Modify your Windows 10 installation media to suit your preferences.
Modify your Windows 10 installation media to suit your preferences.
I fixed that issue as well. For some reason, even though the PRO version had a name and description, NTLite was blind to it. I just had to enter the name again and that was good. The project is almost done, just have a bug with the version info being blank in System Properties and the dual disc is 13GB, so it needs to shrink to at least fit on a dual layer.
I managed to fix the problem. It was a beginner-level issue. For some reason, NTLite attached the WIM file, generated an ISO, and stored it inside the WIM. That caused the bloated disc. I discovered this when I reset the blank system settings and made a fresh WIM file. The previous one was around 13 GB, so I discarded it after mounting it. It won’t fit on a single-layer DVD, but it works well on dual-layer media or a large USB drive if needed. If anyone needs a standalone PRO or HOME version or both, just let me know and I’ll help upload it. There’s no activation code or license, so that shouldn’t cause any problems.
There are a few notes: some Windows 7 feel and branding will return to Windows 10 after an update, AeroGlass needs updating as Windows changes, and the watermark will appear in the PRO version. The HOME version already has it, so I didn’t bother removing it this time.
To refresh AeroGlass, download the right version from glass8.eu. If you want to remove the watermark, consider donating to the creator and saving a key for the AeroGlass folder.
Also, be aware that AeroGlass will keep asking at startup if you try to copy machine code. You’ll need that code to get the donation key and disable the nag and watermark.
Overall, it was an interesting journey—great to see how everything came together, especially getting Windows 9 Home for my laptops. Thanks to Electronics Wizardy and TheDelphiDude for their support.
With all the research I did—searching on Google to fix LayoutModification.xml and setting up Unattend.xml—I spent a few days. The LayoutModification.xml works for the taskbar but not the Start menu, which is fine since I’m using Classic Shell.
If it helps others, I’ve attached autounattend.xml, Unattend.xml, and LayoutModification.xml. The correct path worked automatically:
- autounattend.xml → root of installation folder
- Unattend.xml → %systemdrive%\Windows\System32\sysprep
- LayoutModification.xml → %allusersprofile%\microsoft\windows\Shell
After configuring, run sysprep audit and shut down via CMD or GUI.
I used VirtualBox to build a custom install. Once sysprep was done, I made a new virtual drive big enough for the WIM and extra files. I inserted the Windows 10 disc from my Win9 build, and when prompted for locale, just press SHIFT+F10.
After that, I created a virtual disk, formatted it with NTFS, and used DISM to capture the image. Then connected the VM to a USB drive via filters, copied the WIM file, and removed the USB once done.
If you haven’t extracted your Windows 10 install yet, do so to your computer (e.g., D:\ISO_Files\). Then copy the new WIM from the USB into the Sources folder.
To make a proper ISO, run Deployment Tools as Administrator, open Command Prompt, and type:
```
oscdimg.exe -m -o -u2 -udfver102 -bootdata:2#p0,e,bd:\iso_files\boot\etfsboot.com#pEF,e,bd:\iso_files\efi\microsoft\boot\efisys.bin d:\iso_files d:\Win9Home_AMD64.iso
```
Just ensure the spaces are correct. After finishing, attach your USB drive to the VM through the USB filters and copy the ISO file.
For more guidance, see these links:
- https://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.c...0-part-4-6
- https://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.c...0-part-5-6
- https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9668...-10-a.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...ne-options
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...-downloads
Let me know if you need further clarification!