Installing windows with OSDCloud

 ### **Step 1: Prepare Your Environment** 1. **Install Windows ADK and WinPE Add-ons**: - Download and install the [Windows ADK](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2120513) and [Windows PE Add-ons](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2120766) on your machine. - Open the **Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment** as Administrator after installation. 2. **Install PowerShell 7+**: - Download and install the latest version of PowerShell from [GitHub](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases) if you haven't already. 3. **Install OSDCloud Module**: - Open PowerShell as Administrator and run the following command: ```powershell Install-Module OSDCloud ``` 4. **Update PowerShell Execution Policy** (if needed): - Run the command to allow script execution: ```powershell Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned ``` ### **Step 2: Create OSDCloud Boot Media** 1. **Insert a USB Drive**: - Insert a USB drive that you plan to use as boot media. 2. **Format USB Drive**: - Open PowerShell as Administrator and type: ```powershell Get-OSDCloudUSB ``` - Select the correct USB drive by following the on-screen instructions to format it. 3. **Download WinPE Image**: - Run the following command to download a Windows PE image for your device: ```powershell Get-OSDCloudWinPE ``` - Wait for the image to download. 4. **Create Bootable USB with OSDCloud**: - Run the following command to create your bootable OSDCloud USB: ```powershell New-OSDCloudUSB ``` ### **Step 3: Boot from USB** 1. **Restart the PC**: - Insert the bootable USB into the target PC. - Reboot the computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing `F2`, `F12`, or `DEL` during startup). 2. **Set USB as the Boot Device**: - In the BIOS settings, set the USB drive as the first boot device. - Save and exit BIOS settings. 3. **OSDCloud Boot**: - The system will now boot from the OSDCloud USB. It will load the WinPE environment. ### **Step 4: Select and Install Windows** 1. **Choose Windows Edition**: - Once the OSDCloud interface loads, you will be prompted to select a Windows version. Select the edition of Windows you want to install (e.g., Windows 10, 11). 2. **Select the Drive for Installation**: - Choose the appropriate drive where you want to install Windows. 3. **Start the Installation**: - Confirm your choices, and OSDCloud will begin downloading and installing Windows on your target device. 4. **Let OSDCloud Finish**: - Wait for the process to complete. Your PC will automatically restart when the installation is finished. ### **Step 5: Post-Installation Setup** 1. **Initial Setup**: - After Windows has been installed, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup (user account creation, region settings, etc.). 2. **Install Drivers**: - If necessary, install any missing drivers via Windows Update or from your device's manufacturer website. 3. **Configure Windows Settings**: - Customize Windows settings as per your requirements (e.g., system updates, security settings, etc.). This detailed guide can be broken down into steps and structured accordingly in BookStack for your website. You can also include screenshots or reference links as needed.