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The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a custom Windows 10 image with pre-installed applications using tools such as Windows 10 ISO, Hiran’s Boot CD PE, VirtualBox, Ninite, and Sysprep. The process begins with downloading the necessary software, setting up a virtual machine in VirtualBox, and installing common applications. Essential software including VLC and Discord are installed, and the system is prepared for imaging using the Sysprep tool. A new partition is created by shrinking the existing volume, and the system is booted into a Windows PE environment to capture the image using the `dism` command. The captured image is saved to a USB flash drive and then integrated into a new custom ISO file. The video concludes with the creator acknowledging their supporters. Key terms include WinPE, Sysprep, and `dism`, with VirtualBox and Windows PE being crucial environments for the procedure.
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In this part of the video, the creator explains how to create a custom Windows 10 image with pre-installed applications. Key steps include downloading a Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft’s website via the media creation tool and acquiring a WinPE version, specifically Hiran’s Boot CD PE. The process also involves downloading and installing VirtualBox, a software for creating virtual machines. After promoting a sponsor for Windows 10 Pro OEM keys, the instructions continue with installing VirtualBox, setting up a new virtual machine named “win10,” and selecting an appropriate drive with ample space for installation.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker walks through the process of setting up a Windows 10 virtual machine using VirtualBox. Key actions include selecting an ISO image for Windows 10, adjusting hardware settings such as base memory and virtual hard disk size, and starting the installation process. Once the Windows 10 installation reaches the desktop, the speaker ensures that ‘Guest Additions’ are installed, which is necessary for optimal virtual machine performance. The final step involves opening a browser and using a service like Ninite to download and install necessary software programs onto the new Windows 10 virtual machine.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses downloading and installing essential software such as VLC, Discord, and various .NET Frameworks, which are often required by many games. The process involves using a tool to quickly download and install these applications onto a virtual machine. The presenter advises that adding programs to an ISO file, a method from the past known as slip streaming, makes the ISO larger.
The video also explains using “sysprep,” a built-in Windows tool, to prepare the system for creating an image. Once sysprep is used, the system is shut down, and a tool called “wimpy” is used to boot and copy the image to a spare partition. The presenter emphasizes that this is a detailed process that shouldn’t be skipped to avoid mistakes. Finally, the presenter checks the partition in Disk Management to ensure that Windows has utilized the entire allocated 120 gigabytes.
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In this part of the video, the speaker is demonstrating how to shrink a volume to create space for a new partition. They reduce the volume size by half, freeing up nearly 60GB. A new simple volume is created, given a name, and formatted, preparing the disk for further steps. They navigate to the Sysprep tool in the system32 directory to prepare the system for imaging. The Sysprep tool is run with settings to enter system out of box experience, generalize, and shut down the system upon completion. Following this process, the system shuts down, ready to boot into Windows PE to copy the prepared image.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to use VirtualBox to boot a system from a WinPE ISO image. They guide through navigating VirtualBox settings, specifically modifying the storage settings to attach the WinPE ISO. After modifying the boot order in BIOS by tapping F12 to prioritize the CD-ROM, they show the system booting into WinPE. Once in the WinPE environment, they access the Command Prompt, run as administrator, and use the `dism` command with the `capture-image` option to capture an image of the C drive. The presenter explains and executes the command step-by-step, ensuring to capture the image to a specified new partition.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter explains how to assign a drive letter to a partition where an image file named “install.wim” will be saved on the D drive. They demonstrate the process of capturing the image from the C drive, renaming the install file to something like “win 10 apps,” and compressing the image if it’s large. An error correction step is shown, where the incorrect “x” is changed back to “c” using keyboard arrow keys. The process of imaging the drive and saving it to the D drive is described, noting that this can take time depending on the amount of data. The segment concludes by showing the completed image (5.87 GB), which can now be viewed and later copied to the main system.
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In this segment, the video demonstrates how to transfer files using a USB flash drive when working within a Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment). The presenter explains that directly transferring from the Windows PE environment isn’t possible, so they show how to use a USB flash drive instead. They plug in the flash drive, adjust the USB settings, and add the drive. After ensuring the flash drive is recognized and formatted as needed, they proceed to copy the necessary image files to the flash drive. The process is speeded up for the viewer, showing that once copying is complete, the `install.wim` file appears on the flash drive. The presenter then introduces “Any Burn,” a free tool recommended for working with Windows ISO files, and begins setting it up to include additional programs by selecting the Windows ISO file previously downloaded from Microsoft.
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In this part of the video, the creator demonstrates how to customize a Windows 10 ISO file by replacing the existing `install.esd` file with a newly created `install.wim` file that includes all desired applications. The process involves deleting the original `install.esd` file, adding the new `install.wim` file from a USB flash drive, and then creating a new ISO image named (for example) “Windows 10 apps.” This customized ISO can be used to install Windows 10 with pre-loaded applications on any machine. The creator highlights the file size differences and mentions the potential to compress the `wim` file back to `esd`. The segment concludes with acknowledgments to supporters and YouTube members.
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In this part of the video, the speaker thanks several supporters including Vitality Phil, Big Daddy Gary, Mike Bigness, Jedi Buddhist, Geosam, and Tony. The speaker expresses appreciation for their support and signs off, indicating they will see viewers in the next video.