Windows 10 Install Proof of

Prepared by:
Concept [Edward English]

Introduction
This document serves to provide an overview of the initial installation process of Windows 10, including
configuration of theme settings and changing the PC name. Additionally, we will go over adding new
users, groups and assigning users to said groups using Powershell. We will also discuss creating
permissions for read/write access onto folders and documents. Finally, we will cover enhancing Firewall
protection by blocking incoming ICMPv4 connections.
The initial installation process for Windows 10 is relatively straightforward. It begins with downloading the
latest version from Microsoft’s website and then running the setup file from the download location. Once
setup is complete, it is important to configure theme settings as desired for user experience. Also, it is
recommended that the PC be given a unique name to easily identify it on network connections.
Adding new users as well as setting up groups can be done via Powershell commands or through the
graphical user interface (GUI). To ensure proper security measures are taken when setting up users and
groups certain permissions need to be set up; this can be done by granting read/write access onto folders
and documents depending on their needs.
Finally, we must ensure that our Firewall protection is enabled and blocking incoming ICMPv4
connections by default so that malicious content cannot enter our system via this method.
Part 1: Windows Installation
Select the “Install now” option and click “Next” to agree with Microsoft Software License
Terms.

OS version screenshot
Disk configuration screenshot
Select the type of installation you want, either Custom or Upgrade, then click “Install” button for start
installing Windows 10 on your PC. In this case select Custom install for a full Windows install.
Region/keyboard screenshot
Select the United States Region
Host machine up and running screenshot (include annotated screenshot with date and time)

NOTE: Failure to include this screenshot will result in rejection of your assignment.
Part 2: Windows Configuration
Open Settings > System > About to view your current computer name in the Device Specifications
section. To change the name, select “Rename this PC” under Related Settings on the right side of the
window and follow any additional instructions that may appear to complete renaming your PC
successfully.
Go to Settings > Personalization > Themes to customize window theme as per your choice.
Before
After
To create a local user account using PowerShell, open PowerShell as administrator and execute the
following command: New-LocalUser - -Password “” -FullName “”-Description "".
To create a local group account using PowerShell, open PowerShell as administrator and execute the
following command: New-LocalGroup –Name ‘’ –Description ""
To assign a user to a group using Powershell, execute the following command: Add-LocalGroupMember
–Group ‘’ –Member ‘’.
To create Policy password using LGP editor, open run dialog box by pressing Win+R keys together, type
“gpedit.msc” then press enter button. Once Local Group Policy Editor opened, navigate through
Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Setting > Account Policies > Password policy. Set
parameters for minimum password length, requirements etc., then save changes & close LGP editor
window.
Creating a folder in (C:) ,Open File Explorer by pressing Win+E keys together ,right click on C:\ drive >
select New option from context menu > Folder, give it a name.

Assigning Read/Write permissions: Right-click on recently created folder & select Properties option from
context menu ,select Security tab & here you can assign read/write permissions for users/groups by
clicking Edit button followed by Add Button for adding users/groups into permission list.
Firewall configurations to block inbound ICMPv4 : Open Control Panel > System > Windows Firewall link
from left hand side panel then select Advanced settings link which will open windows firewall with
advanced security window. Create an Inbound rule. Here you can configure Inbound Rules to block
ICMPv4 packet types according incoming IP source address range or protocol type etc,.
Part 3: Windows 10 Upgrade Project Risk Factors
Installing Windows 10 may require specific hardware requirements, such as a processor with a certain
speed or sufficient RAM, that must be met in order for the operating system to run properly. It is important
to identify any hardware limitations before attempting to install Windows 10 and determine if any
hardware upgrades are needed.
If there are existing applications running on the computer, they must be compatible with Windows 10.
These applications should be checked to verify their compatibility before attempting to install the
operating system.
If hardware issues arise during installation, the user can review their system's specifications to determine
what needs upgrading and then purchase the necessary components for installation.
For application compatibility issues, users should check for available updates or contact the software
developer for assistance in making their applications compatible with Windows 10.

Sources / References
 Windows 10 system requirements. (n. d.). Microsoft.
o https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-system-requirements-
6d4e9a79-66bf-7950-467c-795cf0386715
 How to Create a New Local User with PowerShell. (2023, January 5) Lazyadmin.
o https://lazyadmin.nl/powershell/create-local-
user/#:~:text=To%20create%20a%20new%20local%20user%20we%20are%20going%2
0to,an%20account%20without%20a%20password.&text=This%20small%20PowerShell
%20script%20will,created%20with%20the%20given%20password

 UCERTIFY, (2022). Configuring Users – Lessons 2.1 – 2.7

o https://www.ucertify.com/app/?func=ebook&chapter_no=3

 UCERTIFY, (2022). Managing data – Managing File and Folder Security / Managing Network
Access - Lessons 3.1 – 3.2.
o https://www.ucertify.com/app/?func=ebook&chapter_no=4

 UCERTIFY, (2022). Managing the Windows 10 Environment – Managing Windows - Lesson

4.1.
o https://www.ucertify.com/app/?func=ebook&chapter_no=5