Convert latest install.esd to Install.wim


cereberus

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Recently MS updated the Media Creation Tool to 22621.1702 which uses Install.ESD

I often customise the install.wim

The standard iso has not been updated and install.wim is still 22621.575

I have written a simple batch file that converts the install.esd to install.wim (.1702).

Of course, this is only remains valid until next build comes out so it is debatable if it is worth doing really but I prefer to install a later build as my starting point.

Code:
rem convert standard install.esd to install.wim
rem change drives and folders to suit

Rem - mount standard mct iso with install.esd and note drive e.g. G
REM the : must be included

SET ESD=G:

REM - by default, install.wim will be in root but you can add path e.g. e:\temp  - folder temp must exist
REM the : must be included
SET WIM=E:\temp


dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:1  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:2  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:3  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:4  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:5  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:6  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:%ESD%\Sources\install.esd /SourceIndex:7  /DestinationImageFile:%wim%\install.wim /Compress:Max /CheckIntegrity
 

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    I7
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    Yep, Laptop has one.
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For what I know, MCT has always used Install.esd

You can download any Win 10 or Win 11 iso with Install.wim using Heidoc tool
The Win 11 editions are under Win 10 menu.
 

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    GA-Z170-HD3P
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    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
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    Memory
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    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
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    Realtek
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    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
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    Windows 11 Pro v 23H2 (Build 22631.3520)
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 5.10 GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
    Memory
    32.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
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    Dell P2714H Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 512GB NVME PC801 NVMe SK hynix Boot
    1 x 1TB Seagate ST1000LM049-2GH172 Internal HDD
    1 x 1TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
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    300 Watts
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    Mouse
    Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
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    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
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