| Step | Action | Instructions & Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Go to the Download Page | Navigate to the official Internet Archive page for the tool: https://archive.org/details/cisco-it-essentials-virtual-desktop . This page contains the archived software. | | 2 | Choose a Format | On the right side of the page, find the "Download Options" menu. You will typically see several options: - ZIP: The most common format. A compressed folder containing all the necessary files. - ISO: A disc image file. This can be used with virtual drive software like WinCDEmu or burned to a CD/DVD. - Torrent: A peer-to-peer method for downloading the file. | | 3 | Download the File | Click on your chosen format. Your browser will begin downloading the file (approx. 105 MB). Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as the download may take a few minutes. | | 4 | Extract the Files | Once the download is complete, locate the .zip file in your computer's "Downloads" folder. Right-click on the file and select "Extract All..." to unzip the contents into a new folder. | | 5 | Open the Virtual Tool | Navigate to the new, extracted folder. Inside, you will find a file named Cisco_IT_Essentials_Virtual_Desktop.exe or something similar. Double-click this executable file to launch the tool. |

The download is . If you haven’t enrolled in the free IT Essentials course, do that first. There is no “standalone” public download.

Inserting the Video Adapter Card (GPU), Network Interface Card (NIC), and Wireless NIC into the appropriate PCIe and PCI expansion slots.

This article provides a step-by-step guide to (often referred to as the ITE Virtual Desktop or NDG ITE Virtual Desktop ).

Mounting the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD) into the internal drive bays.

Many editions of the IT Essentials Companion Guide (a textbook published by Cisco Press) include a CD-ROM or access to downloadable content. This disc often contains the Virtual Desktop, Virtual Laptop, and Packet Tracer activities. If you have purchased the Companion Guide, check the included media or the instructions for registering your book on the Cisco Press website for digital access.

Always use the official NetAcad portal.

Installing the PSU and securing it to the case.

Option A: Use the Adobe Flash Player Standalone Projector (Recommended)