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Windows MUIUNATTEND command

The Windows MUIUNATTEND command allows users to automate the configuration of Multilanguage User Interface settings during an unattended installation. By utilizing this command, administrators can streamline the setup process and ensure that the correct language settings are applied consistently across multiple devices. The MUIUNATTEND command supports various parameters that can be customized to meet specific requirements, such as specifying the default system UI language, keyboard layout, and regional formats. Overall, the MUIUNATTEND command is a valuable tool for simplifying the deployment of Windows operating systems in multilingual environments.

MUIUNATTEND Syntax:

Terminal window
muiunattend options [parameters]

Options:

OptionDescription
/hDisplay help message
/qSuppress all output messages
/lList all available language packs
/installInstall the specified language pack
/uninstallUninstall the specified language pack

Parameters:

ParameterDescription
languageSpecifies the language pack to install or uninstall
pathSpecifies the path of the language pack file

Set the Display Language

Terminal window
muiunattend setlang en-US

Sets the display language to English.

List Available Language Packs

Terminal window
muiunattend listlang

Displays a list of available language packs for the user to choose from.

Set the Keyboard Layout

Terminal window
muiunattend setkeyboardlayout de-DE

Sets the keyboard layout to German.

Reset Display Language to System Default

Terminal window
muiunattend resetlang

Resets the display language to the system default setting.

How do I use muiunattend in Windows?

To use the muiunattend command in Windows, execute the following command:

Terminal window
muiunattend --option <value>

What is the purpose of the muiunattend command in Windows?

The muiunattend command in Windows is used to configure Multilingual User Interface (MUI) settings during the Windows Setup process.

How can I set the display language using muiunattend in Windows?

To set the display language using muiunattend in Windows, you can use the following command:

Terminal window
muiunattend --set-displaylanguage en-US

Can I specify additional language preferences with muiunattend in Windows?

Yes, you can specify additional language preferences using the muiunattend command. Here is an example command:

Terminal window
muiunattend --add-languagepref fr-FR

Is it possible to remove a specific language preference with muiunattend in Windows?

Yes, you can remove a specific language preference using the muiunattend command. Here is an example command:

Terminal window
muiunattend --remove-languagepref es-ES

How do I check the current MUI configuration settings with muiunattend in Windows?

To check the current MUI configuration settings using muiunattend in Windows, you can execute the following command:

Terminal window
muiunattend --get-settings

Can I reset all MUI settings using muiunattend in Windows?

Yes, you can reset all MUI settings using the muiunattend command. Here is an example command to achieve this:

Terminal window
muiunattend --reset-settings

Applications of the MUIUNATTEND Command

  • Use the MUIUNATTEND command to automate the process of installing Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packs during Windows installations.