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Unable To Download Pxe Variable File. Exit Code 14 Sccm ((top)) (2025)

The error "Unable to download PXE variable file" with Exit Code 14 (often followed by 0x8004016c) indicates that a network interruption occurred immediately after the boot image loaded. This prevents the client from downloading the environment variables (.dat file) required to start the Task Sequence wizard. Immediate Troubleshooting Steps Verify Network Connectivity (F8 Prompt):

  • Open IIS Manager on the DP.
  • Check the SMS_DP_SMSPKG$ virtual directory.
  • Ensure the IIS_IUSRS group has Read permissions on the C:\RemoteInstall directory.

: Issues with the "Enable PXE responder without Windows Deployment Service" setting on the Distribution Point. Stack Overflow Troubleshooting & Resolution Steps unable to download pxe variable file. exit code 14 sccm

Causes of the Error

  • The error appears even though other clients work fine.
  • Occurs only on certain hardware or after system clock resets.
  • Test with a known-good image and a simple task sequence:

    Causes of Unable to Download PXE Variable File, Exit Code 14 The error "Unable to download PXE variable file"

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