====== Common Works on Windows ====== {{:playground:boo_the_bunny_33.png?nolink&200|}} ---- ===== Windows 10 fresh installation ===== ==== Ante installation works for fresh Windows 10 ==== === Backup configuration === * ''export'' Filezilla connection lists * ''export'' GoodSync configuration & lists * ''backup'' **''Unfiled Files''** === Prepare install USB === --- Download or create Windows 10 Disc ---- ==== Post installation works for fresh Windows 10 ==== === Updating systems === * ''**Driver Updates**'', at least network (wireless or LAN) driver should be updated. * Run ''Windows Update'' until no update is shown up. * ''**Uninstall useless Windows Apps**'' from Windows Apps Stores * ''Encrypt'' disks with ''BitLocker'' === Install softwares === - {{mdi>google-chrome?24&color=#da1884}} Google [[https://www.google.com/chrome|Chrome]] [[wp>Google_Chrome|Google Chrome]] - {{mdi>dropbox?24&color=#007ee5}} Dropbox [[https://www.dropbox.com/install|install]] [[wp>Dropbox_(service)|Dropbox]] - {{mdi>shield-key?24&color=#fe5000}} [[https://safe-in-cloud.com/en/#download|SafeInCloud]] Password Manager - {{mdi>zip-box?24&color=#efdf00}} [[http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm|WinRAR]] ─ {{fa>window-restore?color=#6A7B76}} [[PRIVATE:JUNE_LICENSES#winrar|JΓΊne's Purchased license]] {{mdi>lock?color=#030303}} - {{mdi>harddisk?24&color=#84bd00}} PerfectDisk 14 ─ {{fa>window-restore?color=#6A7B76}} [[PRIVATE:JUNE_LICENSES#perfectdisk|JΓΊne's Purchased license]] {{mdi>lock?color=#030303}} - {{mdi>folder-sync?24&color=#00205b}} [[https://www.goodsync.com/download|GoodSync]] ─ {{fa>window-restore?color=#6A7B76}} [[PRIVATE:JUNE_LICENSES#goodsync|JΓΊne's Purchased license]] {{mdi>lock?color=#030303}} - {{mdi>folder-upload?24&color=#48a9c5}} FileZilla -- [[https://filezilla-project.org/download.php|Client download]] - {{mdi>console?24&color=#74d2e7}} Termius for Windows -- [[https://www.termius.com/windows|Termius download]] - {{mdi>visual-studio-code?24&color=#0077c8}} [[wp>Visual_Studio_Code|Visual Studio Code]] [[https://code.visualstudio.com/Download|download]] - {{mdi>kodi?24&color=#45668e}} Kodi for Windows -- [[https://kodi.tv/download|Download Kodi]] - {{mdi>windows-classic?24&color=#009f4d}} Windows 10 Manager by [[http://www.yamicsoft.com/|Yamicsoft]] ─ {{fa>window-restore?color=#6A7B76}} [[PRIVATE:JUNE_LICENSES#windows_10_manager|JΓΊne's Purchased license]] {{mdi>lock?color=#030303}} - {{mdi>backup-restore?24&color=#005670}} Acronis True Image 2016 ─ {{fa>window-restore?color=#6A7B76}} [[PRIVATE:JUNE_LICENSES#acronis_true_image_2016|JΓΊne's Purchased license]] {{mdi>lock?color=#030303}} - {{mdi>office?24&color=#4298b5}} Microsoft Office (Office 365) with Operator ''**ab vΓ­tae**'' (subscribed expired) - {{mdi>monitor-screenshot?24&color=#0085ad}} Snagit ─ {{fa>window-restore?color=#6A7B76}} [[PRIVATE:JUNE_LICENSES#snagit|JΓΊne's Purchased license]] {{mdi>lock?color=#030303}} - {{mdi>file-pdf-box?24&color=#a51890}} [[https://get.adobe.com/reader/|Acrobat Reader]] - {{mdi>android-studio?24&color=#a4c639}} SDK Platform Tools [[https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools|download latest]] ---- ===== Maintenance & optimization ===== ==== Basic settings in Windows ==== {{mdi>settings?36&color=#000034}} Since {{fa>windows?color=#0000A0}} Windows 10 supports synchronization of personal settings including Windows theme and {{fa>wifi}} configurations as well. * {{mdi>account-settings?24&color=#d83b01}} [[WINDOWS:BASIC_SETTINGS|Personal settings for Windows]] after fresh installation * {{mdi>application-import?24&color=#107c10}} [[WINDOWS:PERAPP_SETTINGS|perApp settings]] Settings for individual apps not sync'd ---- ==== Delete lists of known devices from AutoPlay Setting ==== Windows remembers devices attached on computer as ''KnownDevices''. If you want to delete or modify lists, go to registry [HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2311846211-3386538550-1749696363-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\KnownDevices] and **delete keys or modify key values in ''Label'' key** ---- ==== Modify network name in Windows 10 ==== Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 or higher does not allow to edit network name directly. \\ Run ''secpol.msc'' - **Local Security Policy Editor** and in **Network List