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# Installation

**1. Download the ISO**

* Go to: <https://archive.org/details/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024>
* Download the ISO file.

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**2. Create a New Virtual Machine in VirtualBox**

* Open VirtualBox.
* Click "New".
* Name: `Windows-11`
* Type: `Microsoft Windows`
* Version: `Windows 11 (64-bit)`
* Click Next.

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**3. Allocate System Resources**

* RAM: At least 4096 MB (4 GB) or more.
* After VM creation, go to Settings > System > Processor and allocate at least 2 CPUs.

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**4. Create a Virtual Hard Disk**

* Choose "Create a virtual hard disk now".
* File type: VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image).
* Storage: Dynamically allocated.
* Size: At least 64 GB.

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**5. Mount the ISO**

* Go to VM Settings > Storage.
* Under "Controller: IDE", click the empty CD icon.
* Click "Choose a disk file..." and select the downloaded ISO.
* Click OK.

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**6. Start the VM and Begin Installation**

* Start the VM.
* Windows setup will load from the ISO.

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**7. Windows Setup**

* Select language, time, and keyboard preferences.

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* Click "Next", then "Install Now".
* Click "I don't have a product key".

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* Select the edition (e.g., Windows 11 IoT Enterprise).

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* Accept the license agreement.

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* Choose "Custom: Install Windows only".

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**8. Select the Disk**

* Select the virtual disk created earlier.
* Click "Next" to begin installation.

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**9. Initial Configuration After Reboot**

* Select region and keyboard layout.
* If prompted with Microsoft Account sign-in, do the following:

Press `Shift + F10` to open Command Prompt, then enter:

```
net user NewUser /add
net localgroup administrators NewUser /add
cd oobe
msoobe && shutdown -r
```

* This bypasses Microsoft sign-in and creates a local admin user.

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**10. Log In**

* After reboot, log in with:
  * Username: `NewUser`