How to Setup A New Laptop (Upadated Jul 13. 2022)

1. Basic Windows Setup

• Make sure to read all of the settings carefully!

2. Wallpaper

   * On flashdrive

3. Remove Bloatware

• Hit Start and type "appwiz.cpl", now the delete the programs you know and that you don't need, also do the same through windows settigns

4. Install Programs

• iTunes Script *List:
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Discord
  • Zoom
  • NodeJS
  • Python3
  • VS Code
  • Sumatra PDF
  • Epic
  • Steam
  • Advanced IP Scanner
  • WinSCP
  • WireShark
  • MPC
  • Spotify
  • 7-Zip
  • HWInfo
  • Rufus
• Carefully go through rest of scripts

5. Disabling Unnessacary startup programming

• Open Task Manager and disable unnesscary startup programs
• Also, under the Options tab in the Task Manager turn on the "Always on top" setting

6. Windows Optimization Guide

1. Go through all settings
2. Change Visual Effects
3. Change Power Plan
   • Turn on hibernation
   • Turn on no sleep when plugged in

• File Explorer
  • View tab
    • Enable File name extensions & Hidden items
• System Boot

7. Go through all Windows Updates

8. Create System Restore Point

9. Schedule Monthly Check