[JFX]

Features:

• - Install Windows 2k/XP/2003/Vista/7/8 x86/x64
  
• - Practically runs even on the most minimalistic WinPE
  
• - Choose able drive letter for the new Windows installation
  
• - Install Windows also if nlite/vlite has remove winnt32.exe/setup.exe
  
• - Integrate Drivers: normal PNP and Textmode Drivers also
  
• - patch uxtheme to allow unsigned Themes
  
• - Some tweaks
  
• - Support "Windows to Go" for Windows 7 and later installs

Not Supported:

• - No Windows embedded version (this includes WinFLP)
  
• - No Installation onto USB disk *New* only Windows 7 and later

As some may know the last version 1.5 had only Support for Win 2000/XP/2003.
Fujianabc present an very easy approach to install Windows 7 NT 6.x fast installer

basically it's simply applying the windows image from install.wim and generating the boot files.
He also discovered that the drive letter of a Windows 7 image can be (opposed to Vista) easily changed.
So I have added that way of installing to WinNTSetup.



For the driver installation:

Every driver added in NT6.x windows will be added to the driver store.
So it's not recommended to add countless driver, but rather more really required ones.

NT5.x massstorage driver integration is possible thanks to Mr dUSHA powerful MSSTMake.exe tool

To the Unattend option:

It's possible to use an unattend.xml to run the Setup unattended.
But as the actual WinPE Setup Phase isn't effective in that way of install, all Winpe related settings inside the unattend.xml
won't be applied.

Ini config file

It's possible to save all GUI-settings to a ini file:

push Ctrl + S to save all settings to an ini.
push Ctrl + L to load all settings from an ini.

A WinNTSetup.ini file in the same dir as the app itself will be loaded automatically at startup.

It also can be selected via command line:

WinNTSetup.exe /configfile:"C:\mysettings.ini"

more command line options

Spoiler

- /nt6, /nt5 or /vhd have to be the first parameter all other don't require any order
- does not matters if -paramter or /Parameter
- give paths can be relative (to WinNTSetup_x??.exe)
- if a path includes spaces enclose it with " "

- /nt6 or /nt5 - will let winntsetup know which os to install (nt6: for vista and later, nt5 for XP/2003)

- /source:(path) - defines the installation sources (for nt5 the root of the windows CD, for nt6 the install.wim file)
- /syspart:(driveletter:) - defines the driveletter you want as boot drive
- /tempdrive:(driveletter:) - defines the driveletter you want as installation drive

- /unattend:(file) - defines the path of the unattend file (winnt.sif or unattend.xml)
- /drivers:(path) - defines the path to a drivers folder you want to use
- /wimindex:n - defines the edition inside install.wim which should be installed beginning with 1 (like in the combo box Edition)

- /setupwait - will push the setup button and show you the proceed page
- /setup - will start the setup
- /reboot - will automaticly reboot 30 seconds after setup finished

- /forceunsigned - (only for installing Windows 7) will let the driver integration accept unsigned drives
- /testsigning - will set testsigning flag for the new Windows installation
- /disableuac - will disable User Account Control

- /Sysletter:{Letter} - will define the systemdrive letter the new windows installation will have
- /SaveDriveLetters - will save the current driveletter assaignment for the new windows installation
- /Uxtheme - will patch the uxtheme related dll's to enable the use of custom msstyles files
- /nobootsect - will not update BootSector and Master Boot Record

- /RunAfter:{command} - will run a command before reboot
- /cfg:{inifile} - load settings from ini file
- /HiveFix:{inffile] - use a special inf, to customize setup http://www.msfn.org/...600-hivefixinf/



- /vhd

- /create
- /VHDFile:{path} - defines the full path for the new VHD file
- /VHDSize:{size} - defines the size in MB or GB (ex. 25600MB or 25GB)
- /VHDType:{type} - defines the type of VHD: fixed, expandable or fixedfast

---- optional ----

- /VHDLabel:{Label} - label for the vhd partition
- /VHDAlig:{Alig} - Allignment (32|64|128|256|512|1024|2048) of the partition
- /VHDAllo:{Allo} - Allocation unit (512|1024|2048|4096|8192|16K|32K|64K) of the partition

- /mount - attach a VHD to system
/VHDFile:{path}

- /unmount - detach a VHD from system
/VHDFile:{path}



examples:

- Install Windows7 Ultimate (usually Wimindex 5) to drive C:, using unattend.xml file and define driver to integrate.
Use C: as driveletter for the new Win installation, run set_7_usb_boot.cmd before rebooting

WinNTSetup2_x86.exe -NT6 -source:G:\sources\install.wim -WimIndex:5 -syspart:C: -tempdrive:C: -unattend:"unattend\Win7x86_Ultimate_en.xml"
-ForceUnsigned -drivers:"D:\driver_Win7x86" -Sysletter:C -RunAfter:"set_7_usb_boot.cmd C:\windows" -setup -reboot

