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    After previously deleting my Windows 10 partition, I attempted to redownload it with Bootcamp and found myself in a loop of a message reading "Windows cannot locate the disc and partition specified in the unattend answer file's <ImageInstall> setting. Make sure the setting references a valid partition and restart the installation."I have already attempted some of the simpler solutions, yet I assume I will need to code somehow, which I'm not particularly proficient with.I'm running a Ventura 13.1 MacOS.

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    Joann Matias, Feb 1, 2023
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  2. Windows cannot locate the disc and partition specified...

    After previously deleting my Windows 10 partition, I attempted to redownload it with Bootcamp and found myself in a loop of a message reading "Windows cannot locate the disc and partition specified in the unattend answer file's <ImageInstall> setting. Make sure the setting references a valid partition and restart the installation."

    I have already attempted some of the simpler solutions, yet I assume I will need to code somehow, which I'm not particularly proficient with.

    I'm running a Ventura 13.1 MacOS.
     
    Joann Matias, Feb 2, 2023
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  3. Windows cannot locate the disc and partition specified...

    Hi, I’m Nicole, I’ll be happy to help you out today.

    This error message occurs when the unattended answer file (unattend.xml) used by the Windows installation process is unable to locate the specified disk and partition.

    To resolve this issue, try the following steps:

    1. Open Disk Utility and make sure that the Windows partition is formatted as NTFS.

    2. Connect to the Internet and boot into MacOS.

    3. Launch Boot Camp Assistant, select "Create a Windows install disk" and follow the prompts to create a new Windows installation media.

    4. Boot into the Windows installation media and start the installation process.

    When prompted, select the appropriate disk and partition for the Windows installation and proceed with the installation.

    If the issue will persist, take time to check this video reference.



    Let me know the update on this issue.

    Regards.

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    Nicole Aljecera, Feb 2, 2023
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    Windows cannot locate the disc and partition specified...

    I can't complete step one, given that there is no Windows/Bootcamp partition until after I attempt downloading the Windows ISO file and it boots me out.

    From there, the only option Boot Camp Assistant gives it to delete it and retry the download, which automatically deletes the Bootcamp partition.

    Should I instead manually create one?
     
    Joann Matias, Feb 2, 2023
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