About this tag
The unattended tag on WindowsForum.com covers automated Windows installation and configuration processes that require no user intervention. Discussions include creating unattended answer files (autounattend.xml) for Windows 11 24H2 and earlier versions, troubleshooting boot loops during unattended setup, suppressing restart prompts, and using batch files for unattended disk formatting. The tag also appears in the context of debloating tools like tiny11builder and Nano11 Builder, which leverage unattended answer files to produce customized Windows 11 ISOs. Additional topics include moving user folders to an SSD for performance and audio issues after the PC is left unattended.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Nano11 Builder: Ultra-Small Windows 11 ISOs via Aggressive Debloat

    NTDEV’s new Nano11 Builder takes the Windows‑11 debloat movement from pragmatic trimming to experimental minimalism, producing bootable ISOs and installed images measured in single‑digit gigabytes by surgically removing inbox apps, servicing infrastructure, and even parts of the Windows...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    tiny11builder 25H2 Update: Debloated Windows 11 ISOs with Copilot/Outlook Removal

    The tiny11builder project has received a significant refresh: the PowerShell-based builder now supports Windows 11 version 25H2 builds, adds explicit removal of Copilot and the new Outlook for Windows client, switches to more efficient recovery compression for smaller ISOs, and introduces...
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    • 25h2 adk automation autounattend bloatware bootable iso copilot copilot removal core variant debloat dism end of support esd esu image customization image optimization iso iso compression it admin kiosks lzms lzx offlineimage oobe open source oscdimg osimage osimagecustomization outlook outlookremoval powershell privacy recovery compression scripting teams teamsremoval tiny11 tiny11builder unattended virtualization vms wim windows 11 windows adk
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Move Windows User Folders to a Fast SSD for a Snappier PC

    I moved my Windows user folder to another SSD and the system felt like it shook off months of sluggishness almost overnight. Background The Windows user profile — the folder at C:\Users[YourName] — is the single place where Windows keeps your desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 11 [SOLVED] Win 11 24h2 unattend installation

    Hi, I work for a company that provides automated OS installations (Windows and Linux) for it's users/customers. I am having problems to install Win11 24h2 with an unattended installation. After the WinPE part/setup.exe the machine doesn't start and just cycles in the loading icon of the first...
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    Suppress Windows is restarting in 10 seconds

    Hello, When doing an unattended install how do I stop the message from appearing that states a restart will occur in 10 seconds. Thanks
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    Windows 7 Batch file to format HD Unattended

    Hey Guys, I was wanting to create a batch file to automatically format my harddrives unattended. My pc's are Windows 7. I dont want to press any keys, Id like for it to be fully unattended What I have so far is this: @echo off format C: /FS:NTFS /X Will this work? Have you guys tested any...
    • BoKnows04
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    • automation batch file hard drive hdd format ntfs pc build scripting testing unattended windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP Product key for xp

    I'm trying to install xp on an old computer we don't use very much. I can't find the product key. Currently i can't connect to the internet. I tried the UNATTENDED file but that code didn't work. I tried the regedit path but there was no WPAEvent listed. Any ideas?
    • jcupach
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    • installation offline old computer product key regedit support troubleshooting unattended windows xp wpaevent
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Audio problems Windows 10

    Audio works fine using my pc but after leaving it unattended with no audio playing it just seems to cut out. I come back and I'm not able to play any audio through headphones or speakers. When I restart my pc it works fine. If anyone has a fix for this it would be great. Otherwise I'm rolling...
  9. Ady

    Windows 7 Computer freezes when left unattended

    Hi everyone. For a long while now my computer freezes completely when left unattended. All the while it is being used, it's fine and I can use it continually to do resource intense tasks as well as less demanding tasks without issue. BUT, the moment to step away to make a cuppa... come back and...
    • Ady
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    • amd boot bsod computer configuration event viewer freezes graphics card hardware intermittent memory performance safe mode sfc scan startup items tech support troubleshooting ubuntu unattended windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 64 bit BSOD: Possibly after Driver Installation from Windows Update!

