Hi Ian,
Thanks Lancelot ... solved the problem by extracting the WIM files.
For reference:
FAQ
http://theoven.org/index.php?topic=834Q: My Build Fails (or BSOD or any other trouble) - What to do ?
Step 4
4) SE users:
Use
Utils\"Extract Wim Folders"
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showed some additional steps.
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I added current topic too as an example.
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say its because the windows install is an OEM from Dell - is this correct ?
Maybe !
any "unofficial source" for SE or Gena can cause trouble.
For reference:
FAQ
http://theoven.org/index.php?topic=834Q: My Build Fails (or BSOD or any other trouble) - What to do ?
Step 1
1) Be sure about your source
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ps: "OEM from Dell" named troubles were more famous to build Gena in very (verrrrry) past.
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I've a nice bootable stick which I have used to fix the non- booting laptop
nice one
Well, I am glad you easily figure out a solution to your build troubles,
and get "Win7PE SE" save the day.
See You around