UUP Dump ISO Creator
The UUP Dump ISO Creator script is a ProxMenux utility that allows you to download and create Windows installation media directly from Microsoft's Windows Update servers. This option provides access to the latest Windows builds, including Insider Preview versions.
What is UUP Dump?
UUP Dump is a service that allows users to download Unified Update Platform (UUP) files directly from Microsoft's Windows Update servers. These files can be converted into complete, official Windows installation ISO images.
The main advantages of using UUP Dump include:
- Access to the latest Windows versions, including Insider builds
- Ability to download specific Windows versions that are no longer officially available
- Obtaining clean, official ISO images directly from Microsoft's servers
- Support for multiple Windows editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc.)
- Ability to select specific languages
Script Functionality
The ProxMenux UUP Dump ISO Creator script automates the entire process of downloading and creating Windows ISO images. The main features of the script include:
Dependency Management
The script automatically verifies and installs all necessary dependencies for the download and conversion process:
curl- For downloading filesaria2- Advanced download managercabextract- For extracting CAB fileswimtools- For manipulating WIM filesgenisoimage- For creating ISO imageschntpw- For modifying Windows registries
apt-get install curl aria2 cabextract wimtools genisoimage chntpwConversion Process
The script handles the entire process of converting UUP files to a bootable ISO image:
- Downloading the official UUP Dump converter script
- Generating the file list to download based on the provided URL
- Downloading all necessary files using aria2 (parallel download)
- Converting the downloaded files to a bootable ISO image
- Cleaning up temporary files after creation
Proxmox Integration
The script integrates seamlessly with the Proxmox VE environment:
- Automatic detection of the ISO storage directory in Proxmox
- Storage of the resulting ISO image in the correct location
- Immediate availability of the ISO for use in VM creation
- Compatibility with different Proxmox storage configurations
The script automatically detects the ISO storage directory in Proxmox by:
If none is found, uses the default directory /var/lib/vz/template/iso
Download Process
The script uses aria2 to download files with optimized configurations. The typical processing time is approximately 10 minutes, depending on your internet connection speed and server performance.
aria2c --no-conf --console-log-level=warn --log-level=info --log="aria2_download.log" -x16 -s16 -j5 -c -R -d"$destDir" -i"$tempScript"Where:-x16: Maximum 16 connections per server-s16: Splits each file into 16 segments-j5: Downloads 5 files in parallel-c: Continues partial downloads if possible-R: Retries failed downloads
Step-by-Step Guide: Getting the UUP Dump URL
Before using the UUP Dump ISO Creator script, you'll need to obtain a specific UUP Dump URL that contains the necessary parameters (id, pack, edition). Follow these steps to generate the correct URL:
1Select Windows Version
Visit the UUP Dump website (https://uupdump.net/) and select the Windows version you want to download.
2Select Specific Build
Choose the specific Windows build you want to download. You can select from the latest builds, Insider Preview builds, or specific versions.
3Select Language
Choose the language for the Windows image. You can select any language available for that specific build.
4Select Editions
Select the Windows editions you want to include in the ISO image. You can choose one or multiple editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc.).
5Get Download URL
On the final page, you'll see download options. What you need is the URL that appears in your browser, which should contain the parameters id, pack, and edition.
Using the UUP Dump ISO Creator Script
Once you have the UUP Dump URL, you can use the ProxMenux UUP Dump ISO Creator script to download and create the ISO image:
1Paste the UUP Dump URL
When prompted, paste the complete UUP Dump URL you obtained in the previous steps. The script will verify that the URL contains all the necessary parameters.
2Start the UUP Dump ISO Creator Script
Access the Utilities section in ProxMenux and select "UUP Dump ISO Creator".
3Process Completion
Once the process is complete, the script will display a success message and the location of the created ISO image. The ISO will be immediately available for use in creating virtual machines in Proxmox.
