This error typically appears during the "downloading" phase of the installation process. It indicates that the setup program, often adksetup.exe , cannot find a specific MSI file required for the documentation component, prompting a message to "Check your internet connectivity".
Sometimes the error dialog includes a button. If so:
Copy the entire ADK_Offline folder to the target machine and run adksetup.exe from there. 2. Address Permission Roadblocks setup cannot locate toolkit documentationx86enusmsi new
Delete the temporary folders created by the Windows Kits installer (look for directories with names starting with WDK or SDK ).
It’s a scenario no developer or IT administrator wants to face. You’re ready to set up the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), the Windows Driver Kit (WDK), or the Windows SDK for a new project. You download the official installer, run it with high hopes, and then everything grinds to a halt with a cryptic error message: . The installation process freezes, fails, and leaves you no clear path forward. This error typically appears during the "downloading" phase
Some users have reported success by deleting a specific configuration file that can cause the installer to become stuck in a loop.
The fundamental cause of this error is a where the main wrapper ( adksetup.exe ) cannot fetch or locate the mandatory sub-component MSI file ( toolkit documentation-x86_en-us.msi ). Root Causes of the Error If so: Copy the entire ADK_Offline folder to
file. If it's missing, you must re-run the setup and ensure "Toolkit Documentation" is checked in the feature list. Use the Command Line for Offline Installs
Temporarily pause your third-party antivirus protection or Windows Defender real-time monitoring.