

To switch to using the install.wim file, run AIOCreator.exe > Settings, select “ Extract WIM for Windows Setup.” and Save. You can save the install.wim file on the FAT32 partition if its size is less than 4GB regardless of its ISO size.īy default, the AIO Boot will use the Windows ISO file instead of the install.wim file.The size of install.wim is smaller than the ISO file, so it will save your disk space.Here are the advantages and disadvantages of two methods using ISO and extract install.wim. Or mount the Windows ISO file and let the installer work its way. The installer will look for images of Windows editions, which by default are in source\install.wim or source\install.esd.ĪIO Boot will modify the boot.wim file to interfere with its working steps. Or we will direct the path of the install.wim file. First we will boot into this small operating system then the installer will start. This is a WinPE, a small operating system that includes the installer and tools for installing Windows. Here we only need two important files in the ISO file. How does it work?Īn ISO file of the Windows installer will contain the necessary files for the installation. Include bootloader files, menus, WinPE and Windows version images. AIO Boot already includes Windows bootloader files and menus.

This article will help you choose one of two methods that are more suitable for you. AIO Boot supports multiple Windows installers in one USB/HDD.
