vincecombustion
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I need to know how to install Windows 11, in which, the C:\Users directory is the root of another drive such as U:\. Similar to placing Linux $home directory on a different physical mount. This is a fresh install on a new motherboard (ASUS WS PRO WRX80E-SAGE).
I attempted to use an unattended answer file, but the windows 11 install hangs after running "sysprep /oobe /reboot /unattend:z:relocate.xml" and restarting. After a forced restart the error message telling me that "Windows failed to install... Restart and try to install again".
NOTE:*** I renamed all drives manually so that U:\ existed, and the relocate.xml file was located on/at Z:\.
I am following these instructions:
www.tenforums.com
I did this for my Windows 10 Pro setup and it worked flawlessly for 10 years. The only difference this time is that I want C:\Users to be replaced with drive root (U:\). Last time it was C:\Users to U:\Users!
Can anyone confirm that C:\Users can be renamed to the root of another drive? or does the "Users" folder have to exist?
Thank you
I attempted to use an unattended answer file, but the windows 11 install hangs after running "sysprep /oobe /reboot /unattend:z:relocate.xml" and restarting. After a forced restart the error message telling me that "Windows failed to install... Restart and try to install again".
NOTE:*** I renamed all drives manually so that U:\ existed, and the relocate.xml file was located on/at Z:\.
I am following these instructions:

Move Users Folder Location in Windows 10
How to Move Users Folder to another Location in Windows 10

Can anyone confirm that C:\Users can be renamed to the root of another drive? or does the "Users" folder have to exist?
Thank you
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