Use Windows 10 Until 2032: How to Create Your Own Custom Win 10 IoT LTSC ISO Pre-Installed Software
In this video, I will show you the professional way to build a custom Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC installation media. This version is officially supported by Microsoft until 2032, making it the perfect choice for stability and longevity in 2026 and beyond. We will use advanced techniques like Audit Mode, Sysprep, and DISM to bake your favorite software directly into the Windows installer!
⚠️ EXTREME DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ ⚠️
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND TESTING PURPOSES ONLY. The methods shown involve advanced system modifications, partition resizing, and the use of deployment tools (Sysprep/DISM).
PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK: I am NOT responsible for any data loss, hardware damage, or "bricked" systems resulting from following this guide.
BACKUP YOUR DATA: Never attempt this on a primary production machine without a full system backup.
LICENSING: Ensure you have a valid license for Windows 10 IoT LTSC and any software you include in your image. I do not support or provide links to pirated software.
NO WARRANTIES: This process is complex. If you make a mistake during the Sysprep or DISM phase, your Windows installation may become unstable.
🛠 Tools Used in this Tutorial:
OS: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (ISO)
VM: VMware Workstation Pro
Imaging: DISM (Built-in) & AnyBurn
Commands: Sysprep, Notepad (for drive mapping)
📝 Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Preparation Place your Windows 10 IoT LTSC ISO and all necessary software installers into a single dedicated folder on your host machine.
Step 2: Virtual Machine Setup Create a new VM in VMware Workstation Pro. Use the ISO to start the installation.
Step 3: Bypassing OOBE for Local Account At the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE) screen, press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt. Type: start ms-cxh:localonly Follow the prompts to create a quick local account and enter the desktop.
Step 4: Software Configuration
Install VMware Tools (to enable Shared Folders).
Map the folder containing your software.
Install all required applications into the VM.
IMPORTANT: Once finished, go to "Apps & Features" and uninstall VMware Tools to ensure driver compatibility on real hardware.
Move all necessary shortcuts to the C:\Users\Public\Desktop folder.
Step 5: Initial Sysprep Run Sysprep (located in C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep).
Choose Enter System Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE).
DO NOT check "Generalize" yet.
Select Restart.
Step 6: Entering Audit Mode & Cleanup When the machine restarts to the OOBE screen, press Ctrl + Shift + F3. The system will log into the Administrator account (Audit Mode).
Open Disk Management, right-click Drive C, and Shrink Volume by 20GB to create a "Data" partition.
Go to Control Panel - User Accounts and delete the temporary local account you created in Step 3. Only the "Administrator" should remain.
Step 7: Generalizing the Image In the Sysprep window (which should still be open):
Check the Generalize box.
Select Shutdown.
Step 8: Booting into Recovery Environment Power on the VM and rapidly press F2 to enter the BIOS. Change the boot order to boot from the SATA CD-ROM. Select Repair your computer - Troubleshoot - Command Prompt.
Step 9: Capturing the Image with DISM
Type notepad to open a text editor. Use "File - Open" to check the current drive letters for your Windows partition and your 20GB Data partition.
Run the DISM command (Replace paths accordingly): dism /Capture-Image /ImageFile:"D:\install.wim" /CaptureDir:"C:\" /Name:"WindowsBackup" /Compress:max
Step 10: Rebuilding the ISO
Exit CMD and continue to Windows. Reinstall VMware Tools to access AnyBurn and your host folders.
Open AnyBurn, select your original ISO, and go to the sources folder.
Delete the existing install.wim and replace it with your new captured .wim file.
Save as a new ISO.
Step 11: Final Deployment Flash the new ISO to a USB and install it on real hardware. Enjoy your fully customized Windows 10 IoT LTSC!
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⏱️[Timestamps]
00:00 Prepare the file
00:20 Create a Virtual Machine
02:26 Install software
04:11 Capture Windows
06:48 Create ISO File
08:50 Test ISO on physical machine
09:53 End
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