Install Windows 11 on a Vultr cloud machine ★

This article provides a detailed guide on setting up a Windows 11 cloud PC from scratch on a Vultr server. First, use the DISM tool to mount the `install.wim` image and inject the necessary drivers, then commit the changes and unmount the image. Next, use disk management tools to shrink the C drive and create a new E drive partition, then extract the Windows 11 system files to this partition. The core step involves using the `bcdedit` command to configure a new boot entry, setting the system boot path and recovery options to ensure that Windows 11 boots correctly after a reboot. After rebooting, connect via VNC to complete the initial setup (OOBE). During this process, be sure to select an offline account and set a strong password to avoid restrictions on Remote Desktop. Once you reach the desktop, enable the Remote Desktop service to connect via RDP. Finally, it is recommended to delete the old system partition, change the default port 3389 for remote connections to enhance security, and immediately create a system snapshot. This snapshot can serve as a template to quickly and batch-deploy independent Windows 11 cloud PCs for family or friends, enabling access from any device anytime, anywhere.