diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d33850b..84849f6 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,21 +4,21 @@ A powerful yet simple windows 10 / 11 deployment automation tool as well! Presets ------- -1 **Auto Upgrade** with detected media, script assists setupprep for upgrading directly +1 ***Auto Upgrade*** with detected media, script assists setupprep for upgrading directly > _- can keep files and apps on more scenarios where os and target edition does not match_ > _- can switch detected edition by adding EditionID to script name_ > _- can troubleshoot upgrade failing by adding `no_update` to script name_ -2 **Auto ISO** with detected media in current folder directly _(or C:\ESD if run from zip)_ +2 ***Auto ISO*** with detected media in current folder directly _(or C:\ESD if run from zip)_ > _- can override detected media by adding edition name / language / arch to script name_ -3 **Auto USB** with detected media in specified usb target +3 ***Auto USB*** with detected media in specified usb target > _- for data safety, this is not fully automated - must select the usb drive manually in GUI_ -4 **Select** with user picked Edition, Language, Arch (x86,x64,both) - on specified target +4 ***Select*** with user picked Edition, Language, Arch (x86,x64,both) - on specified target > _- implicit choice, includes setup override files (disable by adding `def` to script name)_ -5 **MCT Defaults** runs unassisted, creating media without script modification +5 ***MCT Defaults*** runs unassisted, creating media without script modification > _- no added files, script passes `products.xml` and quits without touching media_ 1-4 presets will modify created media in the following ways: @@ -30,28 +30,30 @@ Presets > _- patch `winsetup.dll` in boot.wim to remove windows 11 setup checks when booting from media (11 only)_ > _- can disable by adding `def` to script name_ -simple deployment +Simple deployment ----------------- -`auto.cmd` is behind `Auto Upgrade` preset via GUI, or fully unnatended by renaming script with `auto MediaCreationTool.bat` -should make it easy to upgrade keeping files and apps when the OS edition does not match the created media -script is added to the created media so you can run it again at any time; can even use it on non-MCT windows 1x setup media -it is fairly generic - it will detect available editions in install.esd, pick a suitable index -then update EditionID in the registry to match the target; can even force upgrade to another edition, keeping files and apps! -also sets recommended setup options with the least amount of issues on upgrades _(includes 11 tpm bypass - disable via `def`)_ +**auto.cmd** is behind ***Auto Upgrade*** preset via GUI, +or fully unnatended by renaming script with `auto MediaCreationTool.bat` +Should make it easy to upgrade keeping files and apps when the OS edition does not match the created media +Generated script is added to the created media so you can run it again at any time +It is fairly generic - it will detect available editions in install.esd, pick a suitable index, then +update EditionID in the registry to match target; can even force upgrade to another edition, keeping files and apps! +Also sets recommended setup options with least amount of issues on upgrades -Let's say the current OS is Enterprise LTSC 2019, and you use the business media to upgrade: -`auto.cmd` selects Enterprise index and adjust EditionID to Enterprise in the registry (backed up as EditionID_undo) -Maybe you also want to switch edition, ex. by renaming the script to `ProfessionalWorkstation MediaCreationTool.bat`: -`auto.cmd` selects Professional index and sets EditionID to ProWS in the registry. -Let's say the OS is Windows 7 Ultimate or PosReady, and you use the consumer media to upgrade: -`auto.cmd` selects Professional index, and sets EditionID to Pro or Enterprise, respectively. -In all cases, the script tries to pick an existing index, else a compatible one to keep files and apps on upgrade. - -Let's say you have a dozen PCs in several locations with versions: 7, 8.1, 10 and editions: Ultimate, Home, Enterprise LTSB.. -If you need to upgrade all to the latest 10 version and only use Pro, you could rename the script as: -`auto 21H2 Pro MediaCreationTool.bat` -Can even add a VL / MAK / retail product key in the same way to take care of licensing differences. -The script also picks up any `$OEM$` folder in the current location - for unified branding, configuration, tweaks etc. +> Let's say the current OS is Enterprise LTSC 2019, and you use the business media to upgrade: +> **auto.cmd** selects Enterprise index and adjust EditionID to Enterprise in the registry (backed up as EditionID_undo) +> Maybe you also want to switch edition, +> ex. by renaming the script to `ProfessionalWorkstation MediaCreationTool.bat`: +> **auto.cmd** selects Professional index and sets EditionID to ProfessionalWorkstation in the registry. +> Let's say the OS is Windows 7 Ultimate or PosReady, and you use the consumer media to upgrade: +> **auto.cmd** selects Professional index, and sets EditionID to Professional or Enterprise, respectively. +> In all cases, the script tries to pick an existing index, else a compatible one to keep files and apps on upgrade. +> +> Let's say you have a dozen