=====Install Windows=====

====Before reformatting/deleting your old installation====
  * De-register iTunes
  * Ensure all the files in [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs|GitHub Configs]] are up to date
  
  * Use [[https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/uninstall_view.html|Nirsoft UninstallView]] to create a .csv of the installed programs and use it to check whether there are any extra settings or files that need transferring

  * Download the Windows [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10|Media Creation Tool]]
  * Set the Language to ''English (United Kingdom)''
  * Install it onto an empty USB stick that is at least 8GB

Build or prepare the computer for installing Windows:
  * Test booting the newly built computer before putting it in its case, and make sure all the devices show up in the BIOS
  * Disconnect all drives other than the one Windows is being installed onto
  * Update the [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_BIOS/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] BIOS and reset settings to default
  * Check BIOS settings to ensure storage is set to AHCI mode, but don't change much else yet

====Install====
  * Ensure computer is not connected to the internet to allow creation of a local account
  * Boot into the BIOS and select the USB Stick to boot from
  * Install Windows
  * ''Language to install'' > ''English (United Kingdom)''
  * ''Time & currency format'' > ''English (Australia)''
  * ''Keyboard or input method'' > ''US''
  * If the computer has previously been activated with windows select "I don't have a product key", otherwise enter your product key
  * Select Windows 10 Pro x64
  * Custom (Install Windows Only)
  * Select the only drive in the computer
  * Install
  * Let Windows reboot
  * Check correct region and ''US'' keyboard selected
  * Select ''I don't have Internet''
  * Continue with limited setup
  * **Create local account with desired username** (This sets the user home directory name)
  * Disable all the privacy settings
  * ''Do more across devices with activity history'' > ''No''
  * ''Let Cortana help you get things done'' > ''Not now''

====Setup====
  * Connect to the internet, by either connecting the ethernet cable again or connecting to WiFi 
  * ''Allow PC to be discoverable on the network'' > ''Allow''
  * Install any Windows updates
  * Shutdown Windows, reconnect any extra drives and remove the installation USB stick
  * Enter the BIOS and do the following:
    * Verify boot priorities
    * Enable Memory XMP/DOCP settings
    * Enable CPU Virtualisation
  * Boot into Windows
  * Update & Security > For Developers > Developer mode
  * Apply desired settings changes further down page

  * Install Drivers:
  * Can use [[https://www.snappy-driver-installer.org|Snappy Driver Installer]] to help figure out which drivers are best to install
  * ''Audio'' and ''LAN'' from [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]]
  * [[https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/amd-socket-am4/x570|AMD Chipset Drivers]]
  * [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung NVMe Driver]]
  * [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/mx300-support|Crucial MX300]]
  * [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/m500-support|Crucial M500]]
  * Restart
  * Clean up temporary folders created in ''C:\''
  * Realtek sound settings:
    * Speaker Configuration > 7.1
    * Deselect Full-range Speakers
    * Speaker Fill
    * Enable Bass Management
    * Set microphone volume (100% +20 dB for Razer Tiamat 7.2)
    * Device advanced settings:
      * Make front and rear different
      * Separate all input jacks
  * Download [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung Firmware]] and follow instructions in the ''NVMe SSD-Firmware Installation Guide''

  * Install [[https://www.asus.com/supportonly/Armoury%20Crate/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Armoury Crate]]
  * Install [[https://www.corsair.com/us/en/downloads|Corsair iCue]]

===Setup network drives:===
> {{page>win:network_drives#setup&noheader}}

  * Access the various portable apps referenced in this guide from ''X:\Apps''

  * [[win:Ultimate Windows Tweaker]]
  * Run ''powercfg /hibernate off'' from an Administrator CMD prompt
  * Sign in to your windows account
  * Ensure everything in ''Settings'' > ''Accounts'' > ''Sync your settings'' is ''Off''
  * Restart

  * [[win:Languages]]

  * Using [[https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/uninstall_view.html|Nirsoft uninstallview]] and the Start Menu uninstall default programs/apps, including:
    * Pre-installed games
    * Dolby Access
    * Onedrive
    * Skype
    * My Office
    * Mail
    * Weather
    * News
    * Mixed Reality Portal
    * Your Phone
    * SketchBook
    * Tips

  * Desktop:
    * Right-Click > ''View'' > ''Small icons''
    * Move Recycle Bin to corner
    * Right-Click ''Taskbar'':
      * ''Search'' > ''Hidden''
      * ''News and Interests'' > ''Turn Off''
      * Deselect ''Show Cortana Button''

  * Right-click in the ''Downloads'' folder > ''Group by'' > ''(None)''
  * While still in downloads > ''View'' > ''Options'':
    * Deselect both Show recently used files/folders in Quick access
    * ''Apply to Folders''
    * ''Expand to open folder''

