How to Create an Unattended Installation of Windows 10

[@Britec09]

Not sure who request it, but here is one way to do it. Smash the LIKE Button.

[@khalidkhan-ld4gg]

Haha

[@spiroskalamaras1814]

Thanks again lad

[@shubhamkushwaha7854]

link for answerkey site ??

[@arhanmathur2179]

I wanted it

[@TheKetsa]

You already had a video about this.

[@craigells4151]

Thank you for this, it saved me a lot of time. I followed your steps and just put it on a USB with Rufus and just had to plug and play for a whole lab install, made it super easy.

[@tuxpowerpc]

One of your best tutorial videos yet Brian. Thank you!

[@Britec09]

Wow, thanks!

[@Richie016]

Installing Win10 on the PC without setting up during the installation is greatly useful.

[@Britec09]

thanks

[@welshtony1]

Fair play that is seriously handy, A long set up process but once its set up you can use it time and time again.

[@Britec09]

Once done, no need to mess with it.

[@intgreen]

how are you still a member 🧼

[@welshtony1]

@@intgreen Because to get access to Discord Voice you have to be a member, but that aside why wouldn't I be?

[@adrishbrishna3260]

thnx sir every step is perfect after 2 years

[@kravi3105]

Hi! I followed your step by step tutorial and it was a success! Thank you so much!

[@aaajp3]

Hey Brian, Can you do a vid on how to add/install custom drivers and/or software to the Installation Media and get that to install also. Like someone said - Adding Chrome to the Install for example.? Thanks for all your vids.. John

[@ahmetcan4533]

Unattended installation is my favorite because i am too lazy 🙂, thank you very much

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@alkoohy9761]

Will be trying this before my next build!! Thanks Brian and good job!

[@billbundle6009]

I like the way that the website "Windows Answer File Generator" creates automated configuration files. I also used this site to make configuration batch file for the Windows 10 Feature Configuration, but the website doesn't include all the features that I need to configure. I have been manually using your video "Cannot See Other Computers on Local Network Fix" to set up my network and I'll like to see this website include all the features in a batch file that I need to do that for my new Windows installations.

[@RakibHasan-ct8ck]

Please make a video "how to make windows 10 included a office 2019 pro plus iso"

[@dartfrogdk]

Great video, BUT why dont you include links in the description?

[@bantymech8242]

When a video is uploaded in your channel, my finger automatically moves to the like button and finally I will smash it.

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@RRan-dk7ct]

I"ve Never Used This Before....Very Interesting.....Thanks.

[@Britec09]

Try it

[@tarungupta8120]

Hi, Can we add a third party applications in the windows installer like, VLC, WinRAR, etc.?

[@Jfbegood2yourself]

Nice video. If I copy and paste User name data in the script, will it create multiple users?

[@JustifyJustin]

Thanks for this. Did I perhaps miss it, but where does one set the parameter to choose the version of Win 11 installed? e.g. Home / Enterprise etc?

[@shubham_k]

Not sure how you made it work on workstation pro in UEFI mode. The video is good to install in BIOS mode. But I ran into installation issue in UEFI mode and had a hard time figuring out that the boot file for UEFI mode has to be "efi/Microsoft/boot/efisys_noprompt.bin" . Hope it helps those who get stuck in similar issue.

[@black_kiritokun1539]

Thamks for the vod.! Very helpful.

[@Britec09]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nidzdotnet76]

Great video. Thanks. Saves me a lot of time imaging our pcs

[@GeorgeSheets]

After years of watching most every video you publish, I have become an expert in hunting down the links you mention but do not include in your comments :) What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

[@lazyreviewssupport9811]

Will this answer file work on multi boot USB. There are more than one version of windows 10 on the usb.....

[@123IGRACH]

We should put other unattended files(Services and Power Plan) in the same place?

[@mick8435]

Excellent Guide! Thanks!

[@jamesjpak]

very useful. Thanks Mr. Britec

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@harryburton959]

Very cool subject excellently presented. Brian. Love the content.

[@Britec09]

Much appreciated!

[@CoolDude-vc2fl]

hi, i m still being asked what flavor of windows to choose. I have trimmed the iso and only have win 10 pro but still it prompts to choose a window, thanks.

