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It’s even possible to generate and print image information for future reference.
Working with projects
you could also go directly to manage an online or offline image.
The"Manage online installation"opens the Windows image locally available on the current installation.
Inside the project, nudge the"Mount image"button.
On the page, choose the install.wim (or install.esd) image using the “Source” setting.
You also have to specify the destination mount directory in the"Destination"setting.
Otherwise, you may not be able to mount the image.
Finally, hit the"OK"button to mount the image.
You’re only modifying the operating system image.
Any modifications will be applied when the image is deployed to the system.
Therefore, changes made to the offline image do not affect your current installation.
As a result, directly opening and manipulating an install.ESD file is not possible.
One of the tools (I personally find interesting) is the option to create an unattended file.
The “unattended file” (typically named autounattend.xml) allows for automating the Windows 11 setup process.
The only caveat is that the creation of the file can be a tedious process.
However, the DISMTools includes an easy-to-follow wizard to create the autounattend.xml file.
This tool is designed primarily for online grid administrators and developers who require efficient management of images.
