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Quick Windows Setup

Installing and Activating Windows

• Install Windows LTSC.

  LTSC is Windows but without the major bloatware.

• Run this command in Powershell admin: irm https://get.activated.win | iex

  Activates the LTSC release you installed. SRC.

Manual Debloat

• Run this command in PowerShell admin: iwr -useb https://christitus.com/win | iex

  Allows you to debloat further without breaking your system and install common programs. SRC.

Talon Debloat

A easy couple clicks debloater of what you can do manually. Recommended for newcomers/people who don’t want to do all the work required.

• “Fix” boxes when dragging instead of actual window:

  • Press Windows + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
  • Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter. This will open the System Properties window.
  • Navigate to the Advanced tab.
  • Click on the Settings button in the Performance section.
  • Enable Show window contents while dragging.

NVidia

• Install and run NVCleanInstall

  Allows you to install graphics drivers without the bloat.

User Interface/Experience

• Open Shell

  A collection of utilities bringing back classic features to Windows.

• OldNewExplorer

  Shell extension and tweaker that can undo “improvements” to file browsing added in Windows 10.

• Windhawk

  Provides various visual tweaks to Windows.
  Recommended:
  Better file sizes in Explorer details
  Taskbar Volume Control
  UXTheme hook
  Windows 11 File Explorer Styler

• Rectify11

  Makes the Windows 11 experience more consistent.