Mode (microsoft-windows-deployment-generalize-mode)
Mode
indicates whether, after completing other tasks, the computer returns to audit mode, or is set to start the Windows Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). For more information about modes, see Windows Setup Configuration Passes.
Generalize
is a special-case setting. It is processed after all other settings in that configuration pass.
Values
Audit |
Specifies that the computer starts in audit mode. |
OOBE |
Specifies that the computer starts the Windows Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). This is the default value. |
The default value for Mode
is OOBE.
Valid Configuration Passes
auditUser
Parent Hierarchy
Microsoft-Windows-Deployment | Generalize | Mode
Applies To
For a list of the Windows editions and architectures that this component supports, see Microsoft-Windows-Deployment.
XML Example
The following XML output shows a deployment with no asynchronous or synchronous commands.
<AuditComputerName>
<MustReboot>true</MustReboot>
<Name>MyComputer</Name>
</AuditComputerName>
<ExtendOSPartition>
<Extend>true</Extend>
</ExtendOSPartition>
<Generalize>
<ForceShutdownNow>true</ForceShutdownNow>
<Mode>Audit</Mode>
</Generalize>