[Dism] The specified package is not applicable to this image

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by LiteOS, Feb 7, 2018.

  1. LiteOS

    LiteOS Windowizer

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    When trying to add package to Windows with dism
    this error appear

    any idea what can done to bypass it or what it means?

    thx
     
  2. mehdibleu

    mehdibleu MDL Expert

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    That would logically mean that you're trying to add package that does not support the archtecture of the image that you are using.
     
  3. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Maybe it's helpful to mention what package you are trying to add to what file?
     
  4. LiteOS

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    no its same arch 64bit

    im trying to add mmc package from server 2016 to core
     
  5. mehdibleu

    mehdibleu MDL Expert

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    i think your problem is that you're trying to add package from non matching editions and i don't know if there is a trick that allows to do that from different windows editions. I myself am not aware of any so i can't help you with this unfortunately, hope someone will bring you additionnal information about this.
     
  6. xinso

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    #6 xinso, Feb 8, 2018
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    Server's WindowsServerBackupSnapin (BLB-UI-Package) is a good example for porting to Client. It needs Server RSAT feature.

    And RSAT depends on Server-Gui-Mgmt-Package

    And Server-Gui-Mgmt-Package depends on Server-Shell-Package

    And Server-Shell-Package depeds on ServerCore-Package

    Phew....

    Same things happen to your case - Porting some complicated Client packages to Server Core.

    To the best of my knowledge, two ways people usually do to conquor it:

    1. Play tricks - registry/mum/cat/sign/register etc.

    For example: Win32Calc.

    2. Expand the Main-package and install the Sub-Package(s).

    For example: The Server Core doesn't eqip with IE and IE UI. But the following Sub-package of IE UI exists:

    InternetExplorer-Package-ua
     
  7. zhanglin

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  8. zhanglin

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    Play tricks - registry/mum/cat/sign/register
    Excuse me, how to use sign?
     
  9. xinso

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  10. zhanglin

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    Server-Gui--RSAT 'Package' and 'RSAT' what is the relationship?
     
  11. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    It was a mistake. Server-Gui--Mgmt is the package of Server RSAT feature.
     
  12. KNARZ

    KNARZ MDL Addicted

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    I also alwayes wanted to do a deep dive into this issue, but as described it can become pretty complicated.
     
  13. LiteOS

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    #13 LiteOS, Feb 9, 2018
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    I just understand that it related to dependency / parent
    if its not, im still not seeing the big picture too
     
  14. abbodi1406

    abbodi1406 MDL KB0000001

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    Walkthrough the .mum files and you would see it
     
  15. zhanglin

    zhanglin MDL Expert

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    Excuse me, '' Packagedetect '' what is the use?
     
  16. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    I have no idea of what it is for.
     
  17. zhanglin

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    The Package was successfully installed ,Deceptive add registry, "mum/cat", Whether they can be deleted?
     
  18. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    Sorry, but I don't understand what you said.
     
  19. zhanglin

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    Play tricks - registry/mum/cat/sign/register etc.

    The Package was successfully installed, Whether they can be deleted?
     
  20. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    What were to be removed? Those tricks?

    If the package was successfully installed, and the corresponding feature was in place when "dism /image:X:\MOUNT /get-features", e.g. WindowsServerBackup, then just leave them alone.