I would probably try out an answer file, and see what, if any, errors you get, then try to fix them in the script, and then you wont have to rebuild it from scratch. Set the device to automatically boot to audit mode. Ok guys any idea how i may go about creating an answers file for an unattended install for say winamp. By using the switch r with f1target path or r with f1target. In the windows image pane, expand the components node and select the microsoft windows internationalcorewinpe node beneath it. It should create random computer name and dont try to join active directory, as im not comfortable with storing passwords in unattend. Regenerating answer file from an existing device using. Open the windows sim, and you will see that it is divided into five distinct panes. Windows 7 there are several ways to do the installation. How to clone windows 7 using norton ghost 15 and microsoft sysprep although there are quite anumber of scenarios for the use of sysprep, i have found it useful to add an answerfile to the preparation process, answer files being generated using the windows system image manager wsim. This session is authentication wds with a domain user that is known by wds. Go to the file menu and select create new answer file.
Jun 07, 2018 how to create a windows 10 answer file. To use the answer file with the image of windows 7 deployed in windows deployment service wds we created two answer files. Windows 7 now uses the window system image manger to create the appropriate answer files. Because this answer file is cached, when you run the sysprep command, the system applies settings in the cached answer file. To do that, please launch the windows sim and create a new answer file file new answer file. Will does not want to create the answer files with a text editor.
Create answer file using windows 7 aik automated installation kit. Use wsim to create an answer file that will be associated with the boot images of your wds server. You can read the microsoft technet page to read more about xml answer files. How to create an unattended installation of windows 10. In the bottom left windows image panel, rightclick and insert the install. Windows 7 forums is the largest help and support community, providing friendly help and advice for microsoft windows 7 computers such as dell, hp, acer, asus or a custom build. Jul 15, 2008 once the image file is open, create a new answer file by selecting new answer file from the file menu.
The answer file now selects the defined options, but still gives the opportunity for user customization. You can use an answer file together with the system preparation sysprep tool to configure unattended windows setup settings. You may also want to check out windows icd which is a way to build custom deployment images. I dont want to use windows system image manager windows sim from windows automated installation kit windows aik as this is overkill too complicated for my tastes. Windows answer file generator wafg is a simple website that provides similar functions to windows system image manager sim. Once the image file is open, create a new answer file by selecting new answer file from the file menu.
An answer file contains seven different stages passes, and the passes that you need to configure will depend on the type of. Choose file new answer file to create a new empty answer file, whose contents you can edit in the answer file pane. Its important that you select the correct component based on the architecture on the operating. Windows 7 to windows 10 answer file solutions experts. Jan 12, 2012 the answer file now selects the defined options, but still gives the opportunity for user customization. This topic describes some considerations and processes for using answer files together with sysprep. Stepbystep guide for windows 7 sysprep eddie jackson.
For more information about windows components and settings that you can add to an answer file, see the unattended windows setup reference. Save the file in the wds remote install directory e. So far all my research points to is doing an unattended install for windows or some other os. How to clone windows 7 using norton ghost 15 and microsoft sysprep although there are quite anumber of scenarios for the use create a ghost 15 drive image of a windows 7 reference computer. Insert your windows 7 enterprise dvdimage and locate the following file. Windows 7 i have been looking at how to create a default profile without using sysprep. The problem is that your 32 bit app cannot see the c. Building an unattended answer file for windows 7 me, myself and it. What i want to do is create an unattended install for a 3rd party software. Dec 12, 2010 learn how to create and verify an answer file using windows 7 aik automated installation kit.
Ok, now its time to create an answer file to automate windows welcome oobe. Learn how to create and verify an answer file using windows 7 aik automated installation kit. The purpose of this solution is to outline how to create an unattend. For more information about how to create a custom sysprep answer. Well copy the logo into the windows image in a few steps. Windows system image manager will need to create a catalogue file beside the wim file, so copy the install. You will be adding a few components from the windows image pane to the answer file pane and editing the settings in the righthand pane of wsim. The complete guide to preparing a windows 7 deployment. This is the first post illustrating the process and settings required to build an answer file to completely automate windows 7 installation. Stupid windows 7 doesnt have a built in pdf file creator. These answers will be provided to setup in the form of an unattend a. Windows 2000, windows server 2003, and windows xp use a text file called f. Install the deployment tools feature included in the windows assessment and deployment kit for windows 8.
An answer file for windows vista and windows 7 is an xmlbased file that contains settings definitions and values to use during windows setup. There is a lot of information on the web on how it could be done in xp by just using a copy to command, and how it is not possible under windows 7. Copy the contents of the disc to a separate folder. Go back and extract the contents of the original windows 7 thin disc. Automating the windows 7 installation chapter 2 flashcards. Type windows system image manager into the windows 7 menu search bar and open it. Answer file configuration is finish and your answer file should be looks like image below. The officially supported method from microsoft involves using sysprep.
