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--- win:install_windows [2020/06/21 11:50]
derek
+++ win:install_windows [2024/09/22 19:51] (current)
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   * Connect to the internet, by either connecting the ethernet cable again or connecting to WiFi
   * ''Allow PC to be discoverable on the network'' > ''Allow''
-  * Ensure everything in ''Settings'' > ''Accounts'' > ''Sync your settings'' is ''Off''
-  * Sign in to your windows account
-  * Verify identity
-  * Again ensure everything in ''Settings'' > ''Accounts'' > ''Sync your settings'' is ''Off''
-  * Give Windows a chance to sort itself out
   * Install any Windows updates
   * Shutdown Windows, reconnect any extra drives and remove the installation USB stick
   * Enter the BIOS and do the following:
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     * Enable CPU Virtualisation
   * Boot into Windows
   * Update & Security > For Developers > Developer mode
   * Apply desired settings changes further down page
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       * 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:===
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   * [[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
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     * Right-Click > ''View'' > ''Small icons''
     * Move Recycle Bin to corner
-    * Hide people on taskbar
+    * Right-Click ''Taskbar'':
-    * Hide Search icon
+      * ''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 Show recently used files/folders in Quick access
+    * Deselect both Show recently used files/folders in Quick access
     * ''Apply to Folders''
     * ''Expand to open folder''
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       * 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:
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     * Run the [[|DisplayFusion Settings Restore]] file
-  * Install free version of [[http://1218.io|Seer]]:
+  * Install [[https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook|QuickLook]]:
-    * Settings > Run Seer at system start
+  * 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]]
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   * 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]]

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