The x86+x64 ISOs from MediaCreationTool is what I'm referring to. And yes, they are bootable(no modifications required). I guess I'll try it when I get back from work. @freddie-o ye, no, the window starts filling up with errors and it doesn't work. It finishes within 10 seconds of starting the process.
I didn't notice you updated/edited your post. Anyway I haven't used x86 ISOs in a very long time so I wouldn't know
@freddie-o well, x86 and x64 separate isos are both fine, they have the usual structure where you got a sources folder with boot.wim and install.wim. The isos I'm referring to are the ones that have an x64 and x86 folders in the root, which respectively contain... well... basically an x64 and x86 iso in them. In that regard I can see how the script wouldn't work based on just iso folder structure. After that I'm absolutely clueless.
Having trouble using this script. Generated a usb-stick using this script. Selected a win11FIXED iso. This iso is produced by the MDL fix-kit for bypassing legacy pc win11-blocking limitations. (win11 boot and upgrade fix-kit ver. 3.0). This iso works fine for upgrading legacy pcs from win 10 to win 11. (that is, an update of drivers are needed beforehand) . Now I wanted to generate a bootable usb-stick with this iso on it. To be used for clean installs on blank disk. The script runs fine, finished ok. Booting the usb-stick, starts ok, selecting clean install of win11pro, works for a while, win11-windows-logo displays, but after a restert, abort with error mess "dpc watchdog violation". Any hint for solving this matter ? regards snofte
Best to ask about it in the dedicated thread https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/win-11-boot-and-upgrade-fix-kit.83724/
I'm already using ventoy on my own USBs. I also have one win10 setup disk personal usb that I use as a fail safe for when ventoy decides to be iffy. Also, all the win10/11 USBs at work are also made using win10 setup disk. I was just wondering if I could make a USB with an x86+x64 iso.
It is possible to create a WinPE combining X86 and X64 and copy it to a 1 GB fat32 active partition. Format the remaining space of the usb disk as exFAT and copy the contents of the X86 and x64 to their respective folders (for example x86 and X64). During the Winpe creation, modify the startnet. cmd file in order it can detect the folders x86 and x84 and execute setup.exe.
Is there a reason to use the script instead of simply extracting the contents of the ISO to an NTFS formatted USB drive and booting?