Different unattend files for Win 7/8/10

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Can i put individual unattend.xml files to them? if yes how? i was putting unattend.xml to boot.wim. but now i won't be able to do it.

when i use win10's xml file, it will pass through win8.1 too but win7 gaves error. so i'm stuck
 
autounattend.xml files are different and cannot be used interchangeably between windows 10 and windows 7. The smart approach would be to integrate the autounattend.xml file directly into the wim by using the dism tool
 
Bournesup said:
autounattend.xml files are different and cannot be used interchangeably between windows 10 and windows 7. The smart approach would be to integrate the autounattend.xml file directly into the wim by using the dism tool
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actually i can use it interchangeably between win10 home pro ltsc and win 8.1 enteprise only problem is win 7.... ntlite can already integrate it to install.wim but i don't know if it works, i tried but i messed up and my whole iso fcked up. so it will take 1 more day for me to prepare all of the edits.. in the mean time i wanted to ask nuhi for a solution
 
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Leave blank "Skip online account setup" in unattended session then it will work for Windows 7 as well. If it doesn't work leave "Skip local account setup" blank I don't use it since it is for Windows Server so I don't know if it makes a difference. To work on both x86 and x64 you have to check the "Dual architecture" option as well. You will have to do the installation disconnected from the internet or on each Win 8.1 and 10 image go to NTLite under Settings > System > Microsoft Account and choose any option that disables microsoft account support.

If you want to edit xml directly delete all lines with <HideOnlineAccountScreens>true</HideOnlineAccountScreens>

Another option is to copy unattend.xml to each index of install.wim but would have to edit according to each image I don't know if NTLite has an automatic way to do that.
 
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i have seperate xml files already, i can, ntlite can put them inside panther folder in system32 of each edition would it solve the issue? AeonX nuhi
 
it seems i can just use copy to install.wim option in ntlite and delete the other copy from main folder. thisway every editions uses its own configured unattend settings.
 
AeonX does that go into the boot.wim(setup) or the install.wim, im tired of digging out answer files each time or loosing them.
install.wim :)
 
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Clanger said:
AeonX does that go into the boot.wim(setup) or the install.wim, im tired of digging out answer files each time or loosing them.
install.wim :)
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i really did a lot of tests and, i find out that you can place answer file directly to any of these folders. or all of them or 2 of them. being in one of it will be enough for windows.

you can place it to install.wim at here
\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml

you can place it to boot.wim at here
boot.wim main folder

you can place it to iso main folder


if you place it to boot.wim or iso main folder the unattend.xml file will be read for all editions in iso win7 win8.1 win10 etc..
if you place it to edition's specific \Windows\Panther\ folder, you can create unique specific unattend solution for all editions in your iso
(and if you enable dual architecture, then you can create an unattended iso with dual arch like the ss i gave in 1st message)



i only have 2 unattend files, one for win10 and win8/8.1 (yes works for all editions i know weird) and other one is for win7.....
i place them in panther folder manually or i configure them in unattend page so ntlite puts it to panther folder and everything works
 
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Clanger said:
AeonX does that go into the boot.wim(setup) or the install.wim, im tired of digging out answer files each time or loosing them.
install.wim :)
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Usually within install.wim. If this has more than one index you need to mount each index separately and copy the xml. This way you can specify different settings for each index.

autounattend.xml at the root of ISO/DVD/USB will apply to all indexes and Windows Setup.

unattend.xml in the \Windows\Panther folder applies to the index where it is located and not to the initial Windows Setup (WindowsPE pass).

The link I posted down the page has the order in which Windows Setup looks for xml:

Implicit Answer File Search Order
 
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AeonX said:
autounattend.xml at the root of ISO/DVD/USB will apply to all indexes and Windows Setup.

unattend.xml in the \Windows\Panther folder applies to the index where it is located and not to the initial Windows Setup (WindowsPE pass).
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dumb schmuck question time(and talk about digging up the dead - blame the user i saw browsing this, good way of finding summat you missed or that is now applicable).

right, the answer file in Panther doesnt affect the initial setup, only after "installing files" and the reboot.
so you would need a limited answer file at the root, location language and KB for all images on the install media, no product keys etc that would cause a fail if the wrong keys were found?

hang on, you have to enter a key with 8.1 :oops: :rolleyes:
 
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What errors you got with Windows 7 with your unattended? This seems interesting as I'm using Windows 10 setup engine inside Windows 7 PE to install and I found bug in unattended with integrated IRST drivers in boot.wim.

Can you show mentioned error what you get? And also unattended file for review?

And maybe you can use Unattended selector for this purpose, that is part of my Autorun.dll patcher.
 
Clanger said:
dumb schmuck question time(and talk about digging up the dead - blame the user i saw browsing this, good way of finding summat you missed or that is now applicable).

right, the answer file in Panther doesnt affect the initial setup, only after "installing files" and the reboot.
so you would need a limited answer file at the root, location language and KB for all images on the install media, no product keys etc that would cause a fail if the wrong keys were found?

hang on, you have to enter a key with 8.1 :oops: :rolleyes:
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when you leave key part empty it will not fail :) yeah win8.1 needs that if all 8.1 alone. if u prepare iso with 7 8.1 10 together and use win10's bootfiles 8.1 wont need anything either
 
George King said:
What errors you got with Windows 7 with your unattended? This seems interesting as I'm using Windows 10 setup engine inside Windows 7 PE to install and I found bug in unattended with integrated IRST drivers in boot.wim.

Can you show mentioned error what you get? And also unattended file for review?

And maybe you can use Unattended selector for this purpose, that is part of my Autorun.dll patcher.
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its been ages i have to replicate that ...
 
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