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HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL INSTALL
HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL DRIVERS
HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL UPDATE
HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL ISO
HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL WINDOWS 8

HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL UPDATE

Note that Windows Update will not work in audit mode.

Ensure that the McAfee Security Scan program is NOT installed.

HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL INSTALL

For 64-bit devices, you’ll need to install 32 and 64 bit version.

Feel free to add additional (non-activating) programs as desired. Note that Microsoft Office, antivirus programs, and other applications that require activation are not included since sysprep removes system-specific information that is needed to maintain activation.īelow are some recommended base applications to include in your image. Examples include web browsers, media players, etc. Base applications are programs that you use frequently but do not require activation. Next step is to install base applications.

HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL DRIVERS

The drivers will later be injected during the capture phase. Copy the “FactoryDrivers” folder into C:\Recycler. It will automatically be excluded when the system is captured.ģ.

This will be a temporary folder for working with the reference image. Create a folder on the C: drive called “Recycler”. Attach the USB Drive containing the “FactoryDrivers” folderĢ. On the Reference Machine (Virtual Machine)ġ. It is also recommended to rename, zip, and backup the folder for future reference. Copy the FactoryDrivers folder to a USB drive. This will backup all drivers that are not part of the Windows 8.1 generic drivers md C:\FactoryDriversĭism /online /Export-Driver /Destination:C:\FactoryDriversĢ. This step assumes that the destination device is running the factory image and has all drivers preinstalled by the vendor.ġ. In order for the reference image to fully function on the destination device, model-specific drivers must be injected into the image. Keep closing this as many times as needed in this step. Note that whenever Windows reboots, it will display this box. Since the system is not yet ready to be sealed, click the X button to close it. This is the stage where drivers, applications, and customizations are applied. Once Windows reboots, it will log on as administrator and the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) will appear. Windows will reboot into audit mode where we will customize our image. DO NOT proceed when you see the personalize screen below. This will postpone booting to give time to boot to DVD in the later steps.ġ0.

At the end of the file, create a new line and type in: bios.bootDelay = “10000”. Browse to where the virtual machine files are stored. Select the DVD drive and choose to use an ISO. However, it is recommended to leave it at 60 GB but store it as a single file. You may choose to edit the disk size or split the virtual hard disk. By default, the virtual machine will be stored in your documents folder. Enter a descriptive name for the reference image.

HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL WINDOWS 8

Select Microsoft Windows and choose which bit version of windows 8 you will be deploying on your device. Select “I Will install the operating system later”. This VM will help create a custom image that will replace the manufacturer's image.Ģ.

Programs you want to have on your custom imageįrom this point forward, the virtual machine (VM) will be known as the reference machine or reference image.

Flash drive or external drive with 16+ GB free space and formatted as NTFS.

It is recommended to use the same bit version as the one installed by the manufacturer.

HOW TO WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL ISO

Use Microsoft’s tool to create both an ISO and USB.

You’ll need to either transfer a retail license, purchase an upgrade, or find the Windows 8.1 Core Connected ISO image elsewhere This version is not included in the standard image.

Note: The product key in some windows 8 tablets such as Winbooks cannot be used with most Windows 8.1 media since their version is “Windows 8.1 with Bing” (aka Core Connected).

If you want to try it out, you can use a generic key (these won’t activate).

At least 3 free USB ports (For keyboard, Windows 8.1 Setup USB, and Backup USB Drive).

Windows 8.1 Laptop/Tablet with SSD/eMMC drive and UEFI-compatible motherboard.

Ensure you are downloading version 6 as version 7 will not allow you to create 32-bit Virtual Machines.

SSD drive is preferable to speed up process but mechanical is fine.

To get started, you’ll need the following: You will create a virtual machine, configure it to your specifications, and deploy it to your device. To make a wimboot installation, a Virtual-to-Physical Migration or V2P can be done.