  * Windows Settings:
    * Explorer > Right-click This PC > Properties > Advanced System Settings:
      * Change computer name
      * Enable System restore for desired drives and set the usage appropriately
      * Check and possibly disable remote access
    * Settings App:
    * System:
      * Display > Night Light > On, Schedule > On
      * Focus Assist > Disable
      * Turn screens off after > 25 mins
      * Sleep after > 45 mins
      * Storage > Storage Sense > On, Delete files after > Never
    * Network > Change adapter options > Right-click ''Ethernet'' > Properties > Configure... > Advanced > Wake on Pattern Match > Disabled
    * Personalisation > Start > Disable suggestions on start menu
    * Gaming:
      * Disable Xbox game bar
    * Update & Security:
      * Change active hours
      * Enable updates for other Microsoft products
    * Tap the ''Shift'' key five times to trigger sticky keys, then disable all the shortcut keys
  * Edit the ''Quick Actions'' on the notification window

  * Right-click ''X:\Apps\ssstars.scr'' > Install
  * Settings > Number of stars > 200

  * Create the following folders on any non-system drives:
    * ''Games''
    * ''Media''
    * ''Programs''

  * Install [[https://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience/download|GeForce Experience]]
    * Sign in with Nvidia account
    * Deselect automatically optimise newly added games
    * Settings:
      * Enable automatically download driver updates
      * Disable In-Game Overlay
      * Enable GameStream
    * Update Drivers using ''Custom Installation''
    * Nvidia Control Panel:
      * ''Desktop'' > Disable ''Show Notification Tray Icon''
      * ''Manage 3D settings'':
        * FIXME: new settings?
        * ''DSR - Factors'' > ''4.00x''
        * ''DSR - Smoothness'' > ''0%''
        * ''Power management mode'' > ''Adaptive''

  * Install [[http://en.ejie.me/|Clover]] (Default options are ok) FIXME: **Now seems to have Adware :(** Possibly delete ClvHelp.exe
    * Import bookmarks from [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs/raw/master/Windows/Apps/Clover%20Bookmarks.html|Clover Bookmarks.html]] FIXME: Edge can't seem to download these pages, maybe link to non raw page?

  * Install and sign in to [[https://www.razer.com/synapse-2|Razer Synapse 2.0]]
  * Install the latest 64-bit [[http://support.logitech.com/en_gb/software/lgs|Logitech Gaming Software]] from ''Show All Downloads''
    * ''G-Keys'' > ''Default Profile'' > ''G5'' > Assign a ''Right Alt'' keystroke
    * ''Display Options'':
      * ''List running applets''
      * Disable all applets except ''Countdown Timer'' and ''Profile Selector''

  * [[win:Console]]

===SendTo Startup===
> {{page>win:sendto_startup#setup&noheader}}

===Shortcut Icon===
> {{page>win:shortcut_icon#setup&noheader}}

===Icon Location Backup===
> {{page>win:icon_location_backup#setup&noheader}}

> {{page>win:Sublime#setup&noheader}}

===Patch My PC Home Updater===
> {{page>win:patch_my_pc#setup&noheader}}

  * Install DisplayFusion through Steam
    * Deselect create shortcuts
    * Select "Don't show this page again" on the last install dialog
    * Launch DisplayFusion on Steam to install it
    * Select Disable Windows Taskbar
    * Run the [[|DisplayFusion Settings Restore]] file

  * Install [[https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook|QuickLook]]:

  * Install [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9n4wgh0z6vhq|HEVC Video Extension]] and [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/heif-image-extensions/9pmmsr1cgpwg|HEIF Image Extension]]
  * Install [[https://codecguide.com/download_other.htm#mediainfo|MediaInfo Lite]]
  * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm|dBpoweramp Music Converter]]
  * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-utility.htm|Replay Gain Codec]]

  * Install and log in to [[https://www.plex.tv/en-au/media-server-downloads/#plex-app|Plex for Windows]]
    * FIXME: config

  * Sign in to [[https://store.serif.com/account/downloads/|Affinity]]
    * Download and install Affinity Photo and Designer
    * Open the programs, ''I have a product key'', enter your email address and product keys
    * Accept the terms, Deselect ''Show this panel on startup''

> {{page>win:microsoft_office#microsoft_office_365}}

  * Install [[https://renderdoc.org/|RenderDoc]]
  * Install Visual Studio 2013:
    * Sign in with Microsoft account
    * Help > Register Product > Enter Product key from filename
    * Open the location of the start menu shortcut and copy it to the desktop

  * Install and sign in to [[https://www.splashtop.com/downloads|Splashtop Streamer (Personal)]]
  * Install [[http://www.vmware.com/go/download-vmrc|VMware Remote Console]]

  * Install [[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases|Borderless Gaming]]

  * [[win:Backup]]

  * Delete unwanted desktop icons
  * Unpin all the programs from the taskbar and pin the following in this order:
    * Chrome
    * Clover
    * Calculator
    * Resource monitor
    * Command Prompt (Right-click on the pin > right-click command prompt > properties > advanced > run as admin)
    * Ubuntu 18.04
    * PowerShell
    * Registry Editor
  * Unpin everything from start menu