Windows Edition During Installation problem

Selecting Windows Edition During Installation with ei.cfg

Introduction

When installing Windows, you may want to choose a specific edition from multiple options available. If you are using a USB drive for installation and want to ensure that the edition selection screen appears, you can achieve this by creating a specific configuration file.

Creating the ei.cfg File

To enable the edition selection screen during Windows installation, follow these steps:

1. Prepare Your Installation Media

Ensure you have a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files.

2. Create the ei.cfg File

1. Open a text editor (such as Notepad).

2. Enter the following content into the editor:

    [EditionID]
    Professional
    [Channel]
    Retail
   

3. Save the file as ei.cfg.

3. Place the ei.cfg File in the Correct Location

1. Navigate to the Sources folder on your USB drive.
2. Copy the ei.cfg file you created and place it in the Sources folder.

4. Boot from the USB Drive

1. Restart your computer and boot from the USB drive.
2. Follow the installation prompts. You should now see the Windows edition selection screen.

Conclusion

By creating and placing an ei.cfg file with the appropriate content, you can control the Windows edition selection during installation. This can be useful for various deployment scenarios or if you need to ensure a specific edition is chosen.

Troubleshooting

• File Not Recognized: Ensure the file is named exactly ei.cfg and is placed in the Sources folder.
• No Edition Selection: Verify that the installation media is not customized in a way that prevents edition selection.

References

• Microsoft Documentation on Windows Installation