TRAINING LAB

Workstation Setup: Windows 10 Install & Software Deployment

Windows 10 Pro · Ninite · Office 2016 · BIOS · Driver setup

Context

Training exercise at Greta du Val d'Oise under trainer Miguel MI-POUDOU. A client brought in an extremely slow HP laptop with no data to recover. The task was a full workstation rebuild: OS reinstall, driver validation, batch software deployment, and finalization.

Procedure

1
BIOS & USB boot
Entered BIOS (F2/DEL), changed boot order to place the USB key (Windows 10 Pro ISO) first. Saved with F10 and rebooted.
2
Windows 10 Pro installation
Selected French language, Install, then Custom. Chose Windows 10 Pro 64-bit with an activation key provided by the trainer. Accepted the license, created the user account, and completed the OOBE (region France, Cortana, Microsoft Hello, geolocation).
3
Driver verification
Opened Device Manager and confirmed audio, network (Ethernet + Wi-Fi), and GPU drivers were correctly installed. Connected to the network and installed antivirus.
4
Batch software deployment via Ninite
Used Ninite.com to batch-install Chrome, Firefox, 7-Zip, Zoom, Skype, LibreOffice, TeamViewer 15, and MalwareBytes in one unattended run (no toolbars, no clicks). Installed Office 2016 Professional Plus simultaneously.
5
Finalization
Configured desktop shortcuts, wallpaper, and Windows Backup. Workstation validated by trainer.

Outcomes

OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit clean install — OOBE completed, all drivers validated
Software: 7+ apps deployed via Ninite — no toolbars, no user interaction required
Office: Office 2016 Pro Plus installed and activated
Skills: BIOS, Windows 10 install, driver management, Ninite batch deployment

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