From aadebb90df2a2b786fb8796b0ec304210ee6053d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: orin Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:06:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add website FAQ --- FAQ.md | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) create mode 100644 FAQ.md diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5ffb627 --- /dev/null +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +# Frequently Asked Questions + + +## Which build do I choose? +This is a question only **you** can answer. + + +## Which build entry do I choose? +Most builds will be available as one of the following: + * Cumulative Update (AKA „***Update** to [...]*”) + * Feature Update (AKA „***Upgrade** to [...]*” or no special name at all) + +If you want to create an updated image or you're not sure, choose the **Feature Update**. + +So: _Cumulative Updates generally aren't very useful, avoid them._ + +## How do I choose Enterprise/Education or other editions? +Select their **base edition** first. + +| Virtual Edition | Base Edition | +|---------------------- |-------------- | +| Enterprise | Pro | +| Education | Pro | +| Pro Education | Pro | +| Pro for Workstations | Pro | +| IoT Enterprise | Pro | +| Home Single Language | Home | + +You can select the **virtual editions** after you choose to **add additional editions** (third **Download method**). + + +## "There are no languages available for this build."? +This means the chosen entry is **not** a complete build of Windows. + +It's probably one of the following: + * standalone update. + * Server build without metadata + +Those entries **cannot** be made into Windows images. Their files can sometimes be useful though. + +If you see this on a regular build of Windows or Windows Server, that means it's metadata ESD is unavailable. + + +## Debloat? +No. Don't. + + +## There's a build with a `(2)` in its name. What does this mean? +Most often that the build was pushed to more than one channel. + +Alternatively this could be a build of a different release type that was mistaken for a duplicate.