OOBE (Windows Configuration Designer reference)
Use to configure settings for the Out Of Box Experience (OOBE).
Applies to
| Setting | Windows client | Surface Hub | HoloLens | IoT Core |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop > EnableCortanaVoice | ✅ | |||
| Desktop > HideOobe | ✅ |
EnableCortanaVoice
Use this setting to control whether Cortana voice-over is enabled during OOBE. The voice-over is disabled by default on Windows 10 Pro, Education, and Enterprise. The voice-over is enabled by default on Windows 10 Home. Select True to enable voice-over during OOBE, or False to disable voice-over during OOBE.
HideOobe for desktop
When set to True, it hides the interactive OOBE flow for Windows 1.
Note
You must create a user account if you set the value to true or the device will not be usable.
When set to False, the OOBE screens are displayed.
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