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=====Patch My PC=====
[[https://patchmypc.com/home-updater-download|PatchMyPC Home Updater]] is a program for installing and updating other programs.

====Notes====
Make sure restore points are enabled before running with the option ''Create Restore Point Pre-update'' enabled.

It saves its settings in the registry at ''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Patch My PC\Options'', and doesn't output all settings into the .ini file.

Optionally install the following as well:
  * K-Lite Mega Codec
  * TeraCopy
  * OBS Studio
  * IrfanView
  * paint.net (FIXME: depending on how affinity goes)

====Setup====
  * Run ''PatchMyPC.exe'' from ''X:\Apps\PatchMyPC\''
  * ''Options'' > ''Cache'' > ''<User>\AppData\Local\Temp\''
  * Delete the cache folder it created at ''C:\PatchMyPCUpdates''

  * ''Browsers'' > Right-click ''Google Chrome'' > ''Disable auto updating for this app''
  * ''Messaging'' > Right-click ''Discord'' > ''Disable auto updating for this app''
  * ''Sharing'' > Right-click ''Dropbox'' > ''Disable auto updating for this app''
  * ''Gaming'' > Right-click ''Steam'' > ''Disable auto updating for this app''

  * Following is a list of the preselected programs and their further setup:
    * Microsoft .NET Framework
    * Google Chrome:
      * [[win:Chrome]]
    * VLC:
      * FIXME: Go through all the settings
    * WinrRAR:
      * Download and open the [[https://www.rarlab.com/themes.htm|48x36 Classic Theme]]
      * Copy the licence key file into its install folder
      * ''Settings'' > ''Integration'' > ''Context menu items'':
        * Deselect both email options
        * Deselect both ''Open with WinRAR'' options
    * 8GadgetPack:{{page>win:desktop_gadgets#setup&noheader&inline}}
    * AutoHotkey:
      * Download the [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs/tree/master/Windows/Apps/AutoHotkey|AutoHotkey Scripts]] to ''%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\''
    * Unlocker
    * Core Temp:
      * Delete the ''Core Temp'' shortcut and the ''Goodgame Empire'' web shortcut form the desktop
      * Download [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs/raw/master/Windows/Apps/CoreTemp.ini|CoreTemp.ini]] and place in ''%PROGRAMFILES%\Core Temp''
      * Open Task Scheduler and add an entry to start Core Temp at log on, delayed by 30 seconds, running with highest privileges
      * Run that task
    * MSI Afterburner
    * Avidemux:
      * Requires input during installation
      * Install to ''C:\Program Files\Avidemux''
      * Download [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs/raw/master/Windows/Apps/avidemux.zip|Avidemux presets]] and extract into ''%APPDATA%\avidemux''
    * Discord:{{page>win:discord&noheader&inline}}
    * Dropbox:
      * Sign in with your Dropbox account
      * ''Advanced Settings'':
        * ''Selective Sync'' > ''Deselect unneeded folders''
      * ''Settings'' > ''Preferences'':
        * ''Backups'' > ''Share screenshots using Dropbox''
    * Steam:
      * Login
      * Setup family sharing from friends
      * Optionally, copy old game install files into new steam folder
      * Settings:
        * Authorize Library Sharing on this computer
        * Add Library folders on other local drives
        * Display Steam URL address bar when available
        * Enable hardware video decoding
        * Allow downloads during gameplay

====Update====
Run ''PatchMyPC.exe'' from ''X:\Apps\PatchMyPC\'' and it will update itself and check the programs it manages for updates, then just install.
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