When you need to install a fresh copy of Windows 10, you typically start your computer with a bootable media and go through the setup process to manually configure various settings, including region and language, product key, and partitions. Then after the installation completes, you're presented with the out-of-box experience (OOBE) to finish the setup, configuring personal settings like keyboard, account, and privacy settings.
Although it's not a difficult process to handle for most tech-savvy users, you still have to sit through the installation and answer questions which can take a very long time, even more when you need to install Windows 10 on multiple devices.
If you want to speed up and automate the installation process, you can create a special file with the answers to every question, which you can save in the bootable media and the setup can read automatically to perform an unattended installation of Windows 10.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to create an autounattend.xml answer file containing all the necessary settings to perform a basic unattended installation of the OS.
How to create unattended Windows 10 installation media
There are many ways to create and set up an answer file to install Windows 10 hands-free. In this guide, we show you the steps to get started to create an answer file to install the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Pro on a device using Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) with a single drive.
The answer file that we'll be creating erases everything on the hard drive, it creates and configures the required partitions, and installs Windows 10 using the most common settings.
Warning: This is a friendly reminder that the installation process will completely erase the hard drive of your computer. If you have anything important on this device, it's recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.
Before proceeding
Before diving into this project, you'll need a few things:
How to install Windows System Image Manager
If you have the skills, you can create an answer file manually, but most people will need to use the Windows System Image Manager (SIM) feature from the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) to create the file that the setup will use to install Windows 10 without user interaction. So follow these steps:
Once you create the answer file, you can adjust the settings and reuse it for other installations, instead of having to use the Windows System Image Manager tool.
How to create a new answer file project
After installing the Windows System Image Manager, you can import the installation files to your device, and set up the environment to create an answer file.
Importing Windows 10 image files to your PCSslc Model Installation File Cabinet
In order to create an answer file, you need to open a Windows 10 image and create a catalog of all the components to automate an installation, but to do that you must first import the installation files onto your device. Here's how:
In order to continue, you need an ISO file that contains an install.wim image file. If you have an ISO that you built using the Media Creation Tool, you're likely to have an install.esd, which you won't be able to open because it's encrypted.
If you don't have an .wim image file, you can get the required image format by downloading the latest Windows 10 ISO file from the Windows Insider Program or MSDN with a subscription.
Creating an install.wim file
Alternatively, after importing the installation files onto your device, you can use the DISM command tool to export the image files and create an .wim image from an .esd file using these steps:
Setting up an answer file environment
In order to prepare the environment to create a new answer file project, do the following:
After completing the steps, you now have the environment set up to create an answer file. You'll also know that a new answer file has been created with the various stages you can configure to automate the installation of Windows 10.
How to create a Windows 10 answer file
An answer file contains seven different stages (passes), and the passes that you need to configure will depend on the type of automation you want to create.
In this guide, we'll be configuring an autounattend.xml answer file with the minimum requirements to automate the entire installation of Windows 10 Pro, as such we will be configuring passes 1 windowsPE, 4 specialize, and 7 oobeSystem.
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Pass 1 windowsPE
Configuring the pass '1 windowsPE,' you'll be able to setup region and language, hard drive configuration, installation location, and product key.
Important: Depending on the image you have, you may see the components name starting with amd64_Microsoft-Windows for the 64-bit version of Windows 10, or the x86_Microsoft-Windows name for the 32-bit version. For the purpose of this guide, we'll be using the amd64_Microsoft-Windows name format.
Configuring language and region settings
In order to configure the region and language settings during an installation, do the following:
Configuring installation settings
In order to perform an unattended installation of Windows 10, you must configure an answer file that specifies the settings to properly configure the hard drive.
Once you've configured the DiskConfiguration settings, you'll need to set up the partition layout depending on whether your device is using a legacy BIOS or UEFI.
The reason is because BIOS-based devices only require two partitions (System Reserved and Windows), and UEFI-based devices requires four partitions (WinRE, EFI, MSR, and Windows).
Quick Tip: You can check if you're using BIOS or UEFI by opening System Information from the Start menu, and checking the 'System Summary.' If 'BIOS Mode' reads Legacy, then you're using BIOS; if it reads UEFI, then you're using UEFI.
BIOS only: Creating and modifying partitions
If you've a computer using legacy BIOS, continue with these steps. Otherwise, skip this part, and follow the UEFI instructions below.
To configure the partition layout for a device using BIOS, use these steps:
Using the above steps, we carved the partitions. The next step is to specify the required file format and partition properties.
In the steps, using the Order and PartitionID, we're specifying how the setup should configure on each of the two raw partitions we created earlier.
You can learn more about the partition layout required for a BIOS system in this Microsoft support page.
The last thing left to do in this part is to indicate the set up where to install Windows 10:
The above settings tell the setup to install Windows 10 on the first drive inside the second partition.
Once you complete these steps continue with the Defining the product key instructions.
UEFI only: Creating and modifying partitions
If you have a computer using UEFI, continue with these steps. Otherwise, skip this part, and follow the BIOS instructions outlined above.
