To reinforce, not contradict, the reply already provided.
Another vote for "you are on the wrong track... "
The Raspberry Pi Imager utility provides a simple way of 'flashing' BOTH the base Operating System AND (if specified) the 'Advanced' settings for user and network configuration. It is NOT possible to use it to change only the additional settings. Asking the Imager tool to Write to the microSD card will in effect mean you no longer have a pre-installed image on the card.
Why do you think you need to make modifications to your preloaded microSD card? When you first boot your RPI board with it you will be presented with a 'FIrst Run Wizard' that will guide you through the options for setting up a user and the network.
am I completely off-track with my preloaded SD using Pi Imager thinking.
Another vote for "you are on the wrong track... "
The Raspberry Pi Imager utility provides a simple way of 'flashing' BOTH the base Operating System AND (if specified) the 'Advanced' settings for user and network configuration. It is NOT possible to use it to change only the additional settings. Asking the Imager tool to Write to the microSD card will in effect mean you no longer have a pre-installed image on the card.
Why do you think you need to make modifications to your preloaded microSD card? When you first boot your RPI board with it you will be presented with a 'FIrst Run Wizard' that will guide you through the options for setting up a user and the network.
Statistics: Posted by B.Goode — Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:32 am