1. Installation

  • Boot the computer from the en_windows_embedded_standard_7_sp1_runtime_x86_dvd_651894.iso file in the W:\Images\Windows\Windows Embedded Standard folder.

  • Select Build an Image.

  • Check I accept the license terms.

  • Click Next.

  • Choose Use a template.

  • Select a template and click View template to see what features are going to be installed.

    Application Compatibility
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ .NET Framework
      □ Application Support
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Browsers
      □ Data Access and Storage
      □ Data Integrity
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Diagnostics
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ Fonts
      □ Graphics and Multimedia
      □ International
      □ Internet Information Services - IIS
      □ Management
      □ Networking
      □ Remote Connections
      □ Security
      □ System Services
      □ User Interface
    Digital Signage
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ .NET Framework
      □ Application Support
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Browsers
      □ Data Access and Storage
      □ Data Integrity
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Diagnostics
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ Fonts
      □ Graphics and Multimedia
      □ Internet Information Services - IIS
      □ Management
      □ Networking
      □ Remote Connections
      □ Security
      □ System Services
      □ User Interface
    Industrial Automation
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ .NET Framework
      □ Application Support
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Browsers
      □ Data Access and Storage
      □ Data Integrity
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Diagnostics
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ Fonts
      □ Graphics and Multimedia
      □ Internet Information Services - IIS
      □ Management
      □ Networking
      □ Security
      □ System Services
      □ User Interface
    Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Remote Desktop
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ Application Support
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Browsers
      □ Data Access and Storage
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Diagnostics
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ Graphics and Multimedia
      □ Management
      □ Networking
      □ Remote Connections
      □ Security
      □ System Services
      □ User Interface
    Minimum Configuration
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ User Interface
    Set Top Box
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ .NET Framework
      □ Application Support
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Browsers
      □ Data Access and Storage
      □ Data Integrity
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Diagnostics
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ Fonts
      □ Graphics and Multimedia
      □ Internet Information Services - IIS
      □ Management
      □ MediaCenter
      □ Networking
      □ Remote Connections
      □ Security
      □ System Services
      □ User Interface
    Thin Client
    □ Drivers
      □ Inbox Drivers
    □ Feature Packages
      □ .NET Framework
      □ Application Support
      □ Boot Environments
      □ Browsers
      □ Data Access and Storage
      □ Devices and Printers
      □ Diagnostics
      □ Embedded Enabling Features
      □ Fonts
      □ Graphics and Multimedia
      □ Management
      □ Networking
      □ Remote Connections
      □ Security
      □ System Services
      □ User Interface
  • Select a template.

    ● Use a template
    
      Application Compatibility
      Digital Signage
      Industrial Automation
      Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Remote Desktop
      Minimum Configuration
      Set Top Box
      Thin Client
    
    ○ Do not use a template
  • Note: The Minimum Configuration may show the PXE-E06: Option ROM requires DDIM support error. If so, restart the computer.

  • Note: The Minimum Configuration does not have a Start menu.

  • Note: The Minimum Configuration does only have a Command Prompt window.

  • Click Next

    Language to install:            English
    Time and currency format:       English (United States)
    Keyboard or input method:       US
  • Click Next

    Template                                                Estimated OS Footprint  Remarks
    --------                                                ----------------------  -------
    Application Compatibility                               2487 MB
    Digital Signage                                         1835 MB                 No PowerShell
    Industrial Automation                                   1074 MB
    Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Remote Desktop  927 MB                 No PowerShell
    Minimum Configuration                                    572 MB                 No PowerShell
    Set Top Box                                             2114 MB                 No Start Menu
    Thin Client                                             1335 MB                 No PowerShell
  • Click Next.

    Disk 0 Partition 1
  • Click Next.

  • Wait for the installation to finish.

  • Type VBOX-Admin for the user name.

  • Type VBOX-WES7 for the computer name.

  • Click Next.

  • Type Administr@t0r!!! for the password.

  • Type Administr@t0r!!! for the password.

  • Type VirtualBox default administrator password for the password hint.

  • Click Next.

  • Type XGY72-BRBBT-FF8MH-2GG8H-W7KCW for the product key.

  • Click Next.

  • Select Use recommended settings.

  • Select (UTC+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta.

  • Click Next.

  • Select Work network.

2. Configuration

  • Right-click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

  • Click Yes to confirm.

    net.exe use W: \\SMRU-HyperV01\Windows$ /P:No
    mkdir C:\Tmp
    
    # Install version 6.1.50 of the VirtualBox Guest Additions, as versions 7.x fail to install.
    dir W:\Software\Oracle\VirtualBox\VirtualBox-6.1.50\file_VBoxGuestAdditions\VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe
    W:\Software\Oracle\VirtualBox\VirtualBox-6.1.50\file_VBoxGuestAdditions\VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe
    
    # Install Clink to enable ANSI colors in the Command Prompt.
    dir "W:\Software\Clink (Christopher Antos)\clink.1.7.13.ac5d42_setup.exe"
    "W:\Software\Clink (Christopher Antos)\clink.1.7.13.ac5d42_setup.exe"
    
    # Install Delta Windows Tools.
    dir W:\Software\_Delta\Delta-Windows-Tools-#.#.#-x86.exe
    W:\Software\_Delta\Delta-Windows-Tools-#.#.#-x86.exe
    
    # Install OpenSSH client and server.
    dir W:\Software\OpenSSH\OpenSSH-Win32-v9.8.2.0.msi
    W:\Software\OpenSSH\OpenSSH-Win32-v9.8.2.0.msi
    
    exit
  • Restart the computer.

  • Right-click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

  • Click Yes to confirm.

    w
    Set-WindowsConfiguration        # Enables built-in Administrator account.
    Set-WindowsConfiguration
    Show-Inventory
  • Restart the computer.

  • Log in as Administrator with the empty password.

  • Change the built-in Administrator password to Administr@t0r!!!.

3. RDP

  • Start Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) with administrative privileges.

  • Select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Security.

  • Double-click Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections.

  • Choose Enabled.

  • Click Apply.

  • Click OK.

  • Close Local Group Policy Editor.

  • Restart the Remote Desktop Services service.

    • Type net.exe stop TermService and press Enter.

    • Type net.exe start TermService and press Enter.