How to rebuild a Windows Image (WIM) using ImageX tool?

Windows Imaging (WIM) is an essential part of Windows operating system deployment and maintenance. It is a file-based disk image format used to package entire volumes or operating systems into a single file, or WIM file. WIM files allow administrators to quickly create, deploy, and manage multiple images of a Windows operating system on a single computer.

ImageX is a command-line tool that allows IT administrators to create, edit, and manage WIM files. It is included with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). This tool can be used to manage WIM file-based images, including creating, mounting, and unmounting them.

Rebuilding a WIM image using ImageX is a relatively straightforward process. The first step is to create a new WIM file. This is done with the command-line tool ImageX.exe, which can be found in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). The command to create a new WIM file is imagex.exe /capture. This command will capture an image of the Windows operating system from the source drive and save it to the destination WIM file.

The next step is to update the WIM file. This is done with the command-line tool ImageX.exe, which can be found in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). The command to update the WIM file is imagex.exe /update. This command will update the WIM file with the changes made to the source drive.

The last step is to commit the changes. This is done with the command-line tool ImageX.exe, which can be found in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). The command to commit the changes is imagex.exe /commit. This command will commit the changes made to the WIM file, resulting in a new WIM file with the updates.

The entire process of rebuilding a WIM image using ImageX can be done in just a few minutes. It is a powerful tool that can be used to quickly and easily create, edit, and manage WIM file-based images. By following the steps outlined above, IT administrators can easily rebuild a WIM image in just a few minutes.