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authordunix2000 <[email protected]>2026-06-25 16:22:16 -0700
committerdunix2000 <[email protected]>2026-06-25 16:22:16 -0700
commit3df41b0d98b8a057c12670fe447f9ad64e99bd22 (patch)
tree052376b22086ac58412ad48b2fa725e7e75e9647
parent5602082b35d0dd1e28b7c312778d65f9d7738fe3 (diff)
- Added resolution if "bootsect.exe" fails due to Windows Security block.
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+++ b/.github/crashdetect/CrashDetectSetupGuide.md
@@ -242,6 +242,17 @@ Install WinPE Add-on: **Important:** Install **ADK first**, then WinPE add-on
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## Troubleshooting
+### ERROR: Script "Makewinpemedia.cmd" failed to make WinPE USB bootable!
+- If your Host Controller is connected to a secured IT network, the actions in this script may have been blocked.
+- Check to see if **"bootsect.exe"** was blocked by Windows Security.
+```txt
+ - Run "Windows Security"
+ - Select "Virus & threat protection"
+ - Click link "Manage ransomware protection" at the bottom
+ - Click link "Allow an app through Controlled folder access"
+ - Click button "Add an allowed app" button, then select option "Recently blocked apps"
+ - Scroll down and look for the "bootsect.exe" app to add to allow list
+```
### USB won't boot
- Check BIOS boot order
- Disable Secure Boot