[@Sirlarrythecat]

is there a way of adding in programmes that I regularly use so those will get installed as well saving me the time of doing those

[@1AtlantaKid]

Hi Brian & Thank you for this video I landed at this video looking on how to specify Partition sizes & script windows 10 installation, do you have some additional info on specifying partition sizes (Res/Sys/Primary) ? The reason is that I was installing windows 10 on a HP Desktop (240GB SSD) and it was creating the Reserved & Recovery partitions too small (100M, 500M) for windows backup/restore to run and be able to save its shadow copy, trying to install first and move/resize these 3 partitions with MiniTool Partition software rendered the system unbootable and none repairable with windows repair/boot disk. So I figured if I can feed a script to install and specify my own partition sizes, I can bypass the issue, so do you have some solution for that please? PS -- I fixed my issues by adding an addition 4th partition of 4GB on my SSD post installation. -- Thank you

[@duoduoo6732]

will this work for uefi or bios mode? how to make it work in both? difference only in partitions? what if disk in gpt or not gpt type?

[@idocare6538]

You know, you're alright. Thank you.

[@Jon-bt3cu]

Great video! One question regarding the .mds file that ImgBurn created. Will this get copied to my USB thumb drive or can I delete it?

[@muhammadasif4916]

thank you so much sharing a very helping video

[@MrBanzoid]

Amazingly handy! Thanks very much.

[@anxiousearth680]

9:42 Are the feature configurator and services configurator required or is it only necessary to set the answer file generator?

[@knowledgeispower5122]

Hi - Do I run the .bat files or just copy them into the folder before creating the final ISO?

[@blade1551431]

Hi Brian can u please tell me if I can put that file in the already marked bootable USB tnx and great video

[@BACKSPIN9ball]

Is it possible to create an xml file that will take care of the ; Language =English USA keyboard= USA delete all partitions and leave only one And most importantly connect to the corporate network/s with password so AutoPilot can take over

[@KeronBullock]

Great video! Another great way to do this is by using the Windows System Image Manager but the install.esd must be install.wim in order to generate a catalog file.

[@Britec09]

I use Windows System Image Manager its for businesses and professionals

[@KeronBullock]

@@Britec09 Nice I personally prefer it not saying that the answer file generator website is bad though because it's basically the same result in the end when the image is deployed.

[@gabrielramosrochadel9220]

how do i create a validation so that it only creates a user account when none has been created? for example, when I click on just restore to factory settings, it creates an account when it already has one, because it only deletes the old account if I click on delete everything from windows...???

[@garrypresnall8474]

If I copy the bootable iso straight onto an empty ntfs usb thumb drive will it boot or will I have to create a bootable usb drive using Rufus and the bootable iso?

[@caiokleiner1275]

Greetings from Brazil, this video really worthes my super like, receive there my thanks. ;)

[@aslani.r3099]

That's a great video, thanks.

[@BMW-ey4kk]

Would like a video of Battery Power slider missing, Since update the slider is gone. Thanxs mate

[@minhchanhphan8222]

Hi ! i followed your step by step tutorial and i have a question, when im use VM to install windows from Unattended file, just BIOS mode are run, UEFI mode can't boot. How to fix it ? Tks for help p/s : My English so bad, im so sorry !

[@Jeer963]

Thank you so so much

[@bpfifa08]

Is it possible to run Windows PowerShell scripts automatically? After the install?

[@garethwoodall577]

Thanks Bri

[@Britec09]

Any time

[@John-gm8ty]

NOW you have my attention!

[@candycommander]

How do you get it stop looping after installing windows? Kinda defeats the unattended purpose if I have to pull out the USB after windows install.

[@anxiousearth680]

7:38 Hey, does anyone know what partition order means?

[@craigreich8046]

Where do you put the files created by the Features, Power Plan and Services Configurator?

[@NightGamerForLife]

is it possible to bundle office installation or other software like chrome in to the windows install or make it auto start right after? together with this video and the install over the network I'm gone save lots of time at work thx very helpful Thank you!

[@PankajYande]

Customize in audit mode Sysprep Capture image...

[@NightGamerForLife]

​ ok I'll look in to it thx

[@geoken2]

I think the more recommended way to do this now is with WCD and ppkg files. Usually you would keep that ppkg on a USB stick, but you can also load it into the WIM with DISM.

[@acedrumsnyc]

does this also install the drivers as well?

[@johntran4820]

How can I install windows on all machines with different hardware configurations?

[@GhostMotley]

Could you not just create a bootable USB and then drag the XML file onto it without re-creating the whole ISO again?

[@aaajp3]

Of course you can.!

[@Britec09]

Yes you can, made a video years ago

[@GeoPer186]

Looking for that video but cannot find it USB Add XML

[@robertnapoles2951]

Everything works as intended. The only thing is its asking me to select what version of Windows I want for the first step. Would anyone know how to resolve this?

