Windows 10 Can You Convert an Existing OS from ESD to WIM?

[Peterr]

Can one convert an existing OS from .ESD to .WIM or is it just the installation media you convert such as a flash drive?

 

[Neemobeer]

You can export the WIM file from the ESD file with DISM.

• Copy the ESD file somewhere (for example C:\ESD\install.esd
• Display the available install.wim images with the following command
  • DISM /Get-WIMInfo /WimFile:C:\ESD\install.esd
  • Make note of the Index for the install.wim file you need
• Run the following command to extract the install.wim file (for example Windows 10 Pro)
  • DISM /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:C:\ESD\install.esd /SourceIndex:8 /DestinationImageFile:C:\ESD\install.wim /Compress:max /CheckIntegrity

Then you should have the install.wim file available add it into your boot usb.

 

[Peterr]

Yes thank you I can convert to a flash drive. You answered my question in that I cannot convert a existing OS, only the instillation media.
I will use your directions to create the installation media but not install as .WIM until necessary.

 

[Neemobeer]

Well actually you can capture the running os along with everything installed, but the system won't be usable after.

 

[Peterr]

I did not think it would be; thank you. I am currently studying the information in post #2.
I have a stick with Esd from the MCT. Is there a way I can make a new stick to create .wim?
I use the web but have not found a way I can understand. Some are in another language while others cost. Others are very complex, for me..

 

[Peterr]

I found power ISO and it seems a good way to convert .esd to .wim.
I do no know how to open the MCT without starting the installation process within the flash drive I download to..
Second, after conversion do I need to use Rufus to make the file bootable?
This is all done within the flash drive, correct?
My goal is to make a .wim bootable flash drive.

 

[Peterr]

I don't have much luck converting from .ESD to .WIM because of my average level. Instructions I get are accurate but my level requires a bit more pablum feeding step by step which I do not expect..
Anyway, I can use DISM with the MCT via .ESD to repair corrupted files as in the last cumulative update. I notice you used what I believe is a Samsung Galaxy - how do you like it?