diff --git a/README.mkdn b/README.mkdn index 38cd44a..afb18ba 100644 --- a/README.mkdn +++ b/README.mkdn @@ -4,6 +4,31 @@ This right here is my configuration for Windows, made for myself, documented for #### May alternatively be called "St-Denis Sane Unattend Configuration", or "St-DeSUCo" in short. +# How to use + +Each approach has a different way to use this piece of work. Major known ones are covered here. + +## Virtual Machines + +1. Create the VM with the stock Windows 10/11 ISO, you may power it off when it boots into the setup. +> VMware Workstation users must NOT power on the VM after it's been created if Easy Install is in place! +2. Add a new CD drive and put the ISO in releases to it. +> You may also pack your own by checking `.github/workflows/release.yml` Build ISO step in this repo. +3. Boot the VM up and roll with it! + +## Rufus/Media Creation Tool/Manual file copy [Recommended for UEFI!] + +1. Flash the USB drive with the stock Windows 10/11 ISO. +2. Mount the ISO and copy `autounattend.xml` to the root of the drive. For example, if your flash drive is in drive `E:`, you have to copy `autounattend.xml` there. +3. Boot from the USB and roll with it! + +## Ventoy/`dd` in Linux/Direct ISO modification [Recommended for Legacy BIOS!] + +1. Download the ISO from Microsoft's website or create one using Media Creation Tool. +2. Inject the `autounattend.xml` file into the ISO using the appropriate software. I use UltraISO on Windows. +3. Copy the ISO to your Ventoy drive/Flash the ISO using `dd`. +4. Boot into the setup and roll with it! + # File list - `autounattend.xml`: Answer file to bundle with installer disk to do the base configuration automatically.