If you are performing an offline installation, the error indicates that the Installers subfolder is missing the specific toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi package.
If the error persists, temporarily disable your antivirus or web filter (e.g., Sophos, Windows Defender) during the installation process to ensure it isn't blocking the download of the .msi files.
Ensure the installer has full access to the system by right-clicking adksetup.exe and selecting . 2. Create a Full Offline Layout setup cannot locate toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi
Lack of local administrator rights or specific domain policies (like "Back up files and directories") can prevent the installer from creating the necessary temporary folders for these components. Step-by-Step Solutions 1. Run with Administrative Privileges
The error message typically occurs during the installation of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) or the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) . This specific file contains the logic and data required to install the toolkit's documentation components. Common Causes for the Error If you are performing an offline installation, the
Security software can mistakenly flag the download or execution of these background installers as suspicious activity, causing the setup to halt.
A partial or corrupted download of the primary adksetup.exe can lead to hash mismatches, preventing it from verifying or finding its sub-installers. causing the setup to halt.
Run the following command: adksetup /quiet /layout C:\ADKoffline