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 =====Install Windows===== =====Install Windows=====
-Before reformatting/deleting your old installation: + 
-  * Unregister iTunes +====Before reformatting/deleting your old installation==== 
-  * Export: +  * De-register iTunes 
-    * DisplayFusion settings +  * Ensure all the files in [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs|GitHub Configs]] are up to date 
-    * Clover Bookmarks +  
-    * Logitech Gaming Software profile folder ''%LOCALAPPDATA%\Logitech\Logitech Gaming Software\profiles'' +
-    * Avidemux config ''%APPDATA%\avidemux\pluginSettings'' +
-    * Photoshop: Save the ''User Actions'' folder using the menu in the actions widget+
   * 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   * 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/eb-gb/software-download/windows10|Media Creation Tool]] +  * Download the Windows [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10|Media Creation Tool]] 
-  * Set to UK or international+  * Set the Language to ''English (United Kingdom)''
   * Install it onto an empty USB stick that is at least 8GB   * Install it onto an empty USB stick that is at least 8GB
  
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   * Test booting the newly built computer before putting it in its case, and make sure all the devices show up in the BIOS   * 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   * Disconnect all drives other than the one Windows is being installed onto
-  * Update [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_BIOS/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] BIOS and reset settings to default+  * 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   * Check BIOS settings to ensure storage is set to AHCI mode, but don't change much else yet
-  * (Note: On Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H use the USB port next to Ethernet for the installation USB drive) 
  
-Install Windows:+====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   * Boot into the BIOS and select the USB Stick to boot from
-  * Install Windows FIXME elaborate +  * Install Windows 
-  * Language > English UK +  * ''Language to install'' > ''English (United Kingdom)'' 
-  * Time & region > Australia +  * ''Time & currency format'' > ''English (Australia)'' 
-  * Keyboard > US+  * ''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   * 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   * Select Windows 10 Pro x64
   * Custom (Install Windows Only)   * Custom (Install Windows Only)
   * Select the only drive in the computer   * 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)   * **Create local account with desired username** (This sets the user home directory name)
   * Disable all the privacy settings   * Disable all the privacy settings
 +  * ''Do more across devices with activity history'' > ''No''
 +  * ''Let Cortana help you get things done'' > ''Not now''
  
-Set up Windows: +====Setup==== 
-  * Sign in to your windows account +  * Connect to the internet, by either connecting the ethernet cable again or connecting to WiFi  
-  * Verify identity +  * ''Allow PC to be discoverable on the network'' > ''Allow'' 
- +  * Install any Windows updates 
-  * Shutdown and reconnect extra drives and remove the installation USB stick +  * Shutdown Windows, reconnect any extra drives and remove the installation USB stick 
-  * Enter the BIOS and change/ensure the following:+  * Enter the BIOS and do the following:
     * Verify boot priorities     * Verify boot priorities
-    * Memory XMP settings +    * Enable Memory XMP/DOCP settings 
-    * FIXME+    * Enable CPU Virtualisation
   * Boot into Windows   * Boot into Windows
- 
   * Update & Security > For Developers > Developer mode   * Update & Security > For Developers > Developer mode
   * Apply desired settings changes further down page   * Apply desired settings changes further down page
  
   * Install Drivers:   * Install Drivers:
-  * [[https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GA-Z87X-UD3H-rev-1x|Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H]] Motherboard: +  * Can use [[https://www.snappy-driver-installer.org|Snappy Driver Installer]] to help figure out which drivers are best to install 
-    * Realtek sound settings: +  * ''Audio'' and ''LAN'' from [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] 
-      * Speaker Configuration > 7.1 +  * [[https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/amd-socket-am4/x570|AMD Chipset Drivers]] 
-      * Deselect Full-range Speakers +  * [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung NVMe Driver]] 
-      * Speaker Fill +  * [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/mx300-support|Crucial MX300]] 
-      * Enable Bass Management +  * [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/m500-support|Crucial M500]]
-      * Device advanced settings: +
-        * Make front and rear different +
-        * Separate all input jacks +
-    * Windows sound options: +
-      * Disable unused sound devices +
-      * Enable Loudness Equalization in speaker properties +
-      * Enable Stereo Mix +
-      * Set microphone volume (100% +20 dB for Razer Tiamat 7.2) +
-  * [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] Motherboard: +
-    * Audio +
-    * LAN +
-    * Chipset +
-    * SATA +
-  * SSD firmware/drivers: +
-    * [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung]] Firmware and NVMe Driver +
-    * Crucial [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/mx300-support|MX300]] / [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/m500-support|M500]]+
   * Restart   * 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''
  