- Install Windows XP to drive D:, where boot drive is C:, using unattend file [app dir]\unattend\winnt.sif,
integrate drivers [app dir]\XP_drivers, finsih install and reboot. But does not change MBR and BPR

WinNTSetup2_x86.exe -NT5 -source:E:\XPCD -syspart:C: -tempdrive:D: -unattend:"unattend\winnt.sif" -drivers:"XP_drivers" -setup -reboot -nobootsect

- creating a 25GB fixed VHD file

WinNTSetup2_x86.exe -VHD -create -VHDFile:"C:\my.vhd" -VHDSize:25GB -VHDType:fixed

-attach vdisk "C:\my.vhd"

WinNTSetup2_x86.exe -VHD -unmount -VHDFile:"C:\my.vhd"

-detach vdisk "C:\my.vhd"

WinNTSetup2_x86.exe -VHD -mount -VHDFile:"C:\my.vhd"

Changelog:

Spoiler

Version 2.3.5.1

- fixed a bug running Win7 installed under Windows XP



Version 2.3.5.0

- small fixed and code improvments
- ADK files are now required



Update: Version 2.3.4.0

- bug fix release


Update: Version 2.3.3.0

- unattended file selection remembers last location (now command line also)
- better PBR detection
- language detection using default section, instead first found (Thanks wimb)
- if source has EFI boot files, both BCD store are create and used (Thanks wimb)
- Win7 Native USB 3 support check box hidden for non win7 OS installs
- new tweak to disable win8 lockscreen



Update: Version 2.3.2.1
- unattended file selection remembers last location
- Fixed a bug in command prompt tweak (Thanks Lancelot)
- Fixed a bug with XP MC/T Editons
- Fixed rare appcrash
- cmdline option win8noanimation now trigger tweak check box
- added new command line options:
DisableSystemRestore, DisableSFC, DisableHibernate, DisablePagefile



Update: Version 2.3.2.0

- using native ISO driver on Windows 8
- ISO files can be passed as -source: parameter
- new cmdline option: -DisableHiberBoot
- new cmdline option: -win8noanimation
- multiboot options automatically disable Hiberboot of Win 8 and set bootmenupolicy to legacy
- fixed more custom language issues



Update: Version 2.3.1.0

- added "Cancel Button"
- XP Setup now faster, due to new file copy engine
- added tweak to avoid silly Windows 8 first logon animation
- fixed vhd creation (crash on Chinese Windows 8)
- fixed driver integration with trailing back slash
- slightly adjusted active primary detecting



Update: Version 2.3.0.0

- full Windows 8 support
- rewritten command line parsing
- rewritten WIM file operations (up to 10% faster NT6.x install)
- System Reserved partition now hidden in new installation
- added system menu tools
- automatically creates a pagefile if not enough RAM available
- new file patching engine, 5 times faster
- UEFI support



Update: Version 2.3 Beta 4

- Windows 8 Professional edition recognized for nativeVHDBoot
- file patching 5x faster
- UxTheme generic patcher for Windows 8
- System Reserved partition now hidden in new installation
- *caution "hidden feature" language.ini extended



Update: Version 2.2.1.1

- fixed command line -drivers not worked in some cases (Thanks Atari800XL)
- fixed command line -NT5/-NT6 not standalone (Thanks IceBlackIce)
- fixed command line -RunAfter not works with relative path (Thanks IceBlackIce)
- fixed some bugs with the ISO file option (Thanks Lancelot)
- fixed Windows 7 N and KN versions were not accepted for nativeVHDBoot
- fixed GUI respond a bit slow in last versions
- added bootmenu now contains edition name and VHD mark
- added log file now contains details of successfull and failed driver integrations (Win7 only)



Update: Version 2.2.0.1

- Use "Noerr lines" in VHD creation only if needed
- multi boot improvements
- automatically unload system BCD if necessary
- creates a log file in the system root of the new installation
- copies NT6.x $OEM$ folder content to its respective location
- all registry operations are done through the offline registry libary
- no longer depends on reg.exe and bcopy.exe
- fixed save settings to ini forgot some options
- fixed file copy errors for some nlite update packs
- reduced CPU usage
- cosmetics



Update: Version 2.1.2.0

- fixed WIM file selection only shows "install.wim" (Thanks click-click)
- fixed UniqueID issue with instant VHD creation since version 2.1.0.0
- changed "LANG" folder from 2000/XP/2003 source now always copied
- removed option for "XP Partition Mode"
- added option "No Reboot on BSoD"
- fixed GPT Partitions could not be selected
- fixed MountedDevices entrys for MBR/GPT devices
- display Alignment for selected partitions



