We will take you step by step through the process of installing Windows 10 on a Netcup server with remote access etc.
Server install takes approx. 60mins. Fine tuning the configuration takes another 30
Netcup offer a variety of servers and we can obtain discount vouchers and offer advice as to what is best for your needs. Please contact J Turn on Discord if you are interested in a Netcup server.
Windows 10 is soon to be end of life and will no longer receive microsoft updates after October 14, 2025. We recommend Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition or Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition. Server editions can also host websites etc which you may find useful. Licening costs are similar to Windows 10.
Create installation mediaLanguage:
English
Edition:Windows 10
Architecture:64bit (x64)
ISO filePreparing the Netcup Server for Windows 10 below.Customer Number and PasswordServer Control Panel from the Overview page by clicking SCP Auto-LoginGeneral tab give the server a Nick to help you remember what it does.Control page and shut the server down using Shutdown (ACPI) or Forced PoweroffSettings page and change the VNC Keymap layout to the one that matches your keyboard and the Operating System Optimisations to WindowsCustomer Number and Password and access the Server Control Panel from the Overview page by clicking SCP Auto-LoginMedia page and select the DVD Drive tabCustom ISO uploadBrowse button, locate your windows.iso file generated in the Creating Installation Media section above and begin the upload.Files are automatically deleted by netcup after 48 hours.
Once the upload ISO has completed we need to mount the file so that we can install Windows.
Customer Number and Password and access the Server Control Panel from the Overview page by clicking SCP Auto-LoginMedia page and select the DVD Drive tabSelect button.The SCP login password will have been emailed to you. It is NOT the same as the
Netcup admin interfacepassword.
Customer Number and Password and access the Server Control Panel from the Overview page by clicking SCP Auto-LoginControl page and start the server. If already started then restart it.Screen page and you should see the Windows Setup screen.I don't have a product key. We will license windows after it is installed.Load DriverMedia page and select the DVD Drive tab.Windows Treiber / Driver option, Make sure boot mode is disabled and that you enter the correct SCP password. Then click attach DVDThe SCP login password will have been emailed to you. It is NOT the same as the
Netcup admin interfacepassword.
Screen page if you closed the VNC window) and click BrowseD:\amd64\w10\vioscsi.inf and click nextMedia page and select the DVD Drive tab. Remount your windows.iso but DO NOT make it bootable this time.I don't have Internet followed by Continue with limited setupCustomer Number and Password and access the Media page and select the DVD Drive tabWindows Treiber / Driver option, Make sure boot mode is disabled and that you enter the correct SCP password. Then click attach DVDThe SCP login password will have been emailed to you. It is NOT the same as the
Netcup admin interfacepassword.
Device ManagerEthernet Controller in Other DevicesUpdate driverBrowse my computer for driversd:\, make sure search subfolders is selected and click nextOther devicesDisplay SettingsD:\guest-agent folder and run the 'qemu-ga-x86_64.msi' installerRemote Desktop SettingsShow OptionsAllow me to save credentials optionSave As and save the remote desktop connection to your desktopAs soon as you open any ports on a computer, hackers and bots will try to gain access. We strongly recomend a tool called EvlWatcher. This tool scans the Windows event log looking for failed login attempts. When too many failed attempts are seen from a particular IP address it blocks that IP address. If the IP address is a repeat offended it permanently bans it.
Download and install it from here for free. It is very simple and it works!
This step is optional. It adds convenience for those that want it.
AutoLogon64.exe fileView from the top and then Options on the rightView tabHide extensions for known filetypesWindows Professional supports group policies so you can have fine control over various windows options
Edit group policyComputer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Configure Automatic UpdatesAuto download and notify for installNo auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations option and enable itComputer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-time ProtectionTurn off real-time protection option and enable it.Check for updatesCheck for Updates and install any that are foundRestart now button BEFORE all updates are installed) reboot the server.It can take quite a while for the windows updates to finish installing when the server reboots so do not be alarmed if you can not immediately re-connect to the server using your Remote Desktop Connection. If you want to check on progress use the
Screenoption in the Netcup SCP page.
Purchase a windows 10 license key. There are many grey market resellers where you can get a Windows 10 Pro key for under €20. Here are a few links. This is NOT a recommendation of who to use.
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