I have a windows deployment server running Server 12 R2. WDS Version: 6.3.9600.16384. Deployment WorkBench Version: 6.3.8298.1000. When the image computer is set up ...

I capture the WIM from the VM by rebooting it with WinPE that has imagex on it post-sysprep <basically using MDT's Litetouch boot disc>. If you apply the WIM directly <without MDT or other deployment ...