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