From 0fa0de81c6138cba00e415e59c351a96bd499480 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:45:10 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update Boot Image with CU Article 30 --- windows/deployment/update-boot-image.md | 20 +++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update-boot-image.md b/windows/deployment/update-boot-image.md index c9dbd31a63..a4e59d9fb8 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update-boot-image.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update-boot-image.md @@ -49,13 +49,17 @@ Microsoft recommends updating Windows PE (WinPE) boot images with the latest cum 1. Download and install the **Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)** from [Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install). + When installing the Windows ADK, for the purpose of this walk-through, it's only necessary to install the **Deployment Tools**. One of the tools installed will be the **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** command prompt. When using the **Command Line** option instead of the **PowerShell** option to run the commands in this walk-through, make sure to run the commands from the **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** command prompt. The **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** command prompt can be found in the Start Menu under **Windows Kits** > **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment**. + 1. Download and install the **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK** from [Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install). The **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK** is a separate download and install from the **Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)**. Make sure to individually download and install both. > [!IMPORTANT] > -> It's strongly recommended to download and install the latest version of the Windows ADK and the Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK. The latest versions of the Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK only include 64-bit boot images. - -When installing the Windows ADK, for the purpose of this walk-through, it's only necessary to install the **Deployment Tools**. One of the tools installed will be the **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** command prompt. When using the **Command Line** option instead of the **PowerShell** option to run commands, make sure to run the commands from this **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** command prompt. The **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** command prompt can be found in the Start Menu under **Windows Kits** > **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment**. +> It's strongly recommended to download and install the latest version of the Windows ADK and the Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK. +> +> However, since the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) doesn't support versions of Windows or the Windows ADK beyond Windows 10, the recommendation is to instead use the [ADK for Windows 10, version 2004](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install#other-adk-downloads). This version was the last version of the Windows ADK supported by MDT. +> +> Additionally, the latest versions of the **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK** only includes 64-bit boot images. If a 32-bit boot image is required, then the recommendation in this scenario is to also use the [ADK for Windows 10, version 2004](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install#other-adk-downloads). This version was the last version of the Windows ADK to include both 32-bit and 64-bit boot images. The paths in this article assume the Windows ADK was installed to the default location of `C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit`. If the Windows ADK was installed to a different location, then adjust the paths during the walk-through accordingly. @@ -79,9 +83,15 @@ The paths in this article assume the Windows ADK was installed to the default lo Before modifying the desired boot image, make a backup copy of the boot image that needs to be updated. For example: -- For the boot image included with the **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK**, the boot image is located at `C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment\amd64\en-us\winpe.wim`. +- For the 64-bit boot image included with the **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK**, the boot image is located at `C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Windows Preinstallation Environment\amd64\en-us\winpe.wim`. -- For the boot image included with Microsoft Configuration Manager, the boot image is located at `\OSD\boot\x64\boot.wim` +- For the default 64-bit boot image that is generated by **Microsoft Configuration Manager**, the boot image is located at `\OSD\boot\x64\boot.wim`. However, for **Microsoft Configuration Manager** it's recommended to modify the boot image included with the **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK**. For more information, see [Microsoft Configuration Manager considerations](#microsoft-configuration-manager-considerations). + +- For the default 64-bit boot image that is generated by the **Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)**, the boot image is located at `\Boot\LiteTouchPE_x64.wim`. However, for **Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)** it's recommended to modify the boot image included with the **Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK**. For more information, see [Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) considerations](#microsoft-deployment-toolkit-mdt-considerations). + +- For 64-bit boot images in **Windows Deployment Services (WDS)**, the boot images are located at `\Boot\x64\Images`. + +Adjust the above paths for 32-bit boot images (only available in Windows 10 ADKs). ## Step 4: Mount boot image to mount folder