Update: Version 2.1.1.0

- ISO File support
- fixed instant VHD creation no longer requires fsutil.exe
- add "F" button that bring up the windows format dialog
- accept "Preview" edition type for native VHD Boot
- added bootice button, if bootice.exe is in same folder
- updated tool MSSTMake



Update: Version 2.1.0.0

- Support for Windows 8 Pre Release
- GUI upscale on higher Windows DPI settings
- Now automatically finds Vista/7 "system reserved" boot partition
- filesize and speed improvment
- file patching no longer changes NTFS ACL attributes (Thanks Jeff Bush - bcopy tool)
- added support for splitted WIM files (.swm)
- added support for direct USB install for Windows 7 (Thanks cdob, wimb, maanu)
- added more manufactors for XP CD OEM detection

- fixed bootstr.dll error message on certain WinPE1.x
- fixed small issue with reboot option
- fixed small issue with command line
- fixed shutdown option not works correclty on certain winpe version
- fixed app crash when running under Windows 8 Pre-Release
- fixed wrong warning on too low disk space
- fixed Service Pack not displayed for Vista sources
- fixed copy LANG folder if multiple selections are used for LanguageGroup in winnt.sif

- Improved VHD creation:
- fixed .vhd file extention was not auto appended for VHD creation
- fixed VHD creation output on unicode languages
- fixed WIM file discription not displayed correctly on some selfmade install.wim files
- fixed VHD creation possible even in forensic WinPE



Update: Version 2.0.4.71

- accept nativeVHD Boot for Embedded editions
- fixed wrong reported partition as active primary
- suppress boot configuration error on mounted Vmware/imdisk disk
- added Option to automatically reboot after setup finished
- added Command line switches



Update: Version 2.0.4.41

- added support for Server 2008 R2 NativeVHDBoot
- automatic decompression of ntldr/setupldr/bootmgr on NTFS compressed drives
- drive selection will not accept read only drives for boot- and installation drive
- improved VHD creation and installation*
- added option for instant creation of fixed VHD's
- added support for FAT16 and exFat boot drives



Update: Version 2.0.3.37

- fixed Tweaks for command promt and system restore (Thanks wimb)
- fixed msvcrt error when running WinNTSetup2_x64.exe under Win 2003/XP x64 (Thanks Lancelot)
- removed Tweak to disable language bar (was not working in some cases)
- added Tweak to remove Security warning for newly downloaded files
- add VHD button for Windows 7 users



Update: Version 2.0.3.32

- added more GUI tooltips
- fixed FolderBrowse not working in default WinPE 3.x
- fixed possible duplicates in boot menu
- fixed drive letter assignment cause error message on empty cardreader drives
- avoid possible installation on same drive as currently running Windows
- avoid possible installation of WinPE
- avoid NativeVHDBoot of not supported Windows Editions
- added VHDHelper (diskpart wrapper) to create, attach and detach VHD's (reserved for Windows 7 users only )
- new commandline options -DisableVHDChecks, -VHDHelper (Hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + V)

To install Windows in a VHD file:

- requires Windows 7 as OS and Windows 7 Ultimate, Enterprise or Server 2008 R2 as Source
- create a partitioned VHD and assign a drive letter (push Ctrl + Shift + V to use build in diskpart wrapper for this)
- select the VHD drive as installation drive (make sure you boot drive ist a active primary partition on a physical disk)

If you get an Antivirus warning from your AV software, please report it to them as a false positive and let them check it.


Current Version: 2.3.6.0

WinNTSetup2_x86_x64.zip MF

WinNTSetup2_x86_x64.zip SD



Translations:
- Spanish by alacran
- Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) by cy06
- Korean by 4Li
- portuguese brazil by tiagotecno

This post has been edited by JFX: 07 May 2013 - 02:35 AM

[jaclaz]

It looks like a nice tool.

And it shouldn't be dedicated to "USB only", if I am not mistaken.

Let's hope that whoever tests it will be so kind as to (please read as "anyone testing it please do") provide - for the benefit of the less expereinced users - some details on the various available options, and their usage.

Usual bothering request to the developer :

• Any chance that it will ever support command line? (or provide a pre-set in the form of a .ini file?)

jaclaz

[JFX]

jaclaz, on 31 January 2011 - 07:21 AM, said:

And it shouldn't be dedicated to "USB only", if I am not mistaken.

Well, you right, not the most correct forum section

jaclaz, on 31 January 2011 - 07:21 AM, said:

Let's hope that whoever tests it will be so kind as to (please read as "anyone testing it please do") provide - for the benefit of the less expereinced users - some details on the various available options, and their usage.

hmm, yeah i could add tool tip/balloons for every check box


Thanks for reminding about the ini file Added to first Post

More command line options could be added, if requested.

