Getting an ISO #
If you want to get an x64/x86 enterprise ISO, follow https://www.thewindowsclub.com/download-windows-10-enterprise-iso-with-media-creation-tool
Essentially, the command to use with the Windows Media creation tool is Retail /MediaArch x64 /MediaLangCode en-US /MediaEdition Enterprise.
Microsoft does not distribute Windows ARM ISOs as far as I know. The basic procedure is to download some ESD files from Microsoft, then convert it into an ISO.
If you use Parallels, just let it create a Windows VM automatically. It will make an Windows ARM Home/Pro ISO in your Downloads Folder, and you can use that for a manual installation later.
Another easy option is to use CrystalFetch on macOS to build the ISOs.
Microsoft account bypass #
Follow this guide:
https://ghacks.net/2023/01/26/how-to-bypass-the-microsoft-account-requirement-during-windows-setup/
The easy method is to use no@thankyou.com and any password as the user.
Local account security questions bypass #
Use an empty password while creating a local user, then set a password after the computer is done setting up.
Microsoft Defender Sandbox #
Enable the sandbox for Microsoft Defender by running setx /M MP_FORCE_USE_SANDBOX 1 as an administrator.
Microsoft Defender Application Guard #
Only relevant if running on bare metal or with nested virtualization. Extremely handy for visiting untrusted websites (which should be all websites). This also works with Office Enterprise, but I do not have Office Enterprise so I cant’t play with it.
Video demo for Edge in MDAG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFEdoCWZjaI
Microsoft Edge running in MDAG will bypass your VPN!!!