Solved Automate pre-installed Windows 11 ?


cramaboule

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Hello,
Is it possible to automate a pre-installed Windows 11 (24H2)?
We buy PC's with W11 pre-installed, and I was wondering, if there is a way to automate all the answers such as, language, region, keyboard, username,...

I am aware of the unattended.xml and it works well when installing the PC from scratch.

Is there a tool ???

Thanks for your answers, and hints.
 
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24H2

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W11
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PC/Desktop
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Asus
CPU
Intel Core i7 13700
Motherboard
Asus Prime B760-Plus
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2x DDR5-7200 16G0
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Intel UHD Graphics
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logitech
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make a ps1 or batch to run all of the configs and push it out via whatever means suits you best
 

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Windows 11 Pro
dacrone said:
make a ps1 or batch to run all of the configs and push it out via whatever means suits you best
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yes but how do I push it ?
 

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W11
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Asus
CPU
Intel Core i7 13700
Motherboard
Asus Prime B760-Plus
Memory
2x DDR5-7200 16G0
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Intel UHD Graphics
Keyboard
logitech
Mouse
mx vertical
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1Go Up and Down
are you on a domain? or will you have hands on these PCs being being implemented into the environment? you can push it out via GPO if its domain...
 

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If you're not part of a domain, then you have two options:
- Re-install from your own image, that's been sysprepped or has its own unattend.xml
- Re-sysprep the PC from OOBE

1. Enter audit mode from the first OOBE screen, by hitting Ctrl-Shift-F3.
2. Connect an USB drive.
3. Copy an answer file (with oobeSystem settings) to "C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\unattend.xml".
4. Restart OOBE with "sysprep /oobe /reboot".

Some of this could be automated with an autorun.inf on the USB drive, and waiting for audit mode before plugging in the drive.
 

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I haven't created one in a while, but you should be able to do all or most of this with a provisioning package.

learn.microsoft.com

Provisioning packages overview

With Windows, you can create provisioning packages that let you quickly and efficiently configure a device without having to install a new image. Learn about what provisioning packages are and what they do.
learn.microsoft.com

(...now back to my ProcMon Mafia meeting)
 

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Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2
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Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2

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Windows 11 2H25AMD 9900X64 GBAMD 9070 XT
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Windows 11 2H25
Computer type
PC/Desktop
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DIY
CPU
AMD 9900X
Motherboard
MSI X870E Carbon
Memory
64 GB
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AMD 9070 XT
Sound Card
built-in
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Dell 24"
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Sabrent 1 TB NVMe, 4 x SSD (need to check models), 4 x 3.5" HDD, 8-16 TB, all WD
PSU
Seasonic 850
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Fractal Design North XL (which I likw)
Cooling
Corsair AIO for CPU, fans for case
Keyboard
Das Keyboard 4
Mouse
Corsair M65 (white)
Internet Speed
1 TB download
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Bitdefender
Other Info
Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
x509 said:
Which mafia family? Are you a "made man?"
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It was a reference to a vicious accusation leveled at me by a more senior member. I'm not in any mafia. Mostly because no one wants to work with me.
 

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Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2
pseymour said:
It was a reference to a vicious accusation leveled at me by a more senior member. I'm not in any mafia. Mostly because no one wants to work with me.
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Do you know what is a "made man?"
 

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Windows 11 2H25AMD 9900X64 GBAMD 9070 XT
OS
Windows 11 2H25
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
DIY
CPU
AMD 9900X
Motherboard
MSI X870E Carbon
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 9070 XT
Sound Card
built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24"
Hard Drives
Sabrent 1 TB NVMe, 4 x SSD (need to check models), 4 x 3.5" HDD, 8-16 TB, all WD
PSU
Seasonic 850
Case
Fractal Design North XL (which I likw)
Cooling
Corsair AIO for CPU, fans for case
Keyboard
Das Keyboard 4
Mouse
Corsair M65 (white)
Internet Speed
1 TB download
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Bitdefender
Other Info
Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
garlin said:
Pssst, no one tell @hsehestedt, he might get distracted from his current toolkit...
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Oh no, now you've done it :-). I know nothing about provisioning packages or Configuration Designer, etc. but this thread comes at a time when I happen to have a small break in the action.

I guess that this is a rabbit hole I can go down and start educating myself on something new. Plus it seems like the logical next step.

Thanks, garlin :-)
 

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    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
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    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
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    Edge
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    4 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
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    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
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    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
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    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
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    Windows Defender
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    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2
OS
Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 2H25AMD 9900X64 GBAMD 9070 XT
OS
Windows 11 2H25
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
DIY
CPU
AMD 9900X
Motherboard
MSI X870E Carbon
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 9070 XT
Sound Card
built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24"
Hard Drives
Sabrent 1 TB NVMe, 4 x SSD (need to check models), 4 x 3.5" HDD, 8-16 TB, all WD
PSU
Seasonic 850
Case
Fractal Design North XL (which I likw)
Cooling
Corsair AIO for CPU, fans for case
Keyboard
Das Keyboard 4
Mouse
Corsair M65 (white)
Internet Speed
1 TB download
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Bitdefender
Other Info
Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
Let's not hijack this thread over an off-hand comment.
 

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Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2
OS
Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2
garlin said:
If you're not part of a domain, then you have two options:
- Re-install from your own image, that's been sysprepped or has its own unattend.xml
- Re-sysprep the PC from OOBE

1. Enter audit mode from the first OOBE screen, by hitting Ctrl-Shift-F3.
2. Connect an USB drive.
3. Copy an answer file (with oobeSystem settings) to "C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\unattend.xml".
4. Restart OOBE with "sysprep /oobe /reboot".

Some of this could be automated with an autorun.inf on the USB drive, and waiting for audit mode before plugging in the drive.
Click to expand...
Fantastic ! that's works !
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

W11Intel Core i7 137002x DDR5-7200 16G0Intel UHD Graphics
OS
W11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus
CPU
Intel Core i7 13700
Motherboard
Asus Prime B760-Plus
Memory
2x DDR5-7200 16G0
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics
Keyboard
logitech
Mouse
mx vertical
Internet Speed
1Go Up and Down
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