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Fresh install of Windows 11 Pro what to do first or install first after setup?
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<blockquote data-quote="Zero Knowledge" data-source="post: 1015480" data-attributes="member: 57429"><p>#1 Install official graphics drivers/chipset drivers/Wi-Fi/Ethernet drivers (download them before you do a fresh install, I find the drivers from oem's are newer than WU in most cases)</p><p>#2 Run Windows Update and update to latest cumulative updates.</p><p>#2 Go to settings then to privacy and disable settings/apps you don't use</p><p>#3 Go to Services and disable unneeded services (debateable whether you need to do this these days, do or do not up to you)</p><p>#4 Go to Group Policy and harden your system with various settings since you have Win Pro</p><p>#5 Delete Windows app's and Windows store app's you don't need with WPD</p><p>#6 Create Hard Configurator Firewall rules, block Windows spyware rules, install 7Zip, Macrium or other imaging software, install 3rd party anti-virus and update, install your layered defence app if you have one of VoodooSheild/AppGuard/OSarmor/Hitman Alert.</p><p>#7 Install/update browser then add uBlock Origin and add custom filters.</p><p>#8 (Optional) Install Adguard desktop app and configure DOH/NextDns desktop app & Next DNS DOH</p><p>#9 Make image with imaging software and go forth and prosper</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zero Knowledge, post: 1015480, member: 57429"] #1 Install official graphics drivers/chipset drivers/Wi-Fi/Ethernet drivers (download them before you do a fresh install, I find the drivers from oem's are newer than WU in most cases) #2 Run Windows Update and update to latest cumulative updates. #2 Go to settings then to privacy and disable settings/apps you don't use #3 Go to Services and disable unneeded services (debateable whether you need to do this these days, do or do not up to you) #4 Go to Group Policy and harden your system with various settings since you have Win Pro #5 Delete Windows app's and Windows store app's you don't need with WPD #6 Create Hard Configurator Firewall rules, block Windows spyware rules, install 7Zip, Macrium or other imaging software, install 3rd party anti-virus and update, install your layered defence app if you have one of VoodooSheild/AppGuard/OSarmor/Hitman Alert. #7 Install/update browser then add uBlock Origin and add custom filters. #8 (Optional) Install Adguard desktop app and configure DOH/NextDns desktop app & Next DNS DOH #9 Make image with imaging software and go forth and prosper [/QUOTE]
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