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In this video, the presenter provides a comprehensive guide on creating a custom Windows 10 image with pre-installed applications using VirtualBox and Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment). The process starts with downloading a Windows 10 ISO and installing VirtualBox. After configuring a virtual machine and installing Windows 10, the presenter uses tools such as Ninite for bulk downloading essential software like VLC, Discord, and Notepad++. They explain using 'sysprep' to prepare the system image and highlight the importance of not skipping steps to avoid errors.
Next, the process involves creating and managing partitions, running 'sysprep,' and using WinPE to capture the system image with the 'dism' command. The video includes detailed steps on capturing the image, managing drive letters, and ensuring the system image is correctly stored. The presenter then demonstrates transferring the captured image to a USB drive, using AnyBurn to handle ISO files, and replacing the original `install.esd` file with the custom `install.wim` file. They then create a new ISO image, containing the customized Windows 10 setup.
The video concludes with the creator expressing gratitude to supporters and the community, leaving viewers with an appreciation message and a promise of future content.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on creating a custom Windows 10 image with pre-installed applications. The steps outlined include downloading a Windows 10 ISO from the Microsoft website using the media creation tool, followed by downloading and using a Windows PE like Hiren’s Boot CD PE. Then, the video explains obtaining and installing VirtualBox, a free software for creating virtual machines. After promoting a sponsor for purchasing a Windows 10 Pro OEM key at a discount, the video continues with the installation of VirtualBox. Once installed, the video guides on configuring and naming the virtual machine in VirtualBox, ensuring it has sufficient drive space.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to set up a virtual machine with a Windows 10 ISO image. They first select the ISO image from their downloads and choose not to skip the unattended installation. The presenter adjusts the hardware settings, such as base memory and virtual hard disk space, setting it to 120 gigabytes. After configuring these settings, they proceed to power on the virtual machine and begin the installation of Windows 10. Once Windows 10 is installed, they ensure that Guest Additions is installed within VirtualBox to enhance performance and usability. Finally, the presenter goes to a browser to download necessary programs for the Windows 10 image using Ninite, a tool for bulk downloading applications like Chrome or Firefox.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses downloading and installing various essential software components, such as VLC, Discord, net frameworks, and Notepad++, onto a system quickly. They highlight using a tool for mass installations to save time. The use of ‘nanite’ to download and install applications one by one is explained, noting that this modern method has made creating slipstreamed program ISOs largely unnecessary. They caution that adding more programs to an ISO will increase its size, potentially requiring a larger USB drive for installation. Following the installations, the process of using ‘sysprep’ to prep the system for creating an image is outlined. The presenter emphasizes not skipping any steps to avoid confusion and mistakes. They then briefly check Disk Management to ensure the system’s partition setup before proceeding to the next steps.
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In this part of the video, the user demonstrates how to shrink a disk partition by half, formatting the new partition, and preparing it for use. They create a new simple volume, label it for storing a DOT win file, and format the disk. Next, they locate the sysprep tool in the system32 directory, run sysprep as an administrator, set it to enter the system out-of-box experience, generalize, and shut down. The system then processes sysprep and shuts down. Following this, they plan to boot into WinPE to copy the prepared image, emphasizing the need for WinPE to have command prompt access. Once sysprep completes, the system shuts down in preparation for the next steps.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up and use a WinPE ISO image in VirtualBox. They begin by configuring VirtualBox settings, specifically adding the WinPE ISO image to the storage section and setting it to boot from the CD-ROM. After successfully booting to the WinPE disk, they access the Command Prompt as an administrator to use the ‘dism’ command for capturing an image of a drive into a new WIM file. This involves running the ‘dism /capture-image’ command, guided by on-screen help to ensure correct usage. Finally, they navigate to the C drive to execute the image capture process.
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In this part of the video, the creator explains the steps to create a system image and assign a drive letter. They start by setting up a partition on the D drive for the image called “install.wim,” using the command line to capture the current state of the C drive, renaming it “win 10 apps.” They demonstrate how to correct a command error, use maximum compression for the image, and ensure it is stored in the designated partition. The process could be time-consuming depending on the data size. Once completed, the image appears in the D drive. Finally, the creator shows the completed image size and contents, ready for use in the main system.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to transfer files using a USB flash drive from a Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment). They first attempt to copy the files directly, which is not possible. Instead, they plug in a USB flash drive and adjust the USB settings to recognize the drive. After ensuring the flash drive is correctly configured and visible, the presenter copies the necessary files, including the install.wim file, onto the flash drive. They then switch to using AnyBurn, a free tool for managing ISO files. The presenter downloads AnyBurn, installs it, and shows how to use it to work with a Windows ISO file, preparing it for further steps involving the addition of required programs.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the creator demonstrates how to delete the existing `install.esd` file from a folder to replace it with a new custom `install.wim` file that includes additional applications. They show how to remove the original file using the “add remove properties” option and then how to add the new custom file from a USB flash drive. Once the custom file is added, they proceed to create a new ISO image, naming it something indicative like “Windows 10 apps.” The newly created ISO image, which is larger due to the added applications, can then be used to install the customized Windows 10 setup on any machine. The video concludes with a brief mention of the creator’s appreciation for their community and some shout outs.
00:24:00
In this part of the video, the speaker thanks several individuals and entities—Vitality Phil, Big Daddy Gary, Mike Bigness, Jedi Buddhist Geosam, and Tony—for their support. The speaker closes by expressing appreciation and saying goodbye until the next video, accompanied by music.