This document discusses configuring and tuning Windows 8. It recommends customizing the deployment image with default values, using group policy for permanent changes, and keeping the image up-to-date. Group policy can be used to control settings with WMI strings. Helpful WMI strings are provided to target specific Windows versions, architectures, manufacturers and more. Group policy recommendations include blocking the Store, changing local admin passwords, and adding shortcuts. Some manual tuning of features like File History and Win+ keys is also suggested. Advanced Diagnostics and Recovery tools allow booting from various sources for self-help or remote assistance.

1. Configuring & Tuning Windows 8
Olav Tvedt
EVRY Consulting
MVP Setup & Deployment
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2. Competition at EVRYs stand
Win an HP ElitePad 900
HP top model arriving on the 7 of February
HP EP900 Atom Z2760 2/64GB SSD 10.1" LED WXGA TFT CAM HSPA+/abgn WLAN BT Win8 Pro32 (NO)

3. Where To Do The Changes
• Image To Be Deployed
- Default Values
• Group Policy (After Deployment)
- Default Values
- Permanent Values

4. Customize User Profiles
• Can only be done
- Manual
- Per User
- Not scriptable
• Or in the Image
- Unattended file
- CopyProfile
- None domain profile (Local admin)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825135.aspx

6. Deployment Image
• Custom tailored
• Freshly patched
• Default values

7. Keeping The Image Fit
• Automate the creation process (MDT)
• Recreate regulary
• Offline Patching

8. http://www.wsusoffline.net/

9. Group Policy
• Control with WMI
• Policies
• Preferences

10. Helpful WMI Strings
Windows 8
select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like '6.2%' AND
ProductType='1'
Windows 7
select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like '6.1%' AND
ProductType='1'
32 Bit OS
SELECT AddressWidth FROM Win32_Processor WHERE AddressWidth = '32'
64 Bit OS
SELECT AddressWidth FROM Win32_Processor WHERE AddressWidth ='64'
http://olavtvedt.blogspot.no/2011/10/controlling-your-group-policies-with.html

11. Helpful WMI Strings
Only 32 Bit Windows 8
select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like '6.2%' AND
ProductType='1' AND AddressWidth = '32'
Only 64 Bit Windows 8
select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like '6.2%' AND
ProductType='1' AND AddressWidth = '64'
Lenovo Windows 8 computers
select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like ‘6.2%’ AND
ProductType=‘1’ AND Manufacturer = ‘LENOVO’
http://olavtvedt.blogspot.no/2011/10/controlling-your-group-policies-with.html

12. Helpful WMI Strings
Only Windows Clients
select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType='1'
Only Windows Servers (No Domain Controllers)
Select * from WIN32_OperatingSystem where ProductType='3'
Only Domain Controllers
Select * from WIN32_OperatingSystem where ProductType='2'
Windows Servers And Domain Controllers
Select * from WIN32_OperatingSystem where ProductType='2' and
ProductType='3'
http://olavtvedt.blogspot.no/2011/10/controlling-your-group-policies-with.html

14. Group Policy For The IT Department
• Block access to Store
• Change password on local Administrator
• BGinfo

16. Group Policy For The Users
• Shortcuts on desktop
• Internet Explorer
• File History
• Printer
• Network Stations

19. Some Manual Tuning
• File History
• Win+
• Toolbars

20. Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
MDOP

22. Advanced Diagnostics and Recovery
• Boot from
- CD
- USB
- Network
- WinRE
• Self help
• Remote help

24. http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Arposh-Windows-System-a1beb102

25. Questions asked
• Arne Johansen – Want to use Skydrive more
live Live Mesh
• Tor Erik Nybø Ones – Can I create Windows To
Go without the Wizard?
• Reidar Johansen – Where are the default
apps?

26. Competition at EVRYs stand
Win an HP ElitePad 900
HP top model arriving on the 7 of February
HP EP900 Atom Z2760 2/64GB SSD 10.1" LED WXGA TFT CAM HSPA+/abgn WLAN BT Win8 Pro32 (NO)

27. THE END
Olav Tvedt
EVRY Consulting
MVP Setup & Deployment
Blog:olavtvedt.blogspot.com - Twitter: #olavtwitt