12. Wait for Ghost to complete rewriting the Windows partition. Once complete, it restarts
automatically.
13. Ensure the system reboots into Windows 10.
14. The system may spend several minutes preparing the desktop, which may require several
reboots. Ensure the Windows 10 login prompt appears.
Note:
When booting for the first time, the menu item in Windows Boot Manager may still
say “Windows 7”. This does not indicate a failed upgrade and is corrected at the next step.
Windows 10 First-Boot Procedure
1. On the Windows 10 login screen, login as user
test
. Use the password
test
.
2. Wait until the account completes first-time configuration. The desktop should appear within
several minutes.
3. Open a File Explorer window, locate the Ixia Windows 10 Upgrade USB, and navigate to the
Scripts
folder.
4. Locate the file named
upgrade-post-sysprep.ps1
.
5. Select the file, open the context menu, and then select
Run with powershell
. You may also
need to run this as administrator.
6. In some cases, a warning or a message appears prompting you to accept the changes. Select
Yes to All
.
7. When prompted, enter the 6-digit serial number of the Standard Performance Controller Module
and press
Enter
.
The serial number is printed on the label at the front of each controller.
8. The script makes the necessary changes and reboots.
9. After the computer reboots successfully, the chassis is ready for installation of Ixia software.
Note:
After the system reboots, you can log in as the
ixia
user. The password will be the 6-digit
serial number you entered earlier.
Windows 10 License Activation
1. Obtain the Windows 10 license key from the label in the upgrade kit.
2. Navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
3. Select
Change product key
.
4. Enter the product key and then select
Next
to complete activation. This step requires connection
to the internet to complete the Microsoft license activation.
For additional information, visit
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/windows-10-
IxOS 9.00 Installation
Download a copy of IxOS installer (.exe file) from Ixia website.
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