Editing Sysprep Unattend.xml after Sysprep

sysprepwindows-server-2008-r2

I have an image of a Server 2008 R2 system which has been Sysprepped and was shutdown prior to its first boot. Now, it would seem I screwed the XML file up as it fails halfway through the Serialize section when booted. (To be clear, it fails on the boot after taking the image)

What I'm wondering is, can I alter the Unattend.xml file at this stage using my ability to directly manipulate the saved image?

If so, do I edit the original (In the sysprep directory) or is it transferred elsewhere?

Best Answer

The unattend.xml file may be in either of:

  • C:\Windows\Panther\
  • C:\Windows\Panther\unattend\

inside the image.