Not just an Universal MediaCreationTool wrapper script with ingenious support for business editions, 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 > _- 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)_ > _- can override detected media by adding edition name / language / arch to script name_ 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 > _- implicit choice, includes setup override files (disable by adding `def` to script name)_ 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: > _- write `auto.cmd` to run on demand from media for auto upgrade with edition switch support and skip tpm_ > _- write `$OEM$` folder (if it exists) with post setup tweaks like `$OEM$\$$\Setup\Scripts\setupcomplete.cmd`_ > _- write `sources\PID.txt` to preselect edition at media boot or setup within windows (if configured)_ > _- write `sources\EI.cfg` to prevent product key prompt on Windows 11 consumer media (11 only)_ > _- write `AutoUnattend.xml` in boot.wim to enable local account on Windows 11 Home (11 only)_ > _- 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 ----------------- **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 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 ---------- [MediaCreationTool.bat](MediaCreationTool.bat) works smoothly, not having to deal with anti-consumer install checks.. 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 `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** 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_ Step 2: use [OfflineInsiderEnroll](https://github.com/abbodi1406/offlineinsiderenroll) to subscribe to the channel you want _while on 10, use BETA for Windows 11 22000.x builds (release), DEV for Windows 11 225xx.x builds (experimental)_ Step 3: check for updates via Settings - Windows Update and select Upgrade to Windows 11 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! **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 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._ 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_ Changelog --------- _No need to right-click Run as Admin, script will ask itself. Directly saving the Raw files no longer breaks line endings_ _We did it! We broke [the previous gist](https://git.io/MediaCreationTool.bat)_ ;) So this is the new home. **Thank you all!** [discuss on MDL](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/universal-mediacreationtool-wrapper-script-create-windows-11-media-with-automatic-bypass.84168/) ``` 2018.10.10: reinstated 1809 [RS5]! using native xml patching for products.xml; fixed syntax bug with exit/b 2018.10.12: added data loss warning for RS5 2018.11.13: RS5 is officially back! + greatly improved choices dialog - feel free to use the small snippet in your own scripts 2019.05.22: 1903 [19H1] 2019.07.11: 1903 __release_svc_refresh__ and enable DynamicUpdate by default to grab latest CU 2019.09.29: UPDATED 19H1 build 18362.356 ; RS5 build 17763.379 and show build number added LATEST MCT choice to dinamically download the current version (all others have hard-coded links) 2019.11.16: 19H2 18363.418 as default choice (updated hard-coded links) 2020.02.29: 19H2 18363.592 2020.05.28: 2004 19041.264 first release 2020.10.29: 20H2 and aniversary script refactoring to support all MCT versions from 1507 to 20H2!!! 2020.10.30: hotfix utf-8, enterprise on 1909+ 2020.11.01: fix remove unsupported options in older versions code breaking when path has spaces.. pff 2020.11.14: generate latest links for 1909,2004; all xml editing now in one go; resolved known cannot run script issues 2020.11.15: one-time clear of cached MCT, as script generates proper 1.0 catalog for 1507,1511,1703 since last update fixed compatibility with naked windows 7 powershell 2.0 / IPv6 / optional import $OEM$ / 1803+ business typo updated executables links for 1903 and 2004 2020.11.17: parse first commandline parameter as version, example: MediaCreationTool.bat 1909 2020.12.01: attempt to fix reported issues with 1703; no other changes (skipping 19042.630 leaked esd because it is broken) 2020.12.11: 20H2 19042.631; fixed pesky 1703 decryption bug on dual x86 + x64; improved cleanup; label includes version 2021.03.20: pre-release 21H1; optional auto upgrade or create media presets importing $OEM$ folder and key as PID.txt 2021.05.23: 21H1 release; enhanced script name args parsing, upgrade from embedded, auto.cmd / PID.txt / $OEM$ import 2021.06.06: create iso directly; enhanced dialogs; args from script name or commandline; refactoring is complete! 2021.08.04: done fiddling 2021.09.03: 21H2, both 10 and 11 [unreleased] 2021.09.25: Windows 11 with Skip TPM Check on media boot as well as on dynamic update (standalone toggle script available) final touches for improved script reliability; enhanced auto upgrade preset; win 7 powershell 2.0 compatible 2021.09.30: fix Auto Setup preset not launching.. automatically 2021.10.04: fix for long standing tr localization quirks; Skip TPM Check v2 (ifeo-based instead of wmi) 2021.10.05: 11 22000.194 Release (rofl W11 MCT has limited capabilities, so still using 21H1 MCT because it works fine) 2021.10.09: outstanding refactoring around Windows 11 MCT; minimize while waiting MCT; unified 7 - 11 appearence 2021.10.20: create generic iso if no edition arg; use Downloads folder; no 11 setup checks on boot in VirtualBox; fixes #2 2021.10.23: 11 22000.258 more intuitive presets; 11 setup override via AutoUnattend.xml or via boot.wim (for VirtualBox 5.x) with FIX arg only reliable ui automation; enhanced script output 2021.11.03: multiple download methods; improved automation; improved auto.cmd; moved autounattend.xml to boot.wim revising 11 setup bypass (wip) - not being content with any methods is the reason why I've not updated in a while 2021.11.09: skip windows 11 upgrade checks with setup.exe (not just auto.cmd); no server label; local account on 11 home auto.cmd has more fixes to keep files and apps on upgrade; reliable ui automation; alternative downloaders 2021.11.15: 11 22000.318 write output to script folder (or C:\ESD if run from zip); style: more consistent separation of arguments 20H2 builds with esd size above 4GB that had to be reverted at 19042.631: en,de,es,pt,fr,it,jp,zh (MCT limits) 2021.11.16: 10 19044.1288 - official release of 10 21H2 10 19043.1348 - newest 10 build - don't ask why ms is releasing these as such, it's not the first time 2021.12.07: skip windows 11 upgrade checks only via auto.cmd - just ignore server label, please 2021.12.15: fix regression with 1507-1709 not getting the correct fallback esd; fix dev '-noe' not autoclosing script 2021.12.22: improved auto.cmd handling of mismatched OS and target edition, obey 'def', 'auto' upgrades 7 to 10, not 11 ```