Looking to create a Windows 10 computer without the hassle of purchasing and setting up a physical PC? AWS WorkSpaces provides a seamless solution for quickly spinning up a Windows 10 machine on the cloud. This guide will walk you through the steps to create and access a Windows 10 computer on AWS, allowing you to test various functionalities and configurations before easily destroying it.

Before proceeding, make sure you have an existing AWS account.

Step 1: Launch AWS WorkSpaces

  1. Sign in to the AWS Console and search for the WorkSpaces service.
  2. Click on Get Started Now and select Quick Setup.

Step 2: Select Machine Type

  1. Choose the machine type for your Windows 10 computer, such as Standard.
  2. Select the Windows 10 operating system.

Step 3: Choose Connection Protocol

The connection protocol determines how you can connect to your Windows 10 computer. For this example, we will use WSP (Amazon’s WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol).

Step 4: Enter User Details

Enter the necessary user details, such as username and password, and click Launch WorkSpaces.

Step 5: Set Password and Download WorkSpaces Client

  1. Check your email for instructions on setting the user’s password.
  2. Download the AWS WorkSpaces client from the provided link in the email.

Step 6: Install WorkSpaces Client and Connect

  1. Install the AWS WorkSpaces client on your local machine.
  2. Once you receive the registration code via email (this may take up to 20 minutes), launch the client.
  3. Enter the registration code and your user password to connect to the Windows 10 computer on AWS.

Congratulations! You are now ready to access and utilize your Windows 10 computer on AWS.

By utilizing AWS WorkSpaces, you can create, test, and destroy Windows 10 machines quickly and easily. This streamlined process allows you to focus on your work without the need for physical hardware.

Tags: AWS, WorkSpaces, Windows 10, cloud computing, remote access