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Transfer Instructions

Option 1: Using PACKAGE.bat (Easiest)

  1. Run the packager:

    PACKAGE.bat

  2. Package will be created on your Desktop:

    • Location: Desktop\windows-setup-helper-package\
    • Size: ~50-100 MB (without ISOs)

  3. Transfer the package:

    • Copy to USB drive, network share, or cloud storage
    • Transfer to new machine

  4. On the new machine:

    • Extract/copy the folder to desired location
    • Read SETUP.md for installation instructions
    • Run BuildUI.bat to configure

Option 2: Using Git Clone (For Git Users)

On the new machine:

git clone https://github.com/AZComputerGuru/windows-setup-helper.git
cd windows-setup-helper

Then follow SETUP.md for configuration.

Option 3: Download from GitHub

  1. Visit: https://github.com/AZComputerGuru/windows-setup-helper
  2. Click "Code" → "Download ZIP"
  3. Extract on new machine
  4. Follow SETUP.md

What NOT to Transfer

Do NOT copy these files (they're machine-specific):

  • Windows ISO files (download fresh on new machine)
  • Extracted media folders
  • Generated output ISOs
  • Build cache/temp files

Only transfer:

  • The project files (Helper/, BuildTools/, etc.)
  • Your custom scripts/tools
  • Configuration files (will need path updates)

After Transfer Checklist

On the new machine:

  • Install Windows ADK + PE add-on
  • Download fresh Windows ISO
  • Run BuildUI.bat
  • Update all paths for new machine:
    • Source ISO path
    • Media extraction path
    • Output ISO path
    • Extra files path (if used)
  • Save settings ([S] in BuildUI)
  • Test build ([R] in BuildUI)

File Sizes to Expect

  • Project files: ~50-100 MB
  • Windows ADK: ~4-6 GB download
  • Windows ISO: ~5-7 GB
  • Extracted media: ~8-10 GB
  • Output ISO: ~6-8 GB

Total disk space needed: ~25-30 GB

Quick Setup on New Machine

# 1. Copy project folder
# 2. Open PowerShell/CMD in project folder
cd C:\Path\To\windows-setup-helper

# 3. Configure
BuildUI.bat

# 4. Follow prompts to set paths
# 5. Press [S] to save
# 6. Press [R] to run build

Troubleshooting Transfer Issues

Problem: Paths don't work on new machine

  • Solution: Run BuildUI.bat and update all paths

Problem: Build fails with ADK errors

  • Solution: Ensure ADK version matches Windows ISO version
  • See Extra/ADK-Versions.md

Problem: Missing tools/files

  • Solution: Verify all folders were copied:
    • BuildTools/
    • Helper/
    • Windows/
    • Build.bat
    • BuildUI.bat

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