Verify that the key belongs to the toolkit you are trying to install, right-click the parent folder key on the left sidebar, and select .
If you are trying to install or update Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server, or the .NET Framework SDK, you might encounter a frustrating installation roadblock. The installer halts and displays a prompt stating that , asking you to browse for the missing file.
Navigate to C:\ExtractedSetup to run the main configuration file or point the error browse prompt directly to this folder. Final Thoughts
Once extracted, navigate to the folder, find the toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi , and run it directly. setup cannot locate toolkit documentation-x86-en-us.msi
There are three primary scenarios that trigger this specific error:
Sometimes the installer allows you to manually point to the missing file.
This is the most direct resolution if the original installer is available. Verify that the key belongs to the toolkit
Select the problematic software and choose . The tool will automatically purge the broken MSI string references from your registry. 2. Manually Re-Download and Extract the SDK
Once the full set of files (including the missing .msi) is downloaded, transfer them via USB to the target PC and run the installation locally. Run with Elevated Privileges : Right-click the adksetup.exe file and select "Run as administrator"
A: The component may have been installed as a dependency by SQL Server, Azure Storage Emulator, or even some game development tools (Unity/Unreal Engine). Navigate to C:\ExtractedSetup to run the main configuration
Restoring missing MSI files in Windows cache - Installation guides
"Download the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit for installation on a separate computer"
This error can leave you in a loop: the installer looks for a file that is either missing, renamed, or stored in a location Windows no longer recognizes. Clicking "Browse" manually often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack.