Merged PR 10329: August updates to SUSPC app
August updates to SUSPC, added new image files to update new ones and added in new steps
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ms.localizationpriority: high
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author: lenewsad
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ms.author: lanewsad
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ms.date: 07/11/2018
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ms.date: 08/03/2018
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---
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# Use the Set up School PCs app
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@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ USB drives are, by default, FAT32-formatted, and are unable to save more than 4
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5. Set **File system** to **NTFS**.
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6. Click **Start** to format the drive.
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### Prepare existing PC account for new setup
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### Prepare existing PC account for new setup
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Apply new packages to factory reset or new PCs. If you apply it to a PC that's already set up, you may lose the accounts and data.
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If a PC has already been set up, and you want to apply a new package, reset the PC to a clean state.
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### Run the same Windows 10 build on the admin device and the student PCs
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We recommend you run the IT administrator or technical teacher's device on the same Windows 10 build as the student PCs.
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### Student PCs should meet OS requirements for the app
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Check the minimum OS requirements in the Set up School PCs app. We recommend using the latest Set up School PCs app along with the latest Windows 10 images on the student PCs.
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### Student PCs should meet OS requirements for the app
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Check the OS requirements in the Set up School PCs app. We recommend using the latest Set up School PCs app along with the latest Windows 10 images on the student PCs.
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To check the app's OS requirements, go to the Microsoft Store and locate the Set up School PCs app. In the app's description, go to **System Requirements > OS**.
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### Use app on a PC that is connected to your school's network
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### Use app on a PC that is connected to your school's network
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We recommend that you run the Set up School PCs app on a computer that's connected to your school's network. That way the app can gather accurate information about your school's wireless networks and cloud subscriptions. If it's not connected, you'll need to enter the information manually.
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> [!NOTE]
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>* Open Wi-Fi networks that require the user to accept Terms of Use.
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### Run app on an open network or network that requires a basic password
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Don't use Set up School PCs over a certification-based network, or one where you have to enter credentials in a browser. If you need to set up numerous devices over Wi-Fi, make sure that your network configuration can support it.
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Don't use Set up School PCs over a certification-based network, or one where you have to enter credentials in a browser. If you need to set up many devices over Wi-Fi, make sure that your network configuration can support it.
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We recommend that you:
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* Configure your DHCP so at least 200 IP addresses are available for your devices. Having available IP addresses will allow you to set up many devices simultaneously.
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> Only use the provisioning package on PCs that you want to configure and lock down for students. After you apply the provisioning package to a student PC, the PC must be reset to remove the settings.
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### Use an additional USB drive
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You can set up PCs at the same time. Just save the provisioning package to an additional USB drive. Then plug them in at the same time during deployment.
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To set up more than one PC at the same time, save the provisioning package to additional USB drives. Then plug the USBs in at the same time during setup.
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### Limit changes to school-optimized settings
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### Limit changes to school-optimized settings
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We strongly recommend that you avoid changing preset policies. Changes can slow down setup, performance, and sign-in time.
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## Create the provisioning package
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We strongly recommend that you avoid changing preset policies. Changes can slow down setup, performance, and the time it takes to sign in.
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## Create the provisioning package
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The **Set up School PCs** app guides you through the configuration choices for the student PCs.
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### Sign-in
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### Sign in
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1. Open the Set up School PCs app on your PC and click **Get started**.
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1. Click **Accept** to allow Set up School PCs to access your account throughout setup.
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2. When your account name appears on the page, as shown in the image below, click **Next.**
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### Wireless network
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Add and save a wireless network profile to provision on each student PC. Only skip Wi-Fi setup if you have an Ethernet connection.
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Add and save the wireless network profile that you want student PCs to connect to. Only skip Wi-Fi setup if you have an Ethernet connection.
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Select your school's Wi-Fi network from the list of available wireless networks, or click **Add a wireless network** to manually configure it. Then click **Next.**
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### Settings
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Select additional settings to include in the provisioning package. To begin, select the operating system on your student PCs.
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Select additional settings to include in the provisioning package. To begin, select the operating system on your student PCs.
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Setting selections vary based on the OS version you select. The example screenshot below shows the settings that become available when you select **Windows 10 version 1703**. The option to **Enable Autopilot Reset** is not available for this version of Windows 10.
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Setting selections vary based on the OS version you select. The following table lists all possible settings, descriptions, and important notes to consider. After you've made your selections, click **Next**.
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> [!NOTE]
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> The [**Time zone** setting](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md#time-zone), shown in the sidebar of the screenshot below, is not made available to versions of Windows 10 in S mode. If you select a version in S mode, you will not be asked to configure the time zone.
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|Setting |What happens if I select it? |Note|
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|---------|---------|---------|
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|Remove apps pre-installed by the device manufacturer | Uninstalls apps that came loaded on the computer by the device's manufacturer. |Adds about 30 minutes to the provisioning process.|
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|Allow local storage (not recommended for shared devices) | Lets students save files to the Desktop and Documents folder on the Student PC. |Not recommended if the device will be part of a shared cart or lab.|
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|Optimize device for a single student, instead of a shared cart or lab |Optimizes the device for use by a single student, rather than many students. |Recommended option only if the device is not shared with other students in the school. Single-optimized accounts are set to expire, and require a signin, 180 days after setup. This setting increases the maximum PC storage to 100% of the available disk space. In this case, student accounts aren't deleted unless the account has been inactive for 180 days. |
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|Let guests sign in to these PCs |Allows guests to use student PCs without a school account. |Common to use within a public, shared space, such as a library. Also used when a student loses their password. Adds a **Guest** account to the PC sign-in screen that anyone can sign in to.|
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|Enable Windows Autopilot Reset | Lets you remotely reset a student’s PC from the lock screen, apply the device’s original settings, and enroll it in device management (Azure AD and MDM). |Requires Windows 10, version 1709 and WinRE must be enabled on the PC. Setup will fail if both requirements aren't met.|
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|Lock screen background|Change the default screen lock background to a custom image.|Click **Browse** to search for an image file on your computer. Accepted image formats are jpg, jpeg, and png.|
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The following table describes each setting and lists the applicable Windows 10 versions. To find out if a setting is available in your version of Windows 10, look for an *X* in the setting row and in the version column.
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|Setting |1703|1709|1803|What happens if I select it? |Note|
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|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
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|Remove apps pre-installed by the device manufacturer |X|X|X| Uninstalls apps that came loaded on the computer by the device's manufacturer. |Adds about 30 minutes to the provisioning process.|
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|Allow local storage (not recommended for shared devices) |X|X|X| Lets students save files to the Desktop and Documents folder on the Student PC. |Not recommended if the device will be part of a shared cart or lab.|
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|Optimize device for a single student, instead of a shared cart or lab |X|X|X|Optimizes the device for use by a single student, rather than many students. |Recommended option only if the device is not shared with other students in the school. Single-optimized accounts are set to expire, and require a signin, 180 days after setup. This setting increases the maximum PC storage to 100% of the available disk space. In this case, student accounts aren't deleted unless the account has been inactive for 180 days. |
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|Let guests sign in to these PCs |X|X|X|Allows guests to use student PCs without a school account. |Common to use within a public, shared space, such as a library. Also used when a student loses their password. Adds a **Guest** account to the PC sign-in screen that anyone can sign in to.|
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|Enable Autopilot Reset |Not available|X|X| Lets you remotely reset a student’s PC from the lock screen, apply the device’s original settings, and enroll it in device management (Azure AD and MDM). |Requires Windows 10, version 1709 and WinRE must be enabled on the PC. Setup will fail if both requirements aren't met.|
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|Lock screen background|X|X|X|Change the default screen lock background to a custom image.|Click **Browse** to search for an image file on your computer. Accepted image formats are jpg, jpeg, and png.|
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### Take a Test app
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After you've made your selections, click **Next**.
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### Time zone
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> [!WARNING]
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> If you are using the Autounattend.xml file to reimage your school PCs, do not specify a time zone in the file. If you set the time zone in the file *and* in this app, you will encounter an error.
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Choose the time zone where your school's PCs are used. This setting ensures that all PCs are provisioned in the same time zone. When you're done, click **Next**.
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### Take a Test
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Set up the Take a Test app to give online quizzes and high-stakes assessments. During assessments, Windows locks down the student PC so that students can't access anything else on the device.
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1. Select **Yes** to create a Take a Test button on the sign-in screens of your students' PCs.
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2. Select from the advanced settings. The following table lists available settings and their descriptions.
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|Setting |Description |
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|Allow keyboard auto-suggestions | Allows app to suggest words as the student types on the PC's keyboard. |
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|Allow teachers to monitor online tests | Enables screen capture in the Take a Test app. |
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2. Select from the advanced settings. Available settings inclue:
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* Allow keyboard auto-suggestions: Allows app to suggest words as the student types on the PC's keyboard.
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* Allow teachers to monitor online tests: Enables screen capture in the Take a Test app.
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3. Enter the URL where the test is hosted. When students log in to the Take a Test account, they'll be able to click or enter the link to view the assessment.
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4. Click **Next**.
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### Add recommended apps
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### Recommended apps
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Choose from a list of recommended Microsoft Store apps to install on student PCs. Then click **Next**. After they're assigned, apps are pinned to the student's Start menu.
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|Minecraft: Education Edition | Free trial|
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|Other apps fit for the classroom |Select from WeDo 2.0 LEGO®, Arduino IDE, Ohbot, Sesavis Visual, and EV3 Programming|
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If you receive an error and are unable to add the selected apps, click **Skip**. Contact your IT admin to get these apps later.
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### Summary
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1. Review all of the settings for accuracy and completeness. Check carefully. To make changes to a saved package, you have to start over.
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2. To make changes now, click any page along the left side of the window.
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3. When finished, click **Accept**.
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### Insert USB
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1. Insert a USB drive. The **Save** button will light up when your computer detects the USB.
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2. Choose your USB drive from the list and click **Save**.
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3. When the package is ready, you'll see the filename and package expiration date. You can also click **Add a USB** to save the same provisioning package to another USB drive. When you're done, remove the USB drive and click **Next**.
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## Run package - Get PCs ready
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Complete each step on the **Get PCs ready** page to prepare student PCs for set-up. Then click **Next**.
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4. If you did not set up the package to do Azure AD Join, go through the rest of the Windows device setup experience. If you did configure the package for Azure AD Join, the computer is ready for use and no further configurations are required.
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4. If you didn't set up the package with Azure AD Join, continue the Windows device setup experience. If you did configure the package with Azure AD Join, the computer is ready for use and no further configurations are required.
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If successful, you'll see a setup complete message. The PCs start up on the lock screen with your school's custom background. Upon first use, students and teachers will be able to connect to your school's network and resources.
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If successful, you'll see a setup complete message. The PCs start up on the lock screen, with your school's custom background. Upon first use, students and teachers can connect to your school's network and resources.
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