HON95-wiki/config/pc/windows.md

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Using

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• Windows 10

Installation

• There's no need to provide a product/activation key. If the PC (motherboard?) has been activated before, it will automatically activate when starting the first time.
• Use a local account. Link to a Microsoft account later if needed, but preferably only for Microsoft apps.
• Say no to everything privacy related.

Setup

• Install all available updates.
• Install graphics drivers and fix display frame rates, color ranges (use full range for PC displays and limited for TVs, generally) etc.
• Enable BitLocker drive encryption for all drives.
  • Allow using it without a TPM module:
  • Open gpedit.msc.
  • Go to: Local Computer Policy/Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Bitlocker Drive Encryption/Operating System Drives
  • Edit "Require additional authentication at startup".
    • Enable it.
    • Allow without compatible TPM module.
    • Do not allow TPM.
  • Enable "allow enhanced PINs for startup".
• Disable the lock screen: How to Disable the Lock Screen on Windows 10 (Lifewire)
  • Because it's annoying.
  • Open regedit.
  • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Policies/Microsoft/Windows.
  • Create a new key named Personalization.
  • Add a new DWORD named NoLockScreen with value 1.
• Change the computer name.
• Check Windows Security.
• Start menu:
  • Remove useless tiles.
• Sound Control Panel:
  • Disable unused playback and recording devices.
  • Set "format" for used devices.
  • Set to do nothing when Windows detects communications activity.
• Windows Explorer:
  • Set File Explorer to open to "this PC".
  • Hide recently used files and folders in Quick access.
  • Show known file endings and hidden files.
  • Show merge conflicts.
• Power settings:
  • Use balanced mode.
  • Extend periods for turning off stuff.
  • Disable the sleep timer.
  • Allow the CPU to reduce its "utilization" (for Intel SpeedStep).
• Device settings:
  • Disable AutoPlay.
• Personalisation settings:
  • Enable dark mode.
  • Remove lock screen apps.
  • In desktop icon settings, hide the recycle bin.
  • Only show app list in start menu.
  • Configure the taskbar.
• Apps settings:
  • Uninstall useless apps and programs.
  • Change optional features and Windows features.
  • Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux, then Ubuntu from the Microsoft Store.
• Accounts settings:
  • Add login PIN to avoid typing the password from the lock screen.
• Gaming settings:
  • Disable "Record [...] using Game bar".
  • Keep Game Mode enabled.

Troubleshooting

Docker

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Linux Kernel CMA Support was Requested ...

echo 0 | sudo tee /proc/sys/kernel/yama/ptrace_scope

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