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Installing windows with OSDCloud

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Step 1: PreparePreparing Your Environment**Environment 1.for **InstallOSDCloud Installation

Introduction

Before you begin the process of installing Windows using OSDCloud, it's crucial to prepare your environment. This preparation ensures that your system is ready and equipped with all necessary tools to facilitate a smooth and successful installation. Here are the detailed steps to set up your environment effectively.

Installing Essential Software

  1. Windows ADK and WinPE Add-ons**:ons -
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    • Begin by downloading and installinstalling the [Windows ADK](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2120513)Assessment and [Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and the Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK. These tools are essential for creating deployment solutions and customizing Windows PE, which is vital for the OSDCloud process.
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  2. PowerShell 7+**: -
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    • OSDCloud and installrequires the latest version of PowerShell, a more powerful scripting environment than its predecessors. Ensure you have PowerShell 7 or newer installed on your system.
    • Download the latest version from [GitHub](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases)GitHub.
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Configuring 3.PowerShell

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  1. Install OSDCloud Module**:Module -
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    • With PowerShell updated, the next step is to install the OSDCloud module. This module provides the necessary commands to download and deploy Windows images directly from the internet.
    • Launch PowerShell as an Administrator and runexecute the following command: ```powershell 
      Install-Module OSDCloud
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  2. Set PowerShell Execution Policy**Policy (
    • To allow scripts to run in PowerShell, you might need to change the execution policy, especially if needed):it's -restricted on your system. This setting enables you to run scripts and enhances security by controlling the execution of PowerShell scripts.
    • Run thethis command to allowmodify scriptthe execution:execution ```powershellpolicy: 
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Conclusion

OSDCloud

By Bootcompleting Media**these 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 forsteps, 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, youenvironment will be promptedfully to select a Windows version. Select the edition of Windows you want to install (e.g., Windows 10, 11). 2. **Select the Driveprepared for Installation**:using - Choose the appropriate drive where you wantOSDCloud to install Windows. 3.Each **Startcomponent plays a crucial role in the Installation**: - Confirm your choices,setup and OSDCloudensures willthat beginthe downloadingsubsequent steps of creating boot media and installingdeploying 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 beproceed brokenwithout down into steps and structured accordingly in BookStack for your website. You can also include screenshots or reference links as needed.issues.

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