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  1. Windows 11 Update KB5046683: Enhanced Out of Box Experience for 24H2

    On October 24, 2024, Microsoft rolled out an important update for Windows 11, denoted as KB5046683, particularly aimed at improving the Out of Box Experience (OOBE) for users of version 24H2. Whether you're a new user setting up your device for the first time, or someone getting reacquainted...
  2. Microsoft to Enhance Windows 11 MDM Enrollment with Automatic Quality Updates

    According to a recent article published on Petri IT Knowledgebase, Microsoft has unveiled significant changes to the Windows Mobile Device Management (MDM) enrollment process for devices managed through Intune. Set to take effect with the October 2024 Windows update, these changes focus on...
  3. Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 Update Process for Intune Devices

    Introduction According to a recent article from Neowin, Microsoft is set to enhance the way Windows 11 updates are deployed on devices managed through Intune. The tech giant's strategy involves streaming Windows 11 Quality Updates directly during the initial setup, known as the Out of Box...
  4. Windows 11 OOBE Update KB5043939: Enhancing Initial User Experience

    Introduction In a bid to streamline the initial setup process for Windows 11 24H2 users, Microsoft has rolled out an Out of Box Experience (OOBE) update under the designation KB5043939. This update was officially launched on September 10, 2024, in alignment with this month's Patch Tuesday...
  5. Releasing Windows 10 Build 19043.1319 (21H1) to Release Preview Channel

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10, version 21H1 Build 19043.1319 (KB5006738) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H1. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that prevents you from accessing the...
  6. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15019 for PC

    Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are excited to be releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15019 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. FYI: This build does have some platform related bugs that will impact the ability to play popular games on your PC. These platform bugs are unrelated...
  7. OOBE update for Windows 10 Version 1511: January 10, 2017

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    Windows 7 problem with changing windows 7 log on screen background

    Guys, I tried to change the log on screen.First I located to the computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background and added a new DWORD value from0 to 1.Then I navigated to the C:\Windows\System32\Oobe folder and made a new folder renamed...
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    Windows 7 Sysprep causes BSOD. SSD fault?

    Hi, Posted this in the Installation & Upgrade forum but might be better here. My company has about 10 new HP 2570p laptops. These have 128GB SSD. I have set up two of these laptops in audit mode with all drivers, updates and software configured. I then went to sysprep, selected OOBE -...
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    Windows 7 Sysprep causes BSOD. SSD fault?

    Hi, My company has about 10 new HP 2570p laptops. These have 128GB SSD. I have set up two of these laptops in audit mode with all drivers, updates and software configured. I then went to sysprep, selected OOBE - generalise and shutdown. The first laptop gave me a BSOD preventing Windows...
  11. Setting DPI in unattend.xml may not work if region settings are changed during OOBE

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  12. Setting DPI in unattend.xml may not work if region settings are changed during OOBE

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    Windows 7 error in answer file on install trying to move user directories

    I am trying to move user directories when doing a clean install of windows Pro. During the OOBE boot, I get this error: Windows could not parse or process unattend answer file [C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml] for pass [oobe]. The setting specified in the error file cannot be applied. The...
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    Windows 7 Audit mode, Disk Cleanup utility of Windows 7 SP1 and sysprep

    Hi In Audit mode, before running the sysprep /generalize /oobe /reboot command, I have to run the Disk Cleanup utility of Windows 7 SP1 to delete any unnecessary files or this is not necessary? In other words, the removal of unnecessary files made ​​with the generalize option of Sysprep is the...
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    Windows 7 Changing default profile and problems

    Hi To change the default profile in Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, during the its installation, I passed immediately in Audit mode by means of the Ctrl+Shift+F3 sequence. So, I have updated Windows 7 and I have configured it. Then, I put in the c:\windows\panther directory the Unattend.xml file...
  16. CBS error 0x800f0842 may be logged when setting up a Windows 7 image

    When you install a Windows 7 edition other than Enterprise and Ultimate, after OOBE/Windows welcome you can only have one language pack installed. However, you can install multiple language packs into the installation package prior to deployment and... Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Windows cannot install required files. Make sure all files required for installation are available a

    Hi; I am having the following error when deploying Windows 7 via Windows Development Service. "Windows cannot install required files. Make sure all files required for installation are available and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070714" This error comes up right when the machine...
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    Windows 7 Windows cannot install required files. Make sure all files required for installation are available a

    Hi; I am having the following error when deploying Windows 7 via Windows Development Service. "Windows cannot install required files. Make sure all files required for installation are available and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070714" This error comes up right when the machine...
  19. CBS error 0x800f0842 may be logged when installing a Windows 7 image

    When you install a Windows 7 edition other than Enterprise and Ultimate, after OOBE/Windows welcome you can only have one language pack installed. However, you can install multiple language packs into the installation package prior to deployment and... Link Removed
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    Windows 7 OSK during OOBE

    In constructing images for an industrial touch screen PC, I have noticed that the OSK (On Screen Keyboard) shows up during the OOBE (Out of Box Experience) on the English image, and the German Image. I specifically enabled this for the logon screen and was surprised to see it during the OOBE...