prepare a universal Windows image for installation on different computers

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by razinski, Jun 5, 2026.

  1. razinski

    razinski MDL Novice

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    I want to customize Windows 10 \ 11, make the necessary changes, install the required programs, and then install this prepared system on other computers.

    1. Can I use Macrium Reflect for this? It has a ReDeploy function that allows adding/injecting drivers for different hardware.

    2. Or is it better to use WinNTSetup? Do I need to create a VHD image, then run that image in VirtualBox or on a real system, make the changes, and then save it again in VHD format?
    Previously, I simply cloned Windows and transferred it to other PCs, but because of that all computers had the same AnyDesk ID, and it was impossible to separate them properly. There were also Windows activation problems and other issues.

    What is the correct method for preparing a universal Windows image and installing it on different computers?
     
  2. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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