Cause: Microsoft Store app synchronization is stuck. Fix:
Easy Sysprep 5 is a third-party graphical utility designed to simplify the Microsoft System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) process. While Microsoft’s native Sysprep is powerful, it is largely command-line driven and requires manual configuration of answer files (unattend.xml). Easy Sysprep 5 wraps these complex steps into a user-friendly interface, making it significantly easier to capture and deploy a customized Windows image (Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions).
Developed by the Chinese software team ITianKong (also known for the EasyU PE builder), Easy Sysprep has gained a following among system integrators, IT support staff, and advanced enthusiasts who need to mass-deploy Windows across multiple machines. Easy Sysprep 5 English
Before sealing the image, Easy Sysprep 5 can automatically perform cleanup tasks:
Once the machine is shut down, boot into WinPE (Windows Preinstallation Environment). Use DISM to capture your image: Cause: Microsoft Store app synchronization is stuck
dism /capture-image /imagefile:D:\Win10-Pro-Image.wim /capturedir:C:\ /name:"Windows 10 Pro Custom" /compress:max
Alternatively, Easy Sysprep 5 includes a "OneKey Capture" companion tool (look for OneKey.exe in the same folder) that automates this DISM command.
Under Deploy tab:
ES5 generates a robust unattend.xml file automatically. You can configure: