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Was wondering what method people chose for installing (initial install) W11 -- via dism /Apply-Image and then bcdboot to install boot mgr or the "classical way" via setup.exe and why.
I always use dism /Apply-Image because I never get boot problems with iso's having install.wim file > 4GB or so, and can also without isue install to VHDX virtual disks (not VM's BTW) on internal / external media (so easily making portable WindowstoGo systems) . You don't need to make bootable media either if doing a "clean install". For clean install on empty HDD simply use winpe / macrium free using diskpart tp "prep" the hdd. The iso will be recognised too. Much better IMO - especially if the iso won't boot.
The disdavantage of this method (if it really is one) is that you need to "prep" the partitions in advance - system UEFI one, msr and your data area -- although that's not difficult. A "Classical install" will create partitions as required. Note for those installing to vhdx "Physical Virtual hard drives) no need for gpt disks (better not in fact).
just wondering other peoples thoughts and experiences on this
Cheers
jimbo
Was wondering what method people chose for installing (initial install) W11 -- via dism /Apply-Image and then bcdboot to install boot mgr or the "classical way" via setup.exe and why.
I always use dism /Apply-Image because I never get boot problems with iso's having install.wim file > 4GB or so, and can also without isue install to VHDX virtual disks (not VM's BTW) on internal / external media (so easily making portable WindowstoGo systems) . You don't need to make bootable media either if doing a "clean install". For clean install on empty HDD simply use winpe / macrium free using diskpart tp "prep" the hdd. The iso will be recognised too. Much better IMO - especially if the iso won't boot.
The disdavantage of this method (if it really is one) is that you need to "prep" the partitions in advance - system UEFI one, msr and your data area -- although that's not difficult. A "Classical install" will create partitions as required. Note for those installing to vhdx "Physical Virtual hard drives) no need for gpt disks (better not in fact).
just wondering other peoples thoughts and experiences on this
Cheers
jimbo
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