: If you downloaded a web installer, the temporary file may have been deleted or corrupted. Re-download the package. Missing Prerequisites : Sometimes this file is part of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server
1. Run the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter
This checks for and repairs corrupted Windows system files. The scan may take some time to complete.
: The installer needs full access to the Windows Temp folder to cache MSI files. You can manually grant "Full Control" to "Everyone" for the C:\Windows\Temp folder temporarily to see if it bypasses the "cannot locate" error. Advanced Troubleshooting setup cannot locate toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi
Open the search bar, type cmd , right-click , and select Run as Administrator .
Search for the toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi inside the extracted folder.
If you have already downloaded the ADK files, you can try to install the specific missing piece manually. : If you downloaded a web installer, the
Select all files inside this folder () and delete them. (Skip any files currently in use by the system). Disable your third-party antivirus software temporarily.
The installer may fail if it doesn't have permission to write to or read from the download directory.
Choose or Advanced Options instead of "Typical" or "Default." You can manually grant "Full Control" to "Everyone"
If you manage multiple development machines, build an offline network layout installer. This keeps all .msi component files locally accessible to your machines at all times.
If you are extracting an ISO or ZIP file, use a reliable tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR instead of the built-in Windows extractor, which can sometimes drop files during extraction. Method 3: Manually Point Setup to the MSI File
If the documentation toolkit is no longer needed (e.g., you use online docs only), you can force Windows to stop looking for it by editing the registry.