[lama]

Thanks for the link @ reboot.pro wonko, but, how come this v 2.0 was not even mentioned by original creator? Excuse me but,...Did i missed the part where JFX became "was_JFX" there?

[jaclaz]

lama, on 11 February 2011 - 05:06 AM, said:

Thanks for the link @ reboot.pro wonko, but, how come this v 2.0 was not even mentioned by original creator? Excuse me but,...Did i missed the part where JFX became "was_JFX" there?

Evidently yes.
And however I don' t think it is part of your business.

jaclaz

[wimb]

Very nice

Handy to have XP and NT6 Installer for all versions combined in one Tool.

Thanks for creating this Power Tool, which allows also to Set User Preferences

Everything went OK when testing Install of 32-bits XP and 32-bits Windows 7

This post has been edited by wimb: 11 February 2011 - 01:14 PM

[lama]

jaclaz, on 11 February 2011 - 07:12 AM, said:

Evidently yes.
And however I don' t think it is part of your business.

jaclaz

that bad huh? not that i'm interested in some war or something... but one does get questions about disconnected news... i'm almost resident there and... could not have known (without your linking)

[JFX]

@lama
I don't participate anymore on the boot-land forum, so sorry for not informing your guys there.

@wimb
Thank you very much for feedback.

[lama]

Hi I tried to install XP to partition (all default settings, no tweaks, winnt.sif used) and it just... pauses at black screen (after bios)

After this I tried the old version 1.4x and it worked as usual...

[JFX]

a black screen (after bios) would mean that MBR and /or the PBR was not updated.

Make sure you choose an active primary partition and choose to update the boot configuration (default on "Ready?" GUI)

In case you have multiple disks in your PC, make also sure you choose the boot partition on disk 0.

[JFX]

Update: Version 2.0.3.32

• added more GUI tooltips
  
• fixed FolderBrowse not working in default WinPE 3.x
  
• fixed possible duplicates in boot menu
  
• fixed drive letter assignment cause error message on empty cardreader drives
  
• avoid possible installation on same drive as currently running Windows
  
• avoid possible installation of WinPE
  
• avoid NativeVHDBoot of not supported Windows Editions
  
• added VHDHelper (diskpart wrapper) to create, attach and detach VHD's (reserved for Windows 7 users only )
  
• new commandline options -DisableVHDChecks, -VHDHelper (Hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + V)

know issue:

- Under WinPE 3.x diskpart may fail to detach a vdisk (blame Microsoft, not me.)

This post has been edited by JFX: 21 February 2011 - 07:04 AM

[lama]

: ok downloading...

This post has been edited by lama: 21 February 2011 - 10:55 AM

[maanu]

JFX

it is VERY VERY nice to hear from you after a long time . it is good to see you again my friend . i would never have seen this if WIMB did not have mentioned your new tool on reboot....

i will test and let you know about this tool . thanks once again .

[wimb]

Hi JFX

Your WinNTSetup2_x86.exe tool is very handy, I used it for Direct Install of Windows 7 in VHD file.

http://reboot.pro/98...post__p__123974

For the Tweaks I found that:
- Disable System Restore did NOT work to Disable System Protection in Win 7 VHD
- Show cmd icon - the context menu does not appear

The latter was easily fixed as you know and then also shows cmd icon

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Open Command here - just delete the 2 keys

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd]
"Extended"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd]
"Extended"=-

Thanks again for your POWER TOOL

This post has been edited by wimb: 04 March 2011 - 07:31 AM

[AyeHtay]

Hi JFX,

Very nice tool as always.
Thank you very much.

Used to come this forum for more than 5 years as a guest.
Today, I'm a new member here.
Thanks to msfn forum leads.
Wimb! Thank you as well.

K Regards,

ah

[JFX]

Hi maanu,

nice to see my old friend here again

You welcome too, AyeHtay.


@wimb

Thanks, System Restore tweak will be fixed in next version.

Command prompt and TakeOwn tweaks are currently on the hidden extended menu, (holding shift while right clicking).

I will change it for Command prompt as suggested.

This post has been edited by JFX: 07 March 2011 - 05:13 AM

[JFX]

Update: Version 2.0.3.37

• fixed Tweaks for command promt and system restore (Thanks wimb)
  
• fixed msvcrt error when running WinNTSetup2_x64.exe under Win 2003/XP x64 (Thanks Lancelot)
  
• removed Tweak to disable language bar (was not working in some cases)
  
• added Tweak to remove Security warning for newly downloaded files
  
• add VHD button for Windows 7 users

[Lancelot_Real]

Thanks a lot JFX,

[The Black Cloud]

JFX, thanks a lot for your nice tools
please can you add the VHD install for windows server 2008 R2?

[JFX]

Oh, thanks. I had forgot that Server 2008 R2 support NativeVHDBoot too .

Uploaded version 2.0.3.38