Hi,

On Server 2012 R2, I want to automate the language and credentials step. For this I have created unattend file and when tested the client ... client machines don't follow the unattend settings. (Copied to the \\Server\RemoteInstall\WdsClient)
What would be the possible reason? Why WDS unattend didn't made any c

Hi,

Windows Deployment Services client unattend file. To automate the Windows Deployment Services client user interface screens (for example, for entering credentials, choosing an install image, and configuring the disk), create an Unattend.xml file and save it to the \WDSClientUnattend folder on the Windows Deployment Services server. For instructions, see Configuring unattended installation for the Windows Deployment Services client.

If the configuration is right, but it doesnt apply, please post back the answer file here for our research.

Hi,

Thanks for reply. I have created unateend file but its not working.
Here is the file : http://1drv.ms/NurWtX

Hi N.A.Malik,

In your unattend file, you used 32 bit (x86) components:
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" processorArchitecture="x86">

However, the image that you used to create the unattend file is 64 bit (x64):

wim:d:/data/win8-fjs-oem-x64/sources/install.wim#Windows 8

However, in this case it's the architecture of the boot image that matters. If the boot image you are PXE booting to is a 64 bit image, you need to change the components to the x64 versions.

More information about this can be found in the TechNet article 'Best Practices for Authoring Answer Files'.

Hope this helps,

David
Windows Outreach Team - IT Pro
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