The script verifies admin privileges by attempting to write to %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts . If insufficient, execution halts with an error: "Run as administrator required for DISM and USB media preparation."
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For environments where third-party patching tools are disallowed by security policy, manual injection is the preferred alternative.