building under windows 8

Hi Chris

Just been updating my files to the latest versions 26/10/12

This is the first time I have run a build since upgrading to Windows 8 on my main computer and I notice that the build now fails - any solution to get it working under Windows 8? or do I need to find a older computer and install windows 7 on it to build?

The error is with the images.script - when it tries to detect WIM info during build or when you click save / get wim info in that script

I get an error saying "Wim file information missing. A problem occurred to Get Image Information with WimUtil . -- Tips: 1) Try using official MS sources (Check 'List of Official Windows 7 ISO' button at main screen) Exiting..."

Thanks

Hi wingers, Welcome.

Can you share the log after having activated "create support log" in Main Config to see WimUtil.log (FYI in %temp% folder)
I have not tested wiminfo with Win8 HostOS, not much time now to install Win8 but I will tested.

To continue, you can use "Extract Wim Folders" in Utils folder and press the button Goooooo (it Makes Extract Wim Folder Settings on images configuration script).

Hi ChrisR

I have got it working for now by changing WIM tools from Auto to ImageX on the Images Configuration page (images.script)

But when I get a moment I will certainly get the log for you

Good 
When you have some time, good to know the problem with wimutil on win8, perhaps with the log.

Regards,
Chris

enabled "create support log" and ran it again - crashed with same error as expected, but in %temp% folder no wimutil.log is created?

Have attached the main winbuilder log in case it is of any use to you

The log does not serve here, can you do a test with wimutil alone (launche it directly without parameter for usage).
no rush, it works with imagex 

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Get Image Information

WimUtil.exe /Info image_file out_file [/FLAGS]

Returns the stored XML descriptions for the specified WIM or image.
   image_file - The path of the WIM file to be queried for XML information.
   out_file - The path to a file to save the information to. If the file does not
              exist it will be created.

Accepted FLAGS:
   /ini - Save the XML data in INI format.
   /hide - Don't show progress

ex: wimutil.exe /info "D:\winbuilder\7 source files\sources\install.wim" "D:\winbuilder\Temp\Win7PESE\WimInfo\WimInfoInstall.ini" /ini (following your log)

I must leave you tonight, I would look when I get more time.

tried that but it appears to do nothing - so not sure what I should be looking for?

no hurry - as you say it works for now - but if you do want me to do testing for you at some point then just drop me a PM

WimUtil.exe is crashing under windows 8 x64.

Well someone forgot to update his mpress tool 

 

WimUtil.exe is crashing under windows 8 x64.

Well someone forgot to update his mpress tool 

 

???? mpress ???? perhaps a helpful reply as to what I have missed, rather than sarcasm would help

@wingers

Was not directed to you. WimUtil was compiled with an old version of mpress execompressor and needs to be recompiled.

You could as a temporary solution, copy the wimutil.exe from the x86 folder into the x64 overwriting the troublesome one .

 

@wingers

Was not directed to you. WimUtil was compiled with an old version of mpress execompressor and needs to be recompiled.

You could as a temporary solution, copy the wimutil.exe from the x86 folder into the x64 overwriting the troublesome one .

 

hehe, why didn't you write this way at first place 

maybe a post to " WimUtil - Reborn! Now with 20% more fiber." http://theoven.org/index.php?topic=101.0 can help more speed up.

See you

hehe, why didn't you write this way at first place 

Ahh, font rendering on w8 annoys me, so I don't write too much. Also it's still my mission to confuse people for fun 

Hi ChrisR !
Look for the Chinese finalized WinBuilder Win8PE:
http://bbs.wuyou.com/viewthread.php?tid=256062&extra=page%3D1
Refinement:
http://www.mediafire.com/?4ejvi7c663hs12o

Interresting 

I downloaded version 2012-11-01 but I have not looked further.
I remain stumped on Windows 8.