Unable to replicate the image, image is available in the Admin$/hidden share repository

Problem

You may see the following error message while replicating an image from a local office to a remote office:

Error: “Unable to replicate the image. The image is available in the Admin$/hidden share repository.”

Cause

This error occurs when the image repository is configured using an Admin$ or another hidden share. Repositories hosted on hidden shares cannot be accessed via HTTP, which is required for image replication. Therefore, replication fails when the image is stored in such locations.

Resolution

To fix this issue, follow these steps:

1. Copy the image file to a new network share that does not use the Admin$ or any hidden share. Configure this new share as an Image Repository in the local office.
2. In the product console, go to the Image Details page under the Create tab and select the image that failed to replicate.
3. Click the Edit (pencil) icon next to the image repository name, and update the repository path to the new network share.
   
   
4. Retry the image replication from the local office to the remote office.

If the problem persists after completing these steps, contact osdeployer-support@manageengine.com for further assistance.