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- Makes the Taskbar on Windows 10 Small and Transparent.
- Executes PowerShell and batch scripts to apply additional tweaks and remove specific applications like Microsoft Edge *(Standard & Core Only)*, OneDrive, and Teams.
> [!NOTE]
> Due to the removal of Microsoft Edge, I also include a Powershell Script on the Desktop called "LAUNCH-CTT-WINUTIL.ps1"
Make sure you are connected to the internet, then right click on this file and select Run with Powershell. Accept the UAC prompt and it will launch the Chris Titus Tech Windows Utility and you can use that to install your browser of choice (even Edge) and any other software for that matter.
> Due to the removal of Microsoft Edge, I also include a Powershell Script on the Desktop called "LAUNCH-CTT-WINUTIL.ps1" <br/>
> - Make sure you are connected to the internet, then right click on this file and select Run with Powershell. <br/>
> - Accept the UAC prompt and it will launch the Chris Titus Tech Windows Utility and you can use that to install your browser of choice (even Edge) and any other software for that matter.
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## Usage Instructions
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In short, you need to include the `autounattend.xml` answer file on your Windows Installation Media so it can be read and executed during the Windows Setup. Here are a few ways to do it:

> [!NOTE]<br/>
> The filename included on the root of the Windows Installation Media must be `autounattend.xml` or else it won't execute.
> - The filename included on the root of the Windows Installation Media must be `autounattend.xml` or else it won't execute.
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### <ins>Method 1: Create a Bootable Windows Installation Media</ins> - [Video Tutorial](https://youtu.be/pDEZDD_gEbo)

1. Download your preferred `autounattend.xml` file and save it on your computer.
2. Create a [Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) or [Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) Bootable Installation USB drive with [Rufus](https://rufus.ie/en/) or the Media Creation Tool.
> [!IMPORTANT]<br/> 1. Some users have reported issues with the Media Creation Tool when creating the Windows Installation USB. Use it at your own discretion. <br/>
> 2. When using Rufus, don’t select any of the checkboxes in “Customize Your Windows Experience” as it creates another answer file, we don't want that.
> [!IMPORTANT]<br/>
> - Some users have reported issues with the Media Creation Tool when creating the Windows Installation USB. Use it at your own discretion. <br/>
> - When using Rufus, don’t select any of the checkboxes in “Customize Your Windows Experience” as it creates another `autounattend.xml` file that might overwrite settings in the UnattendedWinstall file.
3. Copy the `autounattend.xml` file you downloaded in Step 1 to the root of the Bootable Windows Installation USB you created in Step 2.
4. Boot from the Windows Installation USB, do a clean install of Windows as normal, and the scripts will run automatically.
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- Click on “Next,” then on “Create Now.” You should be prompted to overwrite the ISO file, click on “Yes.”
- Once the process is complete, close AnyBurn.
4. Use the ISO file to Install Windows on a Virtual Machine OR use a program like [Rufus](https://rufus.ie/en/) or [Ventoy](https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy) to create a bootable USB flash drive with the edited Windows ISO file.
> [!IMPORTANT]<br/> When using Rufus, don’t select any of the checkboxes in “Customize Your Windows Experience” as it creates another answer file, we don't want that.
> [!IMPORTANT]<br/>
> - When using Rufus, don’t select any of the checkboxes in “Customize Your Windows Experience” as it creates another `autounattend.xml` file that might overwrite settings in the UnattendedWinstall file.
5. Boot from the Windows Installation USB, do a clean install of Windows as normal, and the scripts will run automatically.
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### <ins>Method 3: Use Ventoy Auto Install plugin</ins> - Video Tutorial Coming Soon
### <ins>Method 3: Use Ventoy Auto Install Plugin</ins> - [Video Tutorial](https://youtu.be/4AGZQJTyCOs)

1. Download your preferred `autounattend.xml` file and save it on your computer.
2. Download the [Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) or [Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) ISO file, depending on the version you want.
3. Download and install [Ventoy](https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy) to your desired USB flash drive.
4. Prepare the folder structure:
- In your newly created Ventoy disk, create the following folders: `ISO` and `Templates`. <br/> *They should be at the root of the drive.*
- Put your ISOs in the newly created `ISO` folder.
- Put your downloaded `autounattend.xml` into `Templates`.
- You are ready to keep on going!
5. Start VentoyPlugson. Depending on your OS, the steps might differ. <br/> On Windows, run the `.exe` file. A browser window should open up with a Ventoy web interface ready to go.
6. Navigate to the Auto Install Plugin menu. In there, add a new entry.
- In your newly created Ventoy USB disk, create the following folders: `ISO` and `Templates`. <br/> *They should be at the root of the drive.*
- Inside of the `ISO` folder, create a new folder called `Windows`.
- Copy your Windows ISO files in the `ISO\Windows` folder.
- Copy your `autounattend.xml` into the `Templates` folder.
5. Start VentoyPlugson. Depending on your OS, the steps might differ.
- On Windows, run the `VentoyPlugson.exe` file.
- A new browser window should open up with a Ventoy web interface ready to go.
- Select the `Auto Install Plugin` menu from the list.
- Click on the `Add` button.
- Select [parent] to make the whole Windows ISO folder benefit from the plugin.
- In the Directory Path, paste in the absolute path to your `ISO` folder.
- In the Template Path, paste in the absolute path to your `autounattend.xml` file. (PSA: If you have more `autounattend.xml` files, you can add them later on!)
7. Restart your computer and boot from the Ventoy drive. After selecting a Windows ISO under the `ISO` path, you will be prompted to select the `autounattend.xml` file.
- In the Directory Path, paste in the absolute path to your `ISO` folder. </br> example: `F:\ISO\Windows` (Replace `F` with your drive letter.)
- In the Template Path, paste in the absolute path to your `autounattend.xml` file. </br> example: `F:\Templates\autounattend.xml` (Replace `F` with your drive letter.) <br/> (PSA: If you have more `autounattend.xml` files, you can add them later on!)
- Click on `OK` and you should see a message saying that the configuration has been saved successfully.
- Close the VentoyPlugson browser window and stop the VentoyPlugson application.
6. Boot from the Ventoy USB drive in the computer where you want to install windows.
- After selecting a Windows ISO to boot from, you will be prompted to boot with the `/Templates/autounattend.xml` file.
- Select that option and the `autounattend.xml` will be automatically executed during installation.
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