Using the above steps, we carved the partition. The next step is to specify the require file format and partition properties. Here's how:
In the steps, using the Order and PartitionID, we're specifying how the set up should configure each of the four raw partitions we created earlier.
You can learn more about the partition layout required for an UEFI system in this Microsoft support page.
The last thing left to do in this part is to indicate the setup where Windows 10 should be installed. Here is how:
The above settings will indicate for the set up to install Windows 10 on the first drive inside the fourth partition.
Once you complete these steps continue with the Defining the product key instructions below.
Defining the product key
During the first pass, you can also specify the product key for the version of Windows 10 that you want to install. If you're creating an answer file that you'll use in multiple devices, you should be using a volume or generic product key.
To specify a product key, do the following:
You can also use a generic product key to create an answer file:
You can always check this Microsoft support website to find the appropriate generic key for your installation.
Pass 4 specialize
If you want to configure additional settings, such as model, manufacturer, computer name, device owner, timezone, and more during the installation, you can use these steps:
Pass 7 oobeSystem
Using an answer file, you can also define the options you want to configure during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) to finish setting up the installation without user interaction, including additional language settings, accept the licensing agreement, create an user account, and a lot more.
While you'll see the password in plain text, after saving the autounattend.xml file, the value you entered will be encrypted.
How to save a Windows 10 answer file project
Once you've completed setting up all the configurations to install Windows 10 automatically, you need to remove all the unmodified components, validate the answer file, and save changes as an .xml file.
Removing unmodified components
Validating answer files
Saving the answer file
If you're configuring multiple answer files, it'll be best to save the files on a different folder with a descriptive name.
Adding the answer file to a USB installation media
In the case that you don't have a Windows 10 USB installation media, you can create one using the Media Creation Tool or using a third-party tool, such as Rufus.
How to install Windows 10 using an answer file
Once you have the USB bootable media with the answer files, you can perform an unattended installation of Windows 10 using an answer file using these steps:
Warning: This process will delete everything on your computer and install Windows 10 without the user interaction, as such make sure to connect the USB flash drive to the correct device. Otherwise, you may end up wiping out the incorrect computer.
In order for the media to boot you have to make sure that the device is configured to boot from the correct drive. This means you'll need to access the BIOS or UEFI firmware on your motherboard to change the boot order.
This process typically requires hitting one of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F10, or F12), the ESC, or Delete key as soon as you start your device. However, these settings will vary by manufacturer, and even by model. Make sure to check your PC manufacturer's support website for more specific instructions.
After getting access to the BIOS interface, look for the Boot menu, and make sure to change the boot order to start with the USB drive that includes the installation files, and save the settings (usually using the F10 key).
If your device has a UEFI firmware, then the steps to change the boot order will be different as well.
On a Windows 10 device, you need to go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, and under 'Advanced Startup,' click the Restart now button.
Then click on Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings, and click Restart.
Once you're in the UEFI firmware interface, look for the Boot options, and change the boot order to start with the USB drive that includes the installation files, and then save the settings.
If the drive is empty, check your manufacturer support website for details to access the UEFI firmware.
How to troubleshoot a Windows 10 answer file
Although an answer file can simplify and completely automate the process to install Windows 10, if you don't configure the settings perfectly, you may encounter errors and other problems that will cause the installation to stop and wait for the user input to continue.
If you're having problems validating the answer file, double-check the components you configured and make sure to delete any unmodified component.
In the case that you made a mistake configuring a setting value, don't empty the field, instead right-click the setting, and select the Revert Change option.
Before proceeding with the installation, disconnect the device from the network, because sometimes you may come across problems while Windows 10 tries to download updates. You can always reconnect to the network after the installation.
If you use an answer file with BIOS settings on an UEFI-based device, you may come across problems. Always make sure to use the correct settings for the device that you want to automate the installation of Windows 10.
If after triple-checking the settings using the Windows System Image Manager, you're still unable to get the answer file to work, then you'll need to open the autounattend.xml file with a text editor (such as Notepad) and correct any error.
For instance, in my case, the autounattend.xml file didn't work the first time, but after looking into the file, I found that the TypeID setting inside 'ModifyPartition' was an empty option, so I removed it, and then Windows 10 installed automatically.
You can also check out this Microsoft support website to learn more about each and everyone of the settings, which you can configure to create an answer file to perform an automated installation of Windows 10.
Wrapping things up
Although setting up an automated installation of Windows 10 may seem like a complicated process, it can end up being more difficult and time consuming trying to go through the installation and configuration manually, even more if you have to repeat the same steps on multiple computers.
In this guide, we looked at the steps to perform an unattended installation of Windows 10 using an autounattend.xml answer file that contains the minimum set of configurations to get you familiar with this process. It's virtually impossible to create an answer file that will fit every scenario, and you'll have to dig through the settings and figure out the components you need. Also, depending on your installation requirements, you may need to create multiple answer files.
While anyone can create and use an answer file, Microsoft designed this feature for organizations, as such you won't find an option to perform an installation using a Microsoft account. However, you can always create an installation with a Windows 10 local account and then link it to your Microsoft account. You can do this on Settings > Accounts > Your info, and clicking the Sign in with your Microsoft account instead link.
More Windows 10 resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources:
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