Upon recommendation of the HRZ and the bodies subject to approval DSM, ISM, PR & SBV, in the service environment

• the use of Microsoft Windows in the Enterprise version is required to ensure reliable and largely data protection-compliant operation.
• the use of Microsoft Windows in the Professional version is tolerated as long as the transmission of telemetric data to the manufacturer is set to the minimum.
• the use of Microsoft Windows in the Home version is prohibited, as the transmission of telemetric data to the manufacturer can only be objected to in an insufficient form.

Read the version differences for Microsoft Windows 10, for Microsoft Windows 11 and the Privacy Policy.

Make a backup of your data if you do not want to use new hardware when installing Microsoft Windows. Save this backup on an external disk.

In the run-up to the installation, you must first determine the host name of your device, as this is required for the installation. This process is described under Network.

Authorized users can find the product keys in PC network system under X:\Downloads\Microsoft Campus\. Make a note of the product key corresponding to your Windows version.

Authorized users can find the installation media in PC network system under X:\Downloads\Microsoft Campus\Windows. Create a bootable installation medium with the help of this ISO file and a suitable software (e.g. Rufus).

You should observe the following notes during installation:

• Installation type: Select “Custom” here. Note that this will delete locally existing data.
• Partitioning.
  • First delete all partitions
  • Create a new partition with “New”. Select either the whole hard disk or only a part of it. If you want to end up with an integer drive size in the Windows 10 operating system, then you need to specify the desired size of the drive increased by 500MB (legacy boot) / 566MB (EFI boot). Example: If you want a disk size of 100GB, you must specify a size of 100 x 1024MB + 500MB = 102900MB (Legacy Boot) / 100 x 1024MB + 566MB = 102966MB (EFI Boot) when partitioning.
• Under “Get started quickly “ please do not select “Use Express Settings” but “Customize “. First move all switches to the setting “Off”.
• Under “Select type of connection “ please select “Join a local Active Directory domain “.
• Under “Create account for this PC “ you have to assign a (local) user name:
  • If the device is to be integrated into the PC network system later (this usually applies to stationary PCs), please do not (!) use your user name at Jade University here (but e.g. your lowercase first name).
  • If the device is not to be integrated into the PC network later (this usually applies to mobile PCs), please use your user name at Jade University here.
• Under “Get to know Cortana” please select the setting “Not now”.
• Under Control Panel / System, customize the computer name and workgroup:
  • Computer Name: Enter the host name here
  • Workgroup: HS-WOE

You should observe the following notes during installation:

• Under “By whom will this device be used? “ you must enter a (local) user name in the “Enter your name” input field:
  • If the device is to be integrated into the PC network system later (this usually applies to stationary PCs), please do not (!) use your user name at Jade University here (but e.g. your lowercase first name).
  • If the device is not to be integrated into the PC network later (this usually applies to mobile PCs), please use your user name at Jade University here.
• The questions “Let Microsoft and Apps use the location” and the following please answer first with “No “ (or once with “Only Required”).
• Perform the following settings under Control Panel / System:
  • Rename this PC: Enter the hostname here and restart the device.
  • Domain or Workgroup / Change: HS-WOE
  • Product key and activation / Change: Enter the product key here

• For Dell computers, install the application "Dell Command"
• Reinstall any missing device drivers.
• Install a suitable virus protection, information can be found here.
• Run the Windows Update and install all updates available for the operating system.
• If your device is to participate in the PC network system, contact the PC-Technology of the university computing center.