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Blank Screen during OOBE (Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024)

Mark Bewley 31 Reputation points
2024-09-20T14:44:04.9233333+00:00

I am getting a blank screen during OOBE if there is no network\Internet connection.

Evaluating the latest Win11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 release we boot to Audit mode. A simple unattend.xml is specified to sysprep to OOBE.

If no network cable is attached after the "Just a moment..." screen disappear to just displays a blank screen (mouse cursor shows and there is regular drive light activity). If power cycled, it shows the "Just a moment..." screen again, but after a few seconds of blank scree, the OOBE screens are displayed.

If a network cable is attached, it shows the OOBE screens (as expected).

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  1. Wesley Li 8,775 Reputation points
    2024-09-20T15:49:50.2533333+00:00

    Hello

    From the information I found, there doesn't seem to be a direct solution to this specific issue. However, here are a few steps you might consider to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

     

    Check Unattend.xml Configuration: Ensure that your unattend.xml file is correctly configured and does not have any settings that might be causing the issue when there is no network connection.

     

    Review Logs: Check the setup logs located in C:\Windows\Panther and C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC for any errors or warnings that might give you more insight into what is causing the blank screen.

     

    Network Dependencies: Verify if there are any network dependencies in your OOBE setup that might be causing the issue. Sometimes, certain configurations or scripts might require a network connection to proceed.

     

    Update Drivers: Ensure that all drivers, especially network drivers, are up to date. Sometimes, outdated drivers can cause unexpected behavior during the OOBE process.

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