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Unable to apply the Windows 10 system image in the Windows PE environment
An error occurred while attempting to apply a Windows 10 system image in Windows PE. The specific symptoms are as follows:
1. Forced selection of Drive W: In UEFI boot mode, the system forces the selection of Drive W as the target, and the correct system drive cannot be manually specified.
2. USB installation error: An error also occurs when booting from a USB drive for installation, preventing the system deployment from completing successfully.
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Use the Diskpart command to clear the partition table on the target disk, then recreate the partitions, and finally manually apply the system image using the DISM tool.
In Windows PE, the drive letters are often assigned automatically, and sometimes the target drive is assigned as W: instead of C:. This can make it difficult to select the correct drive for installation or image application.
