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Setting up Windows 10 for enterprise use in a business environment

Setting up Windows 10 for enterprise use in a business environment

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05-01-2016, 08:39 PM
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Hey there! I'm looking for advice on getting a Windows 10 image ready for enterprise use. I have a few setups: Active Directory, SCCM12, Acronis, and Dell Latitude E5470/E7270 with Windows 10 Pro. I'm trying to figure out the best steps—should I configure certain settings for Active Directory? How can I strip away unnecessary software during installation? Where can I find a list of bloatware and instructions to remove installers? Are there specific registry changes needed? Any tips on simplifying the process would be great. Thanks!
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05-01-2016, 08:39 PM #1

Hey there! I'm looking for advice on getting a Windows 10 image ready for enterprise use. I have a few setups: Active Directory, SCCM12, Acronis, and Dell Latitude E5470/E7270 with Windows 10 Pro. I'm trying to figure out the best steps—should I configure certain settings for Active Directory? How can I strip away unnecessary software during installation? Where can I find a list of bloatware and instructions to remove installers? Are there specific registry changes needed? Any tips on simplifying the process would be great. Thanks!

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05-05-2016, 11:37 AM
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I recall from my memory that years back you initially configured Windows as desired and then created a duplicate using Windows AIK.
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05-05-2016, 11:37 AM #2

I recall from my memory that years back you initially configured Windows as desired and then created a duplicate using Windows AIK.

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05-05-2016, 09:17 PM
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uncertain about Acronis, but don't you usually boot from the network and use SCCM with the company's official image? If not, set it up from the start with a generic username and hostname that fits your domain needs. You can easily connect to the domain afterward. Regarding bloatware – yes, Dell includes many of them, such as diagnostic tools, network utilities, backup software, and power management features. You can remove all of them, especially anything with a Dell name tag, as they're unlikely to be used in an enterprise setting.
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05-05-2016, 09:17 PM #3

uncertain about Acronis, but don't you usually boot from the network and use SCCM with the company's official image? If not, set it up from the start with a generic username and hostname that fits your domain needs. You can easily connect to the domain afterward. Regarding bloatware – yes, Dell includes many of them, such as diagnostic tools, network utilities, backup software, and power management features. You can remove all of them, especially anything with a Dell name tag, as they're unlikely to be used in an enterprise setting.

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