-  * Make network private +  * Install [[https://www.asus.com/supportonly/Armoury%20Crate/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Armoury Crate]] 
-  * [[win:Network Drives]]+  * Install [[https://www.corsair.com/us/en/downloads|Corsair iCue]]
  
-  * Copy Downloads folder+===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]]   * [[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]]   * [[win:Languages]]
  
-  * Uninstall Programs:+  * Using [[https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/uninstall_view.html|Nirsoft uninstallview]] and the Start Menu uninstall default programs/apps, including:
     * Pre-installed games     * Pre-installed games
     * Dolby Access     * Dolby Access
     * Onedrive     * Onedrive
-    * Mobile Plans+    * Skype
     * My Office     * My Office
 +    * Mail
 +    * Weather
     * News     * News
-    * Nvidia 3D Vision Driver+    * Mixed Reality Portal 
 +    * Your Phone
     * SketchBook     * SketchBook
     * Tips     * Tips
  
   * Desktop:   * Desktop:
-    * View > Small icons+    * Right-Click > ''View'' > ''Small icons''
     * Move Recycle Bin to corner     * Move Recycle Bin to corner
-    * Hide people on taskbar +    * Right-Click ''Taskbar'': 
-    * Unpin from taskbar: +      * ''Search'' > ''Hidden'' 
-      * Edge +      * ''News and Interests'' > ''Turn Off'' 
-      * Store +      * Deselect ''Show Cortana Button''
-      * Mail +
-    * Pin to taskbar (Some things not installed yet): +
-      * 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 +
-    * Hide Search icon +
-    * Unpin everything from start menu+
  
-  * Explorer Folder options: +  * Right-click in the ''Downloads'' folder > ''Group by'' > ''(None)'' 
-    * Deselect Show recently used files/folders in Quick access +  * While still in downloads > ''View'' > ''Options'': 
-    * Expand to open folder+    * Deselect both Show recently used files/folders in Quick access 
 +    * ''Apply to Folders'' 
 +    * ''Expand to open folder''
  
   * Windows Settings:   * Windows Settings:
     * Explorer > Right-click This PC > Properties > Advanced System Settings:     * Explorer > Right-click This PC > Properties > Advanced System Settings:
-      * Change computer name to "Derek-PC" +      * Change computer name 
-      * Check System restore usage settings+      * Enable System restore for desired drives and set the usage appropriately
       * Check and possibly disable remote access       * Check and possibly disable remote access
     * Settings App:     * Settings App:
     * System:     * System:
-      * Night Light > On, Schedule > On +      * Display > Night Light > On, Schedule > On 
-      * Remove unused Quick Actions+      * Focus Assist > Disable
       * Turn screens off after > 25 mins       * Turn screens off after > 25 mins
       * Sleep after > 45 mins       * Sleep after > 45 mins
-      * Storage Sense > On, Delete files after > Never+      * 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     * Personalisation > Start > Disable suggestions on start menu
-    * Accounts > Sign-in Options > Windows Hello PIN > Add 
     * Gaming:     * Gaming:
       * Disable Xbox game bar       * Disable Xbox game bar
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       * Change active hours       * Change active hours
       * Enable updates for other Microsoft products       * 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
  
