
If you need to make multiple updates or test settings, generalize the device again and add another batch of settings in the Specialize Configuration pass.Ħ auditUser: Runs as soon as you start audit mode. These settings are triggered both at the beginning of audit mode and at the beginning of OOBE. When you apply an Unattend file with DISM to an offline image, only the settings in this configuration pass are processed.Ĥ specialize: Most settings should be added here. If you’re modifying existing images, you can usually ignore these settings.Ģ offlineServicing: These settings are applied to offline images where you apply an Unattend file with DISM using the Apply-Unattend option. Each configuration pass represents an installation phase where settings can be configured:ġ windowsPE: These settings are used by the Windows Setup installation program. You can specify which configuration pass to add new settings. A full list of answer file settings (also known as Unattend settings) is in the Unattended Windows Setup Reference.Įnterprises can control other settings by using Group Policy. While you can set many Windows settings in audit mode, some settings can only be set by using an answer file or Windows Configuration Designer, such as adding manufacturer's support information.



Windows Setup will automatically search for answer files in certain locations, or you can specify an unattend file to use by using the /unattend: option when running Windows Setup (setup.exe).

You can also create settings that trigger scripts in your images that run after the first user creates their account and picks their default language. Answer files (or Unattend files) can be used to modify Windows settings in your images during Setup.
