Zimageprep

The Image Preparation Tool (Zimageprep) is the component of Imaging Toolkit used to "seal" a universal base image once the Windows unattended installation process has completed. Zimageprep is typically executed automatically as part of the base image creation process but can also be executed manually. Optionally, Windows updates can be downloaded and installed. Zimageprep installs a hook that causes the ENGL Build Engine to run on restart.

Path

<InstallationPath>\Ztoolkit\<Platform>\zimageprep.exe

Usage

The following steps detail how to prepare a Windows universal base image.

  1. Create a new deployment project using Build Console
  2. Run the Deployment Wizard
  3. Create the Windows build process


Zimageprep will install the .NET Framework, install Windows updates (optional), run Sysprep, and install a hook to ensure the Imaging Toolkit deployment process runs automatically on reboot after the base image has been restored.


Note: When run manually, Zimageprep must be executed from %systemdrive%\Ztoolkit\zimageprep.exe on the device. Zimageprep may not function correctly if launched from another location, such as a USB memory stick.