Summary
Highlights
The video introduces VMware Workstation Pro version 17 and outlines the demonstration: creating a new virtual machine, configuring it, installing Windows 10, and setting up basic applications.
The process of creating a new virtual machine is initiated using the 'Typical' configuration. The presenter chooses to install the operating system later and selects Windows 10 (64-bit) as the guest OS. A name for the VM, "Windows 10 - J Deus," is assigned, and the default installation location is accepted. The virtual disk size is set to 60GB, stored as a single file. The memory is upgraded from 2GB to 4GB for better performance.
The VM is powered on, and an error regarding a missing SATA device is encountered, which is promptly dismissed. The presenter explains that an operating system needs to be installed. A flash drive containing the Windows 10 installer is connected to the host and then redirected to the virtual machine. The importance of restarting the VM to detect the newly connected USB device is highlighted, and how to access the BIOS settings (F2) to boot from the USB device is explained.
While Windows 10 is preparing to load from the flash drive, the presenter briefly explains virtualization technology, emphasizing its ability to run multiple independent environments on a single physical machine and its benefits for administrators and experimentation. The first steps of the Windows 10 setup, including language selection (English) and clicking 'Install now,' are shown.
The presenter chooses a custom installation to demonstrate creating partitions. The 60GB virtual hard drive is divided into two partitions: 40GB for the operating system and 20GB for data. The presenter explains that Windows automatically creates additional small partitions for system files. The operating system is installed on the larger 40GB primary partition.
The installation proceeds, copying Windows files. After reaching 100% and restarting, the VM begins the initial Windows 10 configuration. The presenter notes that the VM's performance is dependent on the host's hardware. The region is set to the Philippines, and the keyboard layout is confirmed as US standard. The presenter opts out of adding a second keyboard layout, skips the Windows updates to be performed later, and sets up an offline account for personal use to avoid Microsoft account monitoring.
After the initial setup, the presenter demonstrates setting the correct time zone to UTC+8 (Kuala Lumpur, Singapore) to ensure accurate time display. Next, VMware Tools are installed to enhance the integration between the guest and host OS, improving display capabilities and hardware access. The installation involves running the setup from a virtual CD-ROM drive and restarting the VM.
The presenter demonstrates how to format the second 20GB partition (initially unallocated) and assign it a drive letter (D:). This partition is intended for user data. User libraries (Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos) are then moved to this new D: drive. This strategy helps protect personal files in case the C: drive (where the OS is installed) becomes corrupted and needs reformatting.
The video moves on to installing Microsoft Office 2013 from an ISO image. A custom installation is chosen to select only essential applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, conserving disk space. The presenter then shows how to set a password for the user account, emphasizing its importance for network participation and privacy. Finally, the installation of system utilities from another ISO image is demonstrated, including web browsers, plugins, productivity software (like LibreOffice as an alternative), PDF readers (Adobe Reader), and archiving tools. The process of installing custom fonts (copy-pasting into the Windows/Fonts folder) is also briefly shown.
The presenter details how to activate Windows using a crack tool, first disabling Windows Defender to prevent it from deleting the file. The KMSpico activator is installed and run to activate Windows and Microsoft Office. The video concludes by demonstrating the installation and licensing of CCleaner (using a key generator) and USB Disk Security (by replacing an application file), emphasizing their roles in system cleanup and protection. The presenter advises exploring the utilities folder and notes that the video is a real-time, long demonstration.