-  * Win > Search "Turn Windows features on or off" +  * Right-click ''X:\Apps\ssstars.scr'' > Install
-    * Select: +
-      * .NET Framework 3.5 (Deselect sub items) +
-      * Windows Subsystem for Linux +
-    * Ok +
-    * Restart Now +
-    * Install [[https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9N9TNGVNDL3Q|Ubuntu 18.04]] +
-    * Launch Ubuntu 18.04 +
-    * Pin to the taskbar (Ordered after Command Prompt) +
-    * Enter desired username and password +
-    * Run  +
-      * ''sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade'' +
-      * ''sudo apt autoremove'' +
- +
-  * Right-click ssstars.scr from Apps folder> Install+
   * Settings > Number of stars > 200   * 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]]   * Install [[https://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience/download|GeForce Experience]]
-  * Sign in with Nvidia account +    * Sign in with Nvidia account 
-  * Deselect automatically optimise newly added games +    * Deselect automatically optimise newly added games 
-  * Enable automatically download driver updates (In settings) +    * Settings: 
-  * Update Drivers (Custom installation, disable 3D vision options) +      * Enable automatically download driver updates 
-  * Enable GameStream +      * Disable In-Game Overlay 
-  * Nvidia Control Panel: +      * Enable GameStream 
-    * Desktop > Disable "Show Notification Tray Icon" +    * Update Drivers using ''Custom Installation'' 
-    * 3D Settings: +    * Nvidia Control Panel: 
-      * DSR - Factors > 4.00x +      * ''Desktop'' > Disable ''Show Notification Tray Icon'' 
-      * DSR - Smoothness > 0% +      * ''Manage 3D settings'': 
-      * Power management mode > Adaptive +        * FIXME: new settings? 
- +        * ''DSR - Factors'' > ''4.00x'' 
-  * Install [[https://www.rarlab.com/download.htm|WinRAR]] and its [[https://www.rarlab.com/themes.htm|Classic Theme]] +        * ''DSR - Smoothness'' > ''0%'' 
-  * Copy the licence key file into its install folder +        * ''Power management mode'' > ''Adaptive''
- +
-  * Install [[http://en.ejie.me/|Clover]] (Default options are ok) +
-  * Delete desktop icon for Clover +
-  * Unpin File Explorer and pin clover to the taskbar +
-  * Import bookmarks from previous installation +
- +
-  * Open Task Scheduler and add an entry to start Core Temp portable at log on delayed by 30 seconds +
-  * [[win:Desktop Gadgets]]+
  
-  * Install [[http://support.logitech.com/en_gb/software/lgs|Logitech Gaming Software]] +  * Install [[http://en.ejie.me/|Clover]] (Default options are ok) FIXME: **Now seems to have Adware :(** Possibly delete ClvHelp.exe 
-  * Restart Core Temp to get it to appear in LGS +    * 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?
-  * Display Options: +
-    * List running applets +
-    * Disable all applets except Core Temp and the Profile Selector +
-  * Delete contents of ''%LOCALAPPDATA%\Logitech\Logitech Gaming Software\profiles'' then replace with backed up profile+
  
   * Install and sign in to [[https://www.razer.com/synapse-2|Razer Synapse 2.0]]   * 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]]   * [[win:Console]]
  
-  * [[win:SendTo Startup]] +===SendTo Startup=== 
-  * [[win:Shortcut Icon]] +> {{page>win:sendto_startup#setup&noheader}}
-  * [[win:Icon Location Backup]] +
-  * [[win:Sublime Text|Sublime Text (Includes Python guide)]] +
-  * [[win:No Extension Association]]+
  
-  * Install [[https://autohotkey.com/download|AutoHotKey]] +===Shortcut Icon=== 
-  * Right-click and Send To > Startup on any scripts that should load on startup+> {{page>win:shortcut_icon#setup&noheader}}
  
-  * [[win:Chrome]]+===Icon Location Backup=== 
 +> {{page>win:icon_location_backup#setup&noheader}}
  
