Edit this page Discussion Backlinks Fold/unfold all Rename Page **This is an old revision of the document!** The process of Windows installation is straight forward. For the rig with 8xVEGA cards I recommend at least 120GB SSD drive. Please remember that during installation all data from the drive will be erased. STEP 1. Locale settings If you need other language then you have to select it at “Media creation tool Step 5” Click “Next” button attachment STEP 2. Confirm installation Click “Install now” button attachment STEP 3. Product key 3.1. If you have a key then type it in the input field and click “Next” button 3.2. Or just click the blue text “I don't have a product key” if you don't have one. You will be able to activate Windows later in this case. attachment STEP 4. Select edition This is the only valid choice you have - Operating system: Windows10 Pro, Architecture: x64. Otherwise you'll be not able to run mining software on it. Click “Next” button attachment STEP 5. License terms I'm happy that they don't put such a window before every step… Click the checkbox and then “Next” button attachment STEP 6. Type of installation We need more control on installation process. Click the text: “Custom: Install windows only (advanced)” attachment STEP 7. Disk preparation If your disk was used before then you have to delete all existing partitions on it. Select them one by one and click “Delete” button, until you get one unallocated free space. Click “Next” button and wait. It may take some time, just be patient. attachment attachment STEP 8. Select region All setting from this step up may be changed later in control panel of Windows itself. Correct the default region if you need and click “Yes” button attachment STEP 9. Keyboard layout Correct the default keyboard if you need and click “Yes” button. attachment STEP 10. Secondary keyboard If you are living in a country with national alphabet different from Latin one (Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, etc.) then you may want to add secondary keyboard at this step. Add a secondary keyboard if you need or just click “Skip” button attachment Coffee brake attachment attachment STEP 11. Account type Try to share with MS as little as possible. Use local account and enjoy full control over your rig. Select “Set up for personal use” and click “Next” button. Click “Offline account” at next screen. attachment attachment STEP 12. Account type (continue) No thank you! Just get out of my way with your time and money stealing services. Click “No” button attachment STEP 13. User name Type your user name here and click “Next” button attachment STEP 14. User name Type your user name here and click “Next” button attachment Log In Detach Close This topic does not exist yet You've followed a link to a topic that doesn't exist yet. If permissions allow, you may create it by clicking on “Create this page”.