Frequently Asked Question

In this article, we will look at how you can deploy the SWAN Managed Operating System on a Non Managed PC. Please follow this guide, If you need to re-deploy a Managed PC.

Warning: This task will delete the entire contents of the C:\ Drive and will re-install a fresh copy of Windows. 

Available Distributions:

• Windows 10 Professional

Perquisites

• You must be an Administrator User 
• You will need the PC Name from the Asset Sticker on the PC Tower
• You must be using the Wired Network and have PXE Boot enabled in the BIOS

How to Perform A Vanilla Re-Image

Please note: The Managed PC will reboot several times during the install process. This is normal. Do not unplug \ switch off the PC or remove the network cable.

• Power down the machine, by holding the power button, until the machine switches off
• Press the power button again, to switch the machine back on
• Tap the F12 button, until the Boot Menu appears. (You may be asked for the BIOS Password)
• Wait for the machine to boot to the Build Server
• Choose the Operating System Distribution you want to install
• Click next
• Enter the Username and Password to login to the server, using the format SWAN\Username
• Click OK
• Click Build New PC, followed by next
• The server will now initialise and begin the install
• The machine will be registered in the RM Management Console