-  * [[win:World of Warcraft]]+> {{page>win:Sublime#setup&noheader}}
  
-  * Install [[https://store.steampowered.com/about/|Steam]]: +===Patch My PC Home Updater=== 
-    * Setup family sharing +> {{page>win:patch_my_pc#setup&noheader}}
-    * Optionally copy old game install files into new steam folder +
-    * Settings: +
-      * Display timestamps in chat log +
-      * Authorize Library Sharing on this computer +
-      * Display Steam URL address bar when available +
-      * Enable hardware video decoding +
-      * Allow downloads during gameplay +
-      * Use a push-to-talk key to transmit voice+
  
   * Install DisplayFusion through Steam   * Install DisplayFusion through Steam
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     * Launch DisplayFusion on Steam to install it     * Launch DisplayFusion on Steam to install it
     * Select Disable Windows Taskbar     * Select Disable Windows Taskbar
-    * Restore Settings from a backup of previous installation+    * Run the [[|DisplayFusion Settings Restore]] file
  
-  * [[win:Discord]] +  * Install [[https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook|QuickLook]]:
- +
-  * Install free version of [[http://1218.io|Seer]]: +
-    * Settings > Run Seer at system start +
- +
-  * Install [[https://www.dropbox.com/install|Dropbox]] +
-    * Sign in with Dropbox account +
-    * Possibly click on advanced options? +
-    * Settings > Preferences: +
-      * Import > Share screenshots using Dropbox +
-      * Sync > Selective Sync > Deselect unneeded folders+
  
 +  * 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://codecguide.com/download_other.htm#mediainfo|MediaInfo Lite]]
   * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm|dBpoweramp Music Converter]]   * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm|dBpoweramp Music Converter]]
   * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-utility.htm|Replay Gain Codec]]   * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-utility.htm|Replay Gain Codec]]
-  * Install [[https://www.fosshub.com/Avidemux.html|Avidemux Win64 Installer]] 
-    * Paste saved config files to ''%APPDATA%\avidemux\'' 
  
-  * [[win:Microsoft Office]] +  * Install and log in to [[https://www.plex.tv/en-au/media-server-downloads/#plex-app|Plex for Windows]] 
-  * Install [[https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud.html|Adobe CC]] +    * FIXME: config
-  * Import the previously saved ''User Actions'' folder using the menu in the actions widget+
  
-  * Install Visual Studio 2013 +  * Sign in to [[https://store.serif.com/account/downloads/|Affinity]] 
-  * Sign in with Microsoft account +    * Download and install Affinity Photo and Designer 
-  * Help > Register Product > Enter Product key from filename +    * Open the programs, ''I have a product key'', enter your email address and product keys 
-  * Open the location of the start menu shortcut and copy it to the desktop+    * Accept the terms, Deselect ''Show this panel on startup''
  
-  * [[win:GitHub]]+> {{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 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]]   * Install [[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases|Borderless Gaming]]
- 
-  * Install [[https://www.nicbedford.co.uk/software/systemrestoreexplorer|System Restore Explorer]] 
- 
-  * Install [[https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64|iTunes Desktop]] 
-    * Deselect ''Use iTunes as the default player'' 
-    * Close iTunes 
-    * Delete ''iTunes'' folder in ''%USERPROFILE%\Music'' 
-    * Run the following in cmd.exe (Change target locations as needed) 
-      * ''MKLINK /D "%USERPROFILE%\Music\iTunes" "U:\iTunes"''  
-      * ''MKLINK /D "%APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync" "Z:\MobileSync"'' 
-    * Start iTunes and verify it is using the wanted library 
-    * Account > Sign in 
  
   * [[win:Backup]]   * [[win:Backup]]
  
-<code> +  * Delete unwanted desktop icons 
-TODO: +  * Unpin all the programs from the taskbar and pin the following in this order: 
-foobar2000 +    * Chrome 
-minilyrics (symlink or set lyrics folder?) +    * Clover 
-ahk not responding? +    * Calculator 
-audio graph isolation high cpu usage (disabling audio enhancements stops this) +    * Resource monitor 
-</code>+    * 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
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