Unattend File Issues for Windows 10 Enterprise

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ngolpeo.telus

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Good day, I'm new to NTLite and after creating an ISO and installing it I keep getting an error message stating issues with answer file panther. Afterwards installation won't go through and will keeps restarting. Thank you.
 
Please attach your preset file (after removing any user passwords or possible license keys).
 
garlin said:
1. Is there a reason for using a pirated Windows XP product key? Or is this a placeholder?

For a normal Enterprise install, you should use a generic install or KMS product key.

2. <WillShowUI> is an invalid attribute for <ProductKey>.
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1. I just placed it as a placeholder instead of putting the correct one.

2. What attribute should i place

Thank you
 
I had to make a few corrections in your autounattend.xml, before it passed OOBE.

1. Removed these directives as they're deprecated, and can potentially interfere with other settings:
Code: 
                               <SkipMachineOOBE>true</SkipMachineOOBE>
                               <SkipUserOOBE>true</SkipUserOOBE>

2. Fixed <Name> as it must be one word.
Code: 
                                               <Name>TELUSTECH</Name>

3. Removed this:
Code: 
                                <ProductKey>
                                        <Key>fckgw-rhqq2-yxrkt-8tg6w-2b7q8</Key>
                                        <WillShowUI>Always</WillShowUI>
                                </ProductKey>
Code: 
                                <ProductKey>
                                        <Key>fckgw-rhqq2-yxrkt-8tg6w-2b7q8</Key>
                                </ProductKey>
 

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Hello,
I'm trying to create an unattended Windows 11 Pro version that asks for a product key after installation.
In IT we need a Windows 11 Pro version where we only have to worry about it at the end of the installation. We don't have the time to be there during the installation.
 
flyingjoker said:
I'm trying to create an unattended Windows 11 Pro version that asks for a product key after installation.
In IT we need a Windows 11 Pro version where we only have to worry about it at the end of the installation. We don't have the time to be there during the installation.
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From Unattended mode, enable Specialize / Skip auto activation and don't provide any product keys.

Add a new command to Post-Setup (User) to launch System Settings:

CommandParameters
cmd/c start ms-settings:activation
 
this XML doesn't work, can someone help me?

Mod note: Redacted license key from preset.
 

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flyingjoker said:
Hello,
I'm trying to create an unattended Windows 11 Pro version that asks for a product key after installation.
In IT we need a Windows 11 Pro version where we only have to worry about it at the end of the installation. We don't have the time to be there during the installation.
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My experience with several laptops (HP and Lenovo) has been that if the keys were activated in Windows 11 previously, and the mainboard is not replaced, the laptops will be automatically re-activated after deployment of an image.

I think the "skip product key during installation" is an "unattend.xml" feature, and I usually work in WSIM. The XML tag would be:

XML: 
<SkipAutoActivation>true</SkipAutoActivation>

And I can see this is added in your NTLite XML file.
 
OEM PC's (Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS) have BIOS product keys and will auto-activate. A specific product key is required in Unattended if you want to override the SKU. For example, installing Pro on a Home-edition PC.
 
It's more about installing Windows 11 on Mini PCs and virtual machines.
Can you adjust my XML and upload it again so that it works? I've already invested 40 hours and it doesn't work, the last time it was under Windows 7 it wasn't a problem.
 
Setup only provides one chance to enter the license key, during WinPE before the install begins. If you decide to skip it, then it's your responsibility to provide the license after the install is completed.

Most users run a Post-Setup licensing script, or use my suggestion and run a command to launch the Activation screen on the desktop. This part hasn't changed since W7, except for the settings app.
 
Yes, but the unattended installation doesn't go through, now there are always errors when creating the user. Always mistakes, I'm tired of it. I invested 40 hours.
 
You're frustrated, but haven't really explained your project other than posting an Unattended file. It's more constructive to share the working preset (again remove any user passwords or license key) to see if you've done something wrong.
 
flyingjoker said:
Yes, but the unattended installation doesn't go through, now there are always errors when creating the user. Always mistakes, I'm tired of it. I invested 40 hours.
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I tried your preset above, and Windows 11 reaches the login screen. However, it seems you have not created a user to login inside your "unattend.xml", and the built-in Administrator account is disabled by default.

I can feel the frustration, but please understand that many of us have spent more than 400 hours just to get everything sorted out as intended. I have spent more than 10 years to work smoothly with MDT for Win7/10/11.

I would suggest you do the following:

1) Reset the "SkipMachineOOBE" and "SkipUserOOBE" options in Unattended section inside NTLite, as both are deprecated in Windows 11.
2) You need to create a local user account for login. Press the "Add local account" button at the top of the toolbar inside NTLite to create one.
 
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