    On 05/06 after installing (thru Windows Update) the AMD SATA Contoller , the AMD - Other hardware - Storage Controller - AMD SATA Contoller & IE 10 for Windows 7 for x64 based systems, the problems BSOD began. As Critical Evens (2) I got : Windows Stopped working & Shutdown Unexpectedly...
    • agmi
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    • amd bsod critical events driver installation drivers error error codes event log hardware issues minidump reliability sata controller shutdown issues sleep mode storage controllers system issues troubleshooting unattended windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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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 8 Troubleshooting Windows 8 Pro Installation Error: Unattend Answer File Issue

    I'm trying to install Win 8 Pro. After a few mins into the beginning of the install, I receive the following error "Windows cannot read the <Productkey> setting from the unattend answer file." Pretty much all the solutions I've come across during a search deal with this error and installing in a...
    • silent54
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    • bios clean install configuration files disk image dvd burning error installation motherboard product key screen setup system requirements troubleshooting uefi unattended upgrade usb vmware windows 8
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Sysprep Fails After Deployment With: Windows could not finish configuring the system....

    Getting the message after Sysprep stating "Sysprep Fails After Deployment With: Windows could not finish configuring the system...." This is a new out-of-box Lenovo T530 laptop, it came pre-loaded with Windows 7 Pro. I pulled laptop from box and inserted our Windows 7 Pro SP 1 disk and...
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    • audit mode boot configuration deployment error gss hotfix imaging laptop lenovo network pro safe mode services settings ssd sysprep unattended windows 7 xml
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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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...
    • balubeto
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    • audit mode command prompt configuration configuration wizard copy profile device installation generalize installation issues internet explorer media player normal mode oobe profile management profile settings sysprep taskbar unattended windows 7 windows update
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  15. ELiTEFX

    Windows 7 Switchless Installer Addons for your Unattended Needs

    If you enjoy creating unattended Windows 7/8, XP installations using nLite and vLite etc then you'll find the latest nLite/vLite compatible Switchless Installer Freeware Addons and Update Packs over in the RyanVM.net Forum Link Removed. A perfect match to your Windows 7 Forums interests.
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    • add-ons compatibility customization forum freeware installation installer nlite ryanvm switchless tools unattended update packs vlite windows 7 windows 8 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Including some commands in an unatttend file

    Hi Running the sysprep /generalize /oobe /reboot /unattend:c:\Unattend.xml command in Audit mode, how do I create an answer file that allows to: 1) include a partition in the system protection of Windows 7 SP1. 2) rename and put a password to the Administrator account. 3) permanently...
    • balubeto
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    • administrator answer file audit mode command line file deletion partition management sysprep system protection unattended windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  17. reghakr

    Port St. Lucie mom accused of leaving tot at pool, buying beer with girl's ice cream money

    PORT ST. LUCIE — A mother accused of leaving her 3-year-old son unattended at a pool Wednesday while she apparently drank beer — using money an 11-year-old girl gave her to buy ice cream — was arrested on a child neglect charge, according to an affidavit released Thursday. Read Full Story: Link...
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    • affidavit arrest beer child neglect crime ice cream mother pool port st. lucie unattended
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 how to install all in once, Windows 7 , Office, winzip, gomplayer....?

    I am wondering is there any method i can use to insert all the programs and applications I need to Windows 7 DVD and when I do unattended installation I like it to install everything I want. Also I like to know what is this process or method called, so that i can look for it in google better...
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    Windows 7 Hide "Set Up Windows" GUI

    During my unattended Windows 7 instalation by SCCM I always receive the "Set Up Windows" GUI screen. How can I hide this ? Which setting is required in my unattend.xml file.
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    Windows 7 Win7 freezes ..no BSOD

    Hi there Win7 Ult. 64 bit ATI Radeon HD 2400 Intel E8400 Intel X25-M 80GB 4 x Seagate 1.5GB SATA drives. 2 x eSata. 2 x Internal. For some week now my machine just freezes when unattended. Sometimes within 10 minutes. No BSOD. The mouse cursor moves but ‘ click ‘ is...
    • richardhsm
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    • ccleaner chkdsk desktop diagnosis drivers event viewer freezes hardware intel e8400 mse no bsod radeon sata drive software ssd system freeze system issues troubleshooting unattended windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)