Integrating Windows 10 WIM File with Microsoft Office 2013
In this article, we will discuss how to integrate Microsoft Office 2013 with a Windows 10 WIM (Windows Imaging) file. This process is useful for system administrators who want to pre-install Office 2013 on multiple Windows 10 machines.
What is a WIM file?
A WIM file is a Windows Imaging file format used to store and distribute Windows images. It can contain one or more Windows installations and service packs. WIM files are typically used in system deployment scenarios, where a single image can be used to install Windows on multiple machines.
Why integrate Microsoft Office 2013 with a WIM file?
Integrating Microsoft Office 2013 with a WIM file can save time and effort for system administrators who need to deploy Office 2013 on multiple machines. By pre-installing Office 2013 in the WIM file, it will be automatically installed when Windows is installed on a machine.
How to integrate Microsoft Office 2013 with a WIM file
To integrate Microsoft Office 2013 with a WIM file, you will need to use the Windows System Image Manager (SIM) tool. Here are the steps:
- Create a new catalog for your WIM file using the
ImageXcommand-line tool. - Open the Windows System Image Manager tool and create a new answer file.
- Add the WIM file catalog to the answer file.
- Add the Microsoft Office 2013 product key to the answer file.
- Add the Microsoft Office 2013 package to the answer file.
- Save the answer file.
- Use the
ImageXcommand-line tool to apply the answer file to the WIM file.
Code Example
Here is an example of an answer file that integrates Microsoft Office 2013 with a WIM file:
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In this article, we have discussed how to integrate Microsoft Office 2013 with a Windows 10 WIM file. By pre-installing Office 2013 in the WIM file, it will be automatically installed when Windows is installed on a machine. This process can save time and effort for system administrators who need to deploy Office 2013 on multiple machines.
References
- Microsoft TechNet: Windows Setup command-line options
- Microsoft TechNet: Windows System Image Manager Technical Reference
- Microsoft TechNet: Unattended Windows Setup