[@maziek8979]

Is it possible to join the domain by doing this?

[@drdr73]

Thanks Brian.i had made bootable USB with win 10 using windows media creation tool but after updating to version 2004 i wanted to make fresh bootable USB with win 10 version 2004..... The whole process went smoothly but finally got a screen showing that the download could not be verified....and gave a long error no with which to contact Microsoft ......why this happened I don't know....tried it few times....same unsuccessful results.....googled the error code....no solution found.....just went ahead and made the bootable USB using macrium reflect free....( I m not sponsored by macrium).....any solutions....i am using a legit oem win 10 home , on the laptop

[@ab_ab_c]

How would you install this over the internet onto a PC with a freshly formatted HDD?

[@Britec09]

I have showed that in two previous videos

[@AhmadAlnuaimi]

Great question. I was thinking about this question days ago. I think you would have to boot the PC from PXE. Also, you will need to own/hire a server with real IP and configure it to send PXE Boot files when asked. This usually used on Local network (LAN). However, regarding your question, I think it's possible to be done through Internet. I guess. I didn't try it before but logically it will work.

[@AhmadAlnuaimi]

I searched through your previous video but I couldn't find anything related to @A B question. Would you mind to show as the video link, please?

[@MattiasMagnusson]

There was basically no point in "Hiding" the Windows key, it shows up when you're scrolling and can be visible in clear text (No blur at all).

[@anxiousearth680]

4:39 Go to this part if you already know how to create an install media

[@abudahm1]

Would it still work with Venoy?

[@stuarth4249]

Hi Britec09 this is a fantastic video and very useful, But and theres always a but lol .. can you do the same unattended Installation using a Usb Drive or stick? My Pc is a new PC and didnt come with a CD Drive or rewriter. Thanks

[@ashieladeh]

Finally I found the origin video

[@DimpieDeBruyn]

If you have your install files on USB created with Rufus, can't you just drag the *.xml file onto the USB ?

[@Britec09]

Yes you can have it on root of USB

[@rager1969]

That's a very handy web site. Much easier than the way we did it in the days of yore. But what's the URL? You didn't mention it in the video and it's not in the Show More or pinned comment.

[@PankajYande]

Just keep all answer file to another USB disks root directory and keep connected during installation...No need to modify ISO file...

[@Britec09]

I made a video on that in 2016, this is for people who want to add it to iso

[@geoken2]

If you’re doing it with a separate USB stick, it makes more sense to use Windows Comniguration Designer and make a ppkg since that’s the way MS is supporting now. This method is probably going to be deprecated soon seeing as how MDT seems like abondonware at this point.

[@user-xs2js5dd9h]

My installation gets stuck at the "choose your os" stage. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't just choose one as my keyboard and mouse are unresponsive (the reason that I'm trying the unattended installation)

[@steve6375]

use correct product key inside XML file. e.g. Pro oem (WAFG lists volume licence keys which wont work for retail ISO).

[@Lucky-jm5if]

That partition setting is very dangerous, it will wipe out your whole disk including all partition but still you didn’t warn the user who didn’t know much about partition

[@heyderaliyev8976]

amazing really

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@f23948]

i thought Microsoft no longer supports 32 bit?

[@NewLERoyUser]

True, after Windows 10 2004.

[@50PullUps]

8:48 DO NOT TYPE IN YOUR COMPANY'S PASSWORD. Write something like FakePassword and then edit in your XML file editor.

[@hanswi336]

What is the partition number 4? You didn't even say a single word about that item!

[@WiNktub]

this will put many people out of business 😂

[@pchelplk]

Hey Bro , I am today Buy New Huawei matebook D15 but I can't update (20h2) please give support bro....

[@arhanmathur2179]

Is this still genuine after creating an unattender installation

[@Britec09]

Yes

[@arhanmathur2179]

@@Britec09 thanks for reply and sorry for my Late reply

[@Kreemerz]

Wow, you left out a ton of information on this video. You never said what to do with the services, power, or features.bat files.... you just glossed right over that..... THUMBS DOWN

[@Everythingsjustpeachy88]

Am I the only one who is having a problem finding a legit version of IMGBurn?

[@johnlemmon7140]

it's a scam... don't share your windows key on the internet... it is very stupid

[@J70istooshort]

You can go to the site yourself and see if it sends it off as a network request. Go do that

[@0123279982]

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[@ГеворгАврорин]

Lifehack Download Rufus click on arror down "choose" to "download" and select actually windows 10 iso image with wim in image.