System Reset Windows 10 + unattend.xml

2016-03-24

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_{Thursday, March 24, 2016 5:50 PM}

Hello

Can you help me how to use an unattend.xml after reset PC from the Windows 10 recovery option ? I already have the unattend file and it works ok when apply sysprep but I also want same unattend applies after reset PC option selected from Windows 10 recovery.

Thank you

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_{Friday, March 25, 2016 5:26 AM ✅Answered}

Hi EARP_81,

Which part of the customization that you would like to keep after PC reset?

Reset PC is a feature call push button reset, which prepares the PC for recycling or for transfer of ownership by reinstalling the OS, removing all user accounts and contents (e.g. data, Classic Windows applications, and Universal Windows apps), and restoring preinstalled customizations to their factory state.

For OEM machines, they could add some scripts during the reset, see the article below:

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/mt210509(v=vs.85).aspx

Reset your PC part.

You may also consider step 7: Customizations stored in provisioning packages under C:\Recovery\Customizations are applied to the new OS.

Regards

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_{Sunday, March 27, 2016 7:29 PM}

Hello Michael,

Thank you for your reply really appreciated, after reset PC system, I want to skip OOBE settings. System should enter directly to Windows Desktop

Thank you

_{Tuesday, March 29, 2016 8:28 AM}

Hi EARP,

Please take a look at the ariticle I shared above.

Based on my understanding, either using scripts or take use of the provisioning packages should work here.

For the detailed steps, you might need to follow the official articles.

Regards

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_{Monday, April 4, 2016 1:48 PM}

Hi Michael,

Finally I get working extensibility points, and also use ScanState tool to capture Windows Apps. Thank you for all your support. Now after reset the PC some of my customizations are preserved

Thank you

Edgar

_{Sunday, September 8, 2019 7:37 AM}

Hello

Can you help me how to use an unattend.xml after reset PC from the Windows 10 recovery option ? I already have the unattend file and it works ok when apply sysprep but I also want same unattend applies after reset PC option selected from Windows 10 recovery.

Thank you

1. Use only oobe

...

2. dont use encrypted Passwords in your unattend.xml

<Value>testpassword</Value>
<PlainText>true</PlainText>

      </Password>
      <Description></Description>
      <DisplayName>Testuser</DisplayName>
      <Group>Administrators</Group>
      <Name>Testuser</Name>
     </LocalAccount>
    </LocalAccounts>

3. dto. in <AutoLogon>

4. delete the Option:

5. save the unattend.xml in the root from your usb-stick.

6. start your new pc or make a systemreset with delete all your data

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