Manager Policies** change network name which is active currently. If you wish to delete or edit the list used ever before. Run ''regedit.exe'' - **Registry Editor** and browser into [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles] ---- ==== How to change note's action in Windows 10 ==== In action center in Windows 10 ''({{fa>windows}}+A)'', Note block launches OneNote Apps by default. It can be modified with third party apps or web apps. \\ Edit registry ''regedit.exe'' and go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ActionCenter\Quick Actions\All\SystemSettings_Launcher_QuickNote] And change the value of ''Uri'' * Microsoft To-do: ''ms-todo:'' * Google Keep: ''https://keep.google.com'' * SimpleNote: ''https://app.simplenote.com'' * OneNote Desktop: Copy Link to Section from Apps (see below) {{:windows:onenote-link-url-desktop.jpg?nolink&600|}} * Wunderlist: ''wunderlist:'' Default value of registry is: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ActionCenter\Quick Actions\All\SystemSettings_Launcher_QuickNote] "FriendlyName"="Microsoft.QuickAction.Note" "Icon"=dword:0000e70b "IsAllowedAboveLock"=dword:00000000 "Title"=dword:00000075 "Type"=dword:00000002 "Uri"="onenote-cmd://quicknote?onOpen=typing" {{fa>warning}} After Fall Creator Upgrade (1709), Note button in action center is not used any more. ---- ==== Export VPN configuration and Import ==== VPN configuration can be exported with simple copying. cd %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Pbk Copy ''rasphone.pbk'' file to where to back up. And copy ''rasphone.pbk'' to another machine where you want to use VPN. However, user/password are not stored. ''rasphone.pbk'' file is stored at [[https://meson.ml/2MlsJQ2|VPN exported file]] {{fa>folder-open?color=#FFDF00}} WebDAV --- Updated on //2017/09/28 21:17// ---- ==== Export & import Power management profile ==== C:\> powercfg /L It shows the list of power configuration profiles. Check the **''GUID''** what you want to export. C:\> powercfg -export "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Exported_Profile.pow" 7c5e7fda-e8bf-4b96-9a95-a6e23a3c635c ''Exported_Profile.pow'' file is exported to your Desktop. Copy ''.pow'' file to another computer and import it. C:\ANOTHER> powercfg -import "...(path)...\Exported_Profile.pow" Imported profile will show up the Power Management. ---- ==== Check and Enable TRIM option for SSD ==== Run command line (''{{fa>windows}}+X'') and check TRIM is enabled. C:\> fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify Return value ''0'' means TRIM is on and ''1'' is off status. If wish to enable TRIM, C:\> fsutil behavior set DisableDeleteNotify 0 ---- ==== Change Chrome interface ==== * Navigate to ''chrome://flags/#top-chrome-md'' * Change the highlighted UI Layout for the browser's top chrome drop down option from ''Default'' to ''**Refresh**'' * Relaunch Chrome when prompted * If you don't like it, change back by repeating above steps and selecting ''Default'' ---- ==== Change overlay icon for shortcut ==== Add ''Shell Icons'' Key and ''29'' String Value with icon location. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons] "29"="%SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll,198" ---- ===== Solved problems ===== === Getting error 0x80070BC2 === {{fa>exclamation}} **Problem**: Windows Update failed forever. {{fa>bug}} **Symptom**: Getting error ''**0x80070BC2**'' doing Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4056892) {{fa>lightbulb-o}} **Solution**: Until now, a fresh installation is best solution for this. ---- === Getting error 0x80240013 === {{fa>exclamation}} **Problem**: Apps installation failed {{fa>bug}} **Symptom**: Getting error ''**0x80240013**'' installing Apps in Windows Store. {{fa>lightbulb-o}} **Solution**: Including general problem in installing and updating, This has something to do with catalog in Windows system. ''stop'' related services to delete or rename a catalog directory under ''system32'' and ''SoftwareDistribution'' cmd (with Administrator permission) net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old ''restart'' related services net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver ''reboot'' system and try update again. ---- ===== Known problems ===== {{:playground:boo_the_bunny_17.png?nolink&150| }} ----