Creating a windows 7 thin pc unattended installation interworks. For compatability, all 32 bit apps on 64 bit windows, when asking for a file in system32, are automatically redirected to c. You are going to add components, from under the windows image section on the bottom left hand side to the passes on your answer file. Windows server 2003 and windows xp use a text file called f. Using unattended answer files with wds windows 7 tutorial. To automate the boot image, take the following steps. For more information about how to create a custom sysprep answer file, see the. Windows afg has one simple form to create an unattended answer file for the x86 and x64 bit architectures. I was asked recently to build several windows 7 32bit machines for user application testing. This answer file can be reused as long as the new pc is created from the same windows 7 dvd. Right click on create or open an answer file under answer file and click new answer file step 5. Choose file new answer file to create a new empty answer file, whose contents you can. An answer file contains seven different stages passes, and the passes that you need to configure will depend on the type of automation you want to create. Create an answer file for language settings during osd.
Regenerating answer file from an existing device using pkgscn. Creating answer file for windows 7 deployment server fault. With the unattended installation system administrator or it people can create the answer file for windows installation. In the file menu select to create a new answer file. Place this file in the root of a usb drive and come back to a fresh install of windows 10. When you configure elements in an answer file, windows sim adds them to specific configuration passes, which dictate when in the installation process the setup program will configure the element sometimes windows sim gives you the choice of adding particular element to. In select a windows image, browse to and select the image file d. If you install windows by using an answer file, that answer file is cached to the system. Now were ready to begin adding components to our answer file.
Running sysprep an unlimited number of times if you specify a product key, windows is automatically activated, and you can run the sysprep command an unlimited number of times. Navigate to the sources folder and delete the factory install. Hence we have made the answer file for automating the installations. In the answer file pane, rightclick on create or open an answer file, choose new answer file. How to create an automated install for windows server 2019. Wsim is port of the windows assessment and deployment kit windows adk. Then rightclick the central panel and create a new answer file. How to clone windows 7 using norton ghost 15 and microsoft. This unattend file is an xml file either created by the windows embedded standard 2011 image configuration editor ice or by hand for those who prefer. May, 2016 save the file in the wds remote install directory e. He has been tasked with creating a deployment plan to automate installations for 100 computers that need to have windows 7 installed. Start windows system image manager click file select windows image in select a windows image, browse to and select the image file d.
You can also create settings that trigger scripts in your images that. How to create a windows 8 unattended answer file for wds. Windows 7 to windows 10 answer file solutions experts exchange. Because you already created the catalog file in a previous post in this series part 2 you dont have to go through the long and timeconsuming process of creating. Windows system image manager is the tool used to create an unattended windows setup answer file. I understand about using the aik to create the answer file but my question is about what product key to use in the answer file, if any. Learn how to create and verify an answer file using windows 7 aik automated installation. General tips zip a file or folder in windows 10 in tutorials how to zip compress a file or folder in windows 10 compressed zipped files andor folders take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files, they can also in some cases allow you.
The windows setup program splits the window 7 installation process into seven phases which is called configuration passes. Xml file containing the responses to any prompts for input. Then rightclick the central panel and create a new answerfile. You can create these files using a text editor, or use the microsoft setup manager utility to generate them. To fully automate the installations, he needs to create an answer file. We use dell computers here and we are wanting to create a standard desktop image for deployment. The browser homepage could be done inside the anwser file using windows sim. When you run your windows 7 installation it will automatically look for any usb drives containing an autounattend. There is a possibility to create a windows 7 installation dvd that runs fully automated without. In the windows image pane, rightclick and choose select windows image.
Select the install the windows assessment and deployment kit windows 10 to this computer option. Ensure you select all the text below and copy to a word processor. These sample files include all of the settings needed to automate. Automated windows 7 installation with an autounattend. Doug demonstrates using the window system image manager to create a windows 7 professional installation answer file. Next, select an edition of windows, for example, windows 10 pro, and click ok. Creating a fully automated windows 7 answer file todd cramers.
Background info the core setup of windows 7 can be automated by creating an answer file, the unattend. For more information about windows components and settings that you can add to an. One answer file will allow the system to join the domain and loads the image from server and other automates the further installation steps. Creating answer files for wds system administration. I have windows 7 running now on my computer, i have the upgrade windows 7 disk which i purchased at retail. Unattended deployment of windows 7 via wds 4sysops. Jun 20, 2012 an answer file for windows vista and windows 7 is an xmlbased file that contains settings definitions and values to use during windows setup.
The easiest way to create an answer file for use with a windows 7 deployment is to use the windows system image manager wsim which is a part of the windows automated installation kit windows aik or waik. In the windows image pane, expand the components node and select the microsoft. Install windows aik on any compatible system preferably not the system being imaged and open the windows system image manager on the start menu. Distribution share create or select a distribution share. While the typical development scenario for windows embedded standard 7 is to first create an answer file in image configuration editor ice and then deploy that to a device, it is also possible to do the reverse and generate an answer file from an existing device. When later configuration passes run, the computer applies settings in that answer file to the system. We only have the oem copy of windows 7 professional that ships with each system. Select the os version that you want to create an answer file. Windows sim creates the file based on the image file, and saves. Download the windows adk installer for windows 10 version 1803.
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