Locate Toolkit Documentation-x86-en-us.msi [upd] - Setup Cannot

The error message "setup cannot locate toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi" typically occurs during the installation of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) or the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). This specific file contains the logic and data required to install the toolkit's documentation components. Common Causes for the Error

Why Does This Happen?

1. Disk Cleanup Gone Wrong: You ran a tool like CCleaner or Windows Disk Cleanup, which deleted "orphaned" installer files.
2. Manual Deletion: You manually deleted folders in C:\Windows\Installer to save space.
3. Corrupted Cache: A previous uninstallation left broken registry entries.
4. Incomplete Upgrade: You installed a newer version of a toolkit without properly removing the old one.

This error usually rears its head when:

If this happens during a SQL Server setup, it is often because the Documentation feature was selected but the media only contains the engine. Try de-selecting "Documentation" or "Books Online" during the feature selection screen to bypass the requirement. setup cannot locate toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi

Method 8: Use Command Line to Force Uninstall the Component

You can uninstall only the documentation component using msiexec commands. This requires the product code (GUID) of the documentation MSI. Disk Cleanup Gone Wrong: You ran a tool