI and PowerShell

27/05/202025/09/2024

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How to remove WDS role via the GUI and PowerShell

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a really interesting tool from Microsoft for network-based installation (deployment) of Windows operating systems. In windows server 2003 it was called as Remote Installation Services (RIS). In this article, we shll discuss How to remove WDS role via the GUI and PowerShell. The purpose of WDS is to remotely deploy the windows…

Windows Server

Fix No bootable media found system halted: Unable to PXE boot

27/05/202023/11/2025

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Fix No bootable media found system halted: Unable to PXE boot

Oracle VM VirtualBox is a free and open-source hosted hypervisor for x86 virtualization, developed by Oracle Corporation. It was created by Innotek and was acquired by Sun Microsystems in 2008, which was in turn acquired by Oracle in 2010. In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “No bootable media found system halted: Unable…

Virtualization

Add boot and install images to WDS and configure Multicast transmission via the GUI and WDSUTIL

26/05/202001/09/2025

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In this guide, we will show you the steps to add boot and install images to WDS and configure Multicast transmission via the GUI and WDSUTIL. Windows Deployment System (WDS) is a service role that allows you to deploy the Windows operating system to a PXE-enabled client. See the following guide on how to set…

Windows Server