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It forces the installer to show a list of all available editions (Home, Pro, Education, etc.) contained within the installation image.

It can pre-set the licensing channel (Retail or Volume) to match your specific deployment needs. How to Create and Use an ei.cfg File ei.cfg

💡 Most modern Windows ISO files are "multi-index," meaning they contain the files for Home, Pro, and Enterprise in one package. The ei.cfg file is the "key" that unlocks the ability to choose between them during a clean install. It forces the installer to show a list