Windows Installation Guide.txt

➤ Start

 • optimize bios settings
 • download iso file and create bootable usbdrive
 • download drivers and programs latest version
 • copy all drivers and programs to external drive or USB drive

 • Wipe systemdrive clean if OS currently installed
 • Starting here - after installation:
 • disable all unnecessary services and tasks (batfile)
 • run performance and privacy script         (batfile)
 • delete bloatware                           (batfile)
 • disable update orchestrator tasks with nsudo
 • run shutup10 privacy tool
 • optimize system responsiveness in registry
 • create task to automatically clear tempfiles and start taskmanager on boot
 • install drivers (cpu chipest, gpu graphics, etc) [NVCleanstall]
 • optimize graphics driver control panel settings

 • file explorer <
 • change fast access to this pc
 • do not show recently used items
 • disable hide file extensions for known file types
 • enable show hidden files

 • create desktop shortcut for useful programs (controlpanel, programs, etc)
 • create desktop shortcut for tempfiles C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Temp
 • press shift 5 times (disable locking function, games use it for crouch)
 • if windows defender is installed, add exclusions for all trusted drives
 • set wallpaper
 • msconfig enable all cpu cores on system boot

 • file explorer <
 • network advanced sharing settings
 • network adapter settings
 • remove all checkmarks expect IPv4
 • change DNS server to Quad9
   9.9.9.9         - IPv4
   149.112.112.112 - IPv4 alternate
   2620:fe::fe     - IPv6
   2620:fe::9      - IPv6 alternate

 • optimize windows system settings (privacy, performance, customisation, etc)
 • control panel <
 • large symbols
 • mouse + keyboard
 • control panel <
 • power plan settings
 • control panel <
 • system
 • advanced system setting

 • install vc redistributables visual C++ (visual studio)
 • install basic programs:
 • (portmaster, simplewall, vlc mediaplayer, everythingsearch, notepad++, 7zip, hwmonitor)
 • (librewolf webbrowser, mullvad VPN, qBittorrent, obs studio, msi-afterburner, steam, etc)
 • set default apps (to open links, photos, videos, audio, etc)

 • going online first time
 • install microsoft directx
 • install drivers and programs that force online connection
 • configure librewolf webbrowser (import custom settings & bookmarks)

➤ End