PCs spread with versions: 7, 8.1, 10 and editions: Ultimate, Home, Enterprise LTSB.. +> If you need to upgrade all to the latest 10 version and only use Pro, you could rename the script as: +> `auto 21H2 Pro MediaCreationTool.bat` +> Can even add a VL / MAK / retail product key in the same way to take care of licensing differences. +> The script also picks up any `$OEM$` folder in the current location - for unified branding, configuration, tweaks etc. Windows 10 ---------- @@ -61,18 +63,18 @@ Windows 10 Windows 11 and the TPM / SecureBoot / CPU / Storage setup checks ---------------------------------------------------------------- [MediaCreationTool.bat](MediaCreationTool.bat) creates 11 media that will **automatically skip clean install checks** -`Auto Upgrade` preset, or launching included `auto.cmd` from the created media will **automatically skip upgrade checks** -To NOT bypass upgrade setup checks, rename the script as `def MediaCreationTool.bat` or run `setup.exe` from the created media -Note that `MCT Defaults` preset creates a vanilla media without modifications! +***Auto Upgrade*** preset, or launching `auto.cmd` from the created media will **automatically skip upgrade checks** +Running `setup.exe` from the created media does not bypass setup checks - use `auto.cmd` instead! +To NOT add bypass to the media, use ***MCT Defaults*** preset or rename the script as `def MediaCreationTool.bat` -Regarding the bypass method, for a more reliable and future-proof experience, -clean installation is still handled via _winsetup.dll_ patching in _boot.wim_ -upgrade is now handled only via `auto.cmd` with the */Product Server* trick -*Just ignore the 'Windows Server' label, please!* -Note that [Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd](bypass11/Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd) acts globally and **will skip upgrade checks via setup.exe as well** +> Regarding the bypass method, for a more reliable and future-proof experience, +> clean installation is still handled via _winsetup.dll_ patching in _boot.wim_ +> upgrade is now handled only via `auto.cmd` with the */Product Server* trick +> *Just ignore the 'Windows Server' label, please!* +Note that [Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd](bypass11/Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd) acts globally and **will skip upgrade checks via setup.exe** -Get RP/BETA/DEV 11 builds via Windows Update on "unsupported" hardware ----------------------------------------------------------------------- +Get RP/BETA/DEV 11 via Windows Update on "unsupported" hardware +--------------------------------------------------------------- Step 1: use [Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd](bypass11/Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd) to automatically bypass setup requirements _It's a set it and forget it script, with built-in undo - v7 using more reliable /Product Server trick_ @@ -81,24 +83,22 @@ _while on 10, use BETA for Windows 11 22000.x builds (release), DEV for Windows Step 3: check for updates via Settings - Windows Update and select Upgrade to Windows 11 -If you already have a 11 ISO, USB or extracted Files and want to add a bypass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ +Already have a 11 ISO, USB or extracted Files and want to add a bypass +---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use [Quick_11_iso_esd_wim_TPM_toggle.bat](bypass11/Quick_11_iso_esd_wim_TPM_toggle.bat) from the confort of right-click - SendTo menu -switches installation type to Server skipping install checks, or back to Client if run again on the same file, restoring hash! - +Switches installation type to Server skipping install checks, or back to Client if run again on the same file, restoring hash! **directly** on any downloaded windows 11 iso or extracted esd and wim, so there's no iso / dism mounting - _defiantly quick_ -works great with business / enterprise media since it comes with ei.cfg so setup won't ask for product key at start +Works great with business / enterprise media since it comes with ei.cfg so setup won't ask for product key at start for consumer / core media you can add a generic `EI.cfg` to the media\sources yourself with this content: `[Channel]` `_Default` -if setup still asks for product key, input retail or gvlk keys found in media\sources\product.ini -_gvlkprofessional=W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX gvlkcore=TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99_ -_gvlkenterprise=NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 gvlkeducation=NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 etc._ +> if setup still asks for product key, input retail or gvlk keys found in media\sources\product.ini +> _gvlkprofessional=W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX gvlkcore=TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99_ +> _gvlkenterprise=NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 gvlkeducation=NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 etc._ Note that [Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd](bypass11/Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd) **will work for manual upgrade as well** _regardless of mounted iso / usb media already having a bypass added or not_