Installation and Configuration

✅ 1. What is Installation and Configuration?

🚀 2. Windows Installation Process (Step-by-Step)

🖥️ A. Prepare for Installation

1. Backup Important Data (if reinstalling).

2. Prepare Bootable USB Drive:

   • Use tools like Rufus, Windows Media Creation Tool.

   • Download Windows ISO from Microsoft Official Website.

3. Check System Requirements for Windows version (e.g., Windows 11 needs TPM 2.0, Secure Boot).

🔑 B. BIOS/UEFI Setup (Boot Order)

1. Restart PC.

2. Enter BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, F10, DEL, ESC at boot).

3. Set USB Drive as First Boot Device.

4. Save and Exit.

💿 C. Boot and Install Windows

1. Insert USB/DVD and boot from it.

2. Choose Language, Time, Keyboard settings.

3. Click Install Now.

4. Enter Product Key (or click Skip/Do this later).

5. Choose Windows Edition (if applicable).

6. Accept License Terms.

7. Select Custom (Advanced) for clean installation.

8. Select Drive/Partition to install Windows:

   • Format partition (optional for clean install).

   • Create new partition if needed.

✅ Installation begins and PC will reboot automatically when done.

⚙️ 3. Windows Configuration (Post-Installation Setup)

🛡️ A. Initial Configuration

🛠️ B. Install Drivers & Updates

💼 C. Install Essential Software

🔐 D. Configure Security and User Settings

🛜 4. Network Configuration

🧰 5. Useful Windows Configuration Tools

✅ 6. Important Configuration Commands (CLI)

📅 7. Regular Maintenance After Installation

🎯 8. Summary of Process

🚀 Optional: Automated Windows Installation

• Use Windows Deployment Services (WDS) or SCCM for corporate bulk installation.

• Use Sysprep for creating Windows images.