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The video provides a comprehensive guide on creating and customizing a Windows 10 answer file using the Windows System Image Manager, which is part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK). It begins by explaining the importance of the ADK and the `install.wim` file from the Windows 10 ISO, along with various configuration passes such as `windowsPE`, `specialize`, `auditSystem`, `auditUser`, and `oobeSystem`. The instructor demonstrates selecting the correct architecture and creating a catalog file, then delves into setting specific properties like OEM details, product keys, and registration information.
Further sections cover customizing manufacturer information, logos, auto-login, lock screen elements, deployment versions, partition settings, and post-audit scripting tasks. The video emphasizes automation possibilities, including running commands, adding registry keys, and configuring Internet Explorer settings. The answer file customization process involves saving the answer file, mounting the Windows image, and committing the changes.
Despite the availability of newer tools like PowerShell scripting, the traditional method using ADK remains effective. The presenter provides an overview and invites viewers to ask questions for more detailed guidance. The video concludes with reminders to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more content.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses how to create a Windows 10 answer file and the necessary configurations involved. They explain the importance of installing the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) and selecting the deployment tools option, which includes the Windows System Image Manager. The presenter has imported the `install.wim` file from the Windows 10 ISO and organized its contents. They detail various configuration passes such as `windowsPE`, `specialize`, `auditSystem`, `auditUser`, and `oobeSystem`, explaining their purposes and how settings are applied during installation and setup. Additionally, the presenter notes potential issues with settings being lost if the PC is reset using the built-in recovery tool.
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In this part of the video, the instructor explains how to create and modify an answer file using Windows System Image Manager. The process starts by selecting the Windows image and creating a catalog file, ensuring the correct architecture (32-bit, ARM-based, or 64-bit) is selected. The instructor then demonstrates creating a new answer file, which includes components such as WinPE, offline, generalized, specialized, and audit systems. They delve into tweaking various settings like OEM information, product key, registration owner, company name, time zone, and power button display. The instructor also details how to set specific properties by right-clicking and modifying options within the Windows shell setup.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to customize various aspects of a system’s configuration. This includes setting manufacturer information, model details, support hours, and URLs. They discuss adding logos by specifying the file location and ensuring it adheres to size requirements (120×120 pixels in BMP format). Additionally, the speaker describes setting up auto-login features and modifying lock screen elements. They also guide on configuring deployment versions and partition settings within an answer file, as well as setting audit modes and scripting tasks to run post-audit.
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In this part of the video, the presenter is browsing through various settings and options while explaining how to run commands and configure a system. Key actions include running commands by specifying path names, adding registry keys, and handling numerous common settings such as Dena’s client, deployment configurations, and Internet Explorer settings. The presenter illustrates how to save an answer file by using the ‘Save Answer File’ option, assigning a name, and saving it within a specific folder. Further instructions include mounting a Windows image using a tool like TSM, copying the answer file to the appropriate directory, and committing the changes to the Windows image. The segment emphasizes the customization and automation possibilities available when configuring system settings.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the process of creating an answer file and mentions that the answer file can be modified later by opening the existing image file. The relevant commands such as ‘mount the GSD using GSD is M and commit that Windows image’ are highlighted. The presenter acknowledges that while there are many settings and options available, they did a general overview. Additionally, it’s mentioned that although there isn’t much current documentation on this method and newer tools like PowerShell scripting and custom image designers are becoming popular, the traditional method remains viable. The presenter offers to provide further details and invites viewers to comment with any questions. The video closes with a reminder to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more content.