Windows cannot open the required file D:\Sources\Install.wim error: how to fix it?

Here you will find out:

• what causes the "Windows cannot open the required file D:\Sources\Install.wim" error

• how to fix this error

• how DiskInternals Partition Recovery can help you

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What causes the "Windows cannot open the required file D:\Sources\Install.wim" error?

When installing a new program on your Windows computer, there are certain places that Windows looks at to get certain files required for the installation to run successfully. However, when Windows is unable to access those essential files, you could get the message “Windows cannot open the required file D:\Sources\Install.wim”, and the installation will fail. Fortunately, there are a few ways to get around this error and complete the action you were performing.

How to fix this error

Method 2: Check the file and the disk

As the error message suggests, the computer is detecting an error with a file/disk. Hence, you need to check if the file is corrupt or look closely at the disk to see if there are visible scratches (in the latter case, use a disk cleaning solution to wipe the disk’s face or use alcohol).

In any case, you should attempt to copy the installation files from the disk to the hard drive, then reinstall Windows from the hard drive.

How to restore deleted data or partitions

Truth be told, trying out these troubleshooting steps can lead to data loss. There are also other actions that could lead to data loss. Regardless of what causes the data loss, DiskInternals Partition Recovery can help you to get back all accidentally deleted or formatted files from your hard drive.