Automating desktop configuration

Question

Before releasing a Windows 10 desktop or laptop to the final user a customer perform some manual activities, including:

• assigning an IP address
• replacing the default background
• adding some icons to the desktop
• adding some shortcuts to the desktop
• setting some local policies

When the actions are performed the desktops are not member of any AD domain, so Group Policies is not a solution.

How can they automate such activities?

Is there any way to create a script by recording actions?

Regards

Answer 1

You can create a PowerShell script to accomplish all of those things. "Automating" assigning an IP address would be the tricky part as you cannot have duplicate addresses on the same network, but it can be done.

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Answer 2

Hello

Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to Automating desktop configuration.

You can use SCCM OS Deployment and Task sequence OR Run once Script using GPO.

Reference :

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/ie/en-US/343b91da-e9e2-422d-800d-639caba22566/runonce-deploy-via-group-policy-only-on-first-logon?forum=w8itproinstall

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Answer 3

I use PowerShell scripts I wrote myself. That would be the best solution.
It's not that hard, just use google and you will find 95% on what you want to do!
Of course this takes time to put it all together but knowledge is key.

Change background: powershell-configure-wallpaper
Icons/ shortcuts to desktop: create-shortcuts-on-user-desktop-using-powershell
local policies: how-to-edit-local-group-policy-with-a-script

This could help you on the way to success!!!

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