Up-to-Date Guide: Unattended Windows 11 Installation

In response to feedback about the outdated nature of my previous video on unattended installations of Windows 11, I've decided to revisit this topic. This guide provides updated steps on how to perform an unattended installation of Windows 11 that bypasses hardware and Microsoft account requirements, making it easier and more streamlined than before. Once you create the installation thumb drive, you won't need to do anything—the installation will proceed automatically and the system will be more streamlined than ever before.

Key Points

1. Outdated Previous Video:

   • Previous video on unattended Windows 11 install was outdated.
   • The new method bypasses hardware and Microsoft account requirements.
   • Installs automatically from a thumb drive, with reduced bloatware.

2. Previous Videos Recap:

   • Offered various methods for installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
   • Provided techniques to debloat Windows 11.
   • Updated video on bypassing Microsoft account requirements.

3. Unattended Installation Process:

   • Utilizes an XML file generator to automate installation.
   • Allows for automatic answering of standard installation prompts.
   • Includes options to bypass system requirements and Microsoft account setup.

4. Key Setup Options:

   • Language: Choose preferred language; option to add secondary or third languages.
   • Architecture: Choose between 64-bit, 32-bit, or ARM versions.
   • Bypass System Requirements: Option to skip TPM, secure boot, and internet connection requirements.
   • Partitioning: Various options, including automatic setup. Option to wipe partition and format as GPT.
   • Product Key: Option to set a generic product key or use one stored in the BIOS for pre-configured systems.

5. User Accounts:

   • Bypass Microsoft account requirements by creating local accounts.
   • Decide on default login behavior: no automatic login, local account auto-login, built-in administrator account (generally not recommended).

6. System Settings:

• Password expiration settings.
• Account lockout policy configuration.

6. File Explorer Tweaks:

   • Show/hide system/hidden files.
   • Show file extensions.
   • Use classic context menu.
   • Configure taskbar icons and search results preferences.

7. Other Settings:

   • Personalization settings (e.g., themes, background).
   • Allow automatic software installations using a PowerShell script (in beta, may not function correctly).

In the next steps, the content suggests using a web-based XML file generator to create the configuration file necessary for setting up an unattended Windows 11 installation. Functions, such as customization of language, architecture options, and user account settings, among others, are detailed.

Additional Information

• Highlight of a VIP SCD key sponsor, offering a valid Windows 11 license at a discounted price ($20) with the discount code 'cyber CPU.'
• Warning about challenges with automatic partitioning that might occur with multiple hard drives or mixed storage types (e.g., M2 SSD and an HDD).
• Users can avoid these challenges by disconnecting other hard drives or manually specifying partitioning details during the setup.
• Acknowledgement of the presence of new settings in the generator tool that can make the setup process more efficient.

Disclaimers

• Be aware of the potential risks of data loss, especially on machines with multiple drives when opting for automated disk partitions.