So my new pc is hopefully arriving tomorrow, what are some things I should do when I get it..
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Handy tips on this here thread...
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To-Do list when PC arrives
With my build currently in the testing stage, it's time to look ahead at its arrival. I'm looking for advice and opinions on what I need to do after I turn it on for the first time. From what I've read on the forum since being here, running Windows update as many times as is needed seems to...
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Stand in the driveway so you can meet the driver as he arrives (DPD app will track driver drop by drop (just refresh regularly when near you).
Video the whole unboxing and setting your desk up.
Post it all here from your new PC once youve done everything @AgentCooper just linked you.
Video the whole unboxing and setting your desk up.
Post it all here from your new PC once youve done everything @AgentCooper just linked you.
Yeah I'll make sure to take some pictures of the pc when it arrives, one thing I've noticed in the thread is people like to reinstall windows is there a reason for this or?
Some people (@Scott is one) like to do a complete clean install when it arrives, even if they order a fresh copy of Windows with their system. This way they can be sure they’re starting with a clean slate with no bloat.
I personally didn’t bother when I got mine and have had no problems, just uninstalled the things I knew I didn’t want and have had no problems. I’ll only do a clean install when the big Windows updates come round 🙂👍
Is it just them two things I have too update, any idea what the size of them is like?
Ah right are the programs easy to uninstall that you don't want
Yep, the only two I think I needed to wipe were Chrome and the free trial of Microsoft Office. If yours comes with the trial version of BullGuard make sure you get rid of that too as it is utter rubbish and should be terminated with extreme prejudice. Just go to the control panel, find the offending programs, right click and uninstall 👍
Can I ask why you don't use chrome is it not ideal?
My favourite subject, ‘why I hate Chrome’.
It is well documented for being unduly memory intensive, causing high CPU usage, and worst of all, it’s insidious and will track all your movements.
AgentCooper don’t dig on that 🤨
It is well documented for being unduly memory intensive, causing high CPU usage, and worst of all, it’s insidious and will track all your movements.
AgentCooper don’t dig on that 🤨
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Martinr36
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I didn't clean install either of mine even when 20H2 came alo0ng, both going great
Martinr36
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Ah which browser do you use then?
Martinr36
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Iuse waterfox on desktop & laptop, and firefox mobile on the phone (chrome is disabled)
Citrus_9
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MS Edge is a great browser, already comes with Windows 10 and is way much better than the old school Internet Explorer.
Martinr36
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I wish i could disable that as well..............
Citrus_9
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I think I read somewhere that in future more MS prebuilt programs/apps will be optional (with an option to disable).