windowsPE Configuration Pass
Applies To: Windows 7
Note
This content applies to Windows 7. For Windows 8 content, see Windows Deployment with the Windows ADK.
The windowsPE configuration pass is used to configure settings specific to Windows® PE as well as settings that apply to installation.
For example, you can specify the display resolution of Windows PE, where to save a log file, and other Windows PE-related settings.
The following diagram illustrates the windowsPE configuration pass.
The windowsPE configuration pass also enables you to specify Windows Setup-related settings, including:
Partition and format a hard disk.
Select a specific Windows image to install, the path of that image, and any credentials required to access that image.
Select a partition on the destination computer where you install Windows.
Apply a product key and administrator password.
Run specific commands during Windows Setup.
See Also
Concepts
auditSystem Configuration Pass
auditUser Configuration Pass
generalize Configuration Pass
offlineServicing Configuration Pass
oobeSystem Configuration Pass
specialize Configuration Pass