How do I create an unattend XML file?

When creating an Unattend file for your deployment, you can configure different or additional settings than what is described below.

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Step 1: Create a catalog file. Start Windows System Image Manager.
Step 2: Create an answer file.
Step 3: Add new answer file settings.
Step 4: Save the answer file.
Step 5: Create a script.

Where do I put unattend XML for Sysprep?

Copy an Unattend. xml file to the %WINDIR%\System32\Sysprep directory. This answer file has settings in the generalize configuration pass. Run the sysprep command with the /generalize option to create a reference image.

How do I create a WDS Unattend file?

After installing the Windows System Image Manager console, you need to import the OS installation files onto your device, and set up the environment to create an answer file….

Locate the folder you recently created for the distribution files.
Click the Open button.
Click the File menu.
Select the New Answer File option.

How do I edit unattend XML?

You can edit it using your favorite text editor, but I recommend using the Windows System Image Manager (SIM).

Edit your Task Sequence.
Go to the OS Info tab.
Click the Edit Unattend.xml button.
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What is the use of unattend XML file in Sysprep?

The unattend.xml file is used along with sysprep to automate the image specialization and OOBE after it is cloned and rebooted. The following process will automate the sysprep so next reboot it will only ask for computer name.

How to generate an unattend XML file?

Generating an Unattend.xml file with Windows Answer File Generator is extremely easy. Just head over to Windows Answer File Generator, select the version of Windows or Office from the menu, enter the product key, and configure various settings such as language, name, input method, and time zone.

What are the features of Sysprep creator?

It includes added features, with more integration to come! Sysprep Creator is designed to assist with the creation of unattend.xml answer files to be leveraged by Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. You will be prompted with a UI, choose the OS and Architecture to build an unattend.xml.

Which Sysprep sample file should I use for a beginner?

The following a sample unattend.xml which works reasonably well for beginners, however as you get more familiar with the Sysprep process you might want to modify this sample file or even create your own unattend.xml file from scratch!