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- Load and customize the reference computer. The reference computer is your model from which to create your customized image. Set it up how you like (ie programs, drivers, etc) – just keep in mind that sysprep will remove certain elements depending on which switches you utilize in the command.
- Sysprep the reference computer. If you would like to customize the sysprep process, create an unattend.xml file and place it in: C:\windows\system32\sysprep.
- Use ImageX to capture the image. Boot the reference computer into the WindowsPE environment. Please note that while it is possible to place ImageX onto the root of your WindowsPE disc I prefer to place it into a separate Tools folder.
- (optional): Prepare the hard drive of the target computer to receive the image. Dependent on your situation you may need to prep the hard drive of the target computer.
- Overview
- Capture the image
- Apply the image
- Related topics
Capture a Windows image (.WIM) file and use it to deploy Windows to new devices.
You can start with either the install.wim file from a Windows distribution ISO, or you can generalize and capture a running Windows image into a .WIM file.
1.If you've booted into Windows, generalize the image so that it can be deployed to other devices. For more information, see Sysprep (Generalize) a Windows installation.
2.Boot the device using Windows PE.
3.Optional Optimize the image to reduce the time it takes your device to boot after you apply the image. Optimizing an image especially helps when you're building an image that you'll be deploying to many machines, like in a build-to-stock scenario.
4.Capture the Windows partition. For example:
Sample script
Below is an simple sample script that applies an image to a disk that's been partitioned using one of the hard disk partitioning scripts from step 2.
GImageX is a freeware tool that can capture, apply, mount, export, split and delete WIM files. It uses the Microsoft WIMGAPI API and supports Windows 7, 8 and 10 (including WinPE).
Imagex (Wimlib) is a free, open-source command-line tool for creating, managing and deploying Windows Imaging Format (WIM) files. It can capture, modify, compress, split, and create bootable USBs from WIM images.
Jan 8, 2019 · DISM replaces ImageX in Windows 10 and 8. Full details for creating a system image with DISM can be found here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardwa... ___________________________________________________________________. Power to the Developer!
Aug 30, 2020 · Learn the most efficient, native way to image a Windows partition using DISM or ImageX commands. Compare the pros and cons of different image formats, compression algorithms, and boot options.
Jan 12, 2010 · ImageX is a command-line tool that can create, edit, and apply disk images for Windows 7 systems. Learn what ImageX is, how it works, and what are its limitations and dependencies.
