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Open a Distribution Share
Published: October 22, 2009
Updated: October 22, 2009
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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| This content applies to Windows 7. For Windows 8 content, see Windows Deployment with the Windows ADK. |
A distribution share is an optional storage folder for device drivers, applications, and packages issued by Microsoft, such as hotfixes and installation customization files. Windows® System Image Manager (Windows SIM) requires a specific subfolder structure to open a distribution-share folder.
If you create a distribution-share folder by using Windows SIM, the correct distribution-share folder structure is created for you. For more information, see Create a Distribution Share.
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| Windows SIM can open only distribution shares that include at least one of the four specific subfolders: $OEM$ Folders; Out-of-Box Drivers; Packages; and LangPacks. |
To open a distribution share
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Click the top node of the currently open distribution share.
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Right-click and then select Select Distribution Share.
The SelectaDistribution Share dialog box opens. -
Browse to the distribution share you want to open. The distribution share can be opened only if the following folder structure exists:
$OEM$ Folders
Packages
Out-of-Box Drivers
LangPacks -
Select the distribution share to open, and then click OK.
The distribution share opens in the Distribution Share pane.
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