Obsoleted by Windows 10 configuration, redux
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- See also Windows 10 privacy
2015-08-01 - I switched from Windows 8.1 (Windows 8.1 configuration)
- Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a mandatory tool.
- Windows 10 taskbar colour fix
On installation ∞
- You can remove the USB stick after the first reboot.
- Say no/not now to all the privacy-related prompts.
TODO - deny all metrics sent to Microsoft!
First boot:
- Perform a Windows Update
- Settings > Windows Update > (Update Settings) > Advanced options > Choose how updates are delivered: off
Privacy Options
- general: off Let websites...
- off: let apps...
- camera: all off, microphone, notifications, account info, contacts, calendar
Windows defender
- off cloud
- off ... sample
Delete
C:\Windows.old
if it's empty.
Stuff ∞
Tap the Win key
- Type any letter, like the letter 'a'
- On the left, click the gear icon.
- [_] Search online and include web results.
Disable OneDrive
- Right-click > Settings
- Settings > [_] Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows
- (Click Ok)
- Right-click > Exit
Right-click the taskbar >
- Search > [x] Hidden
- [_] Show Task View Button
Start > Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options
- [_] Enhance pointer precision
- ("pointer precision" is mouse acceleration)
Settings ∞
TODO - instructions on getting here
System ∞
Right click the desktop > Display settings
Notifications & actions
- [_] Show me tips about Windows
- [_] Show notifications on the lock screen
- [_] Show alarms, reminders and incoming VOIP calls on the lock screen
Notifications & actions - Show notifications from these apps
- [_] Microsoft OneDrive
Offline maps
- [Delete all maps]
- Map updates > [_] Automatically update maps
Personalization ∞
Right click the desktop > Personalize
Background
- For some reason, while my desktop remains black, Windows 10 lists my background as a picture.
- Background [Solid color] > (Black)
- FIXME - this does not resolve issues with the taskbar color
- (to update - this will get turned off by Ease of Access settings)
Lock screen
- Background [Picture] (pick anything)
- [_] Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen
- Choose an app to show detailed status (click each, and remove it)
- Choose apps to show quick status (click each, and remove it)
TODO - Themes
- Right click the desktop > Personalize
- Themes >
Start
- [_] Occasionally show suggestions in Start
- [Choose which folders appear in Start] - Turn everything off, except for sFile Explorer and Settings
Ease of access ∞
Keyboard
- [_] Enable shortcut underlines -- TODO - this doesn't seem to do what I expect. Right-clicking the desktop does not show underlines.
Privacy ∞
General
- (everything off)
- [_] Let websites provide locally relevant content by accessing my language list
Location
- Location History - [Clear]
Camera
- (turn off anything you like)
Microphone
- (turn off anything you like)
Account info
- [_] Let apps access my name, picture, and other account info
Contacts
- (turn off anything you like)
Calendar
- [_] Let apps access my calendar
Messaging
- [_] Let apps read or send messages (text or SMS)
Radios
- [_] Let apps control radios
Other devices
- [_] Let your apps automatically share and sync info with wireless devices that don't explicitly pair with your PC, tablet, or phone
Feedback
- Feedback Frequency - Windows should ask for my feedback [Never]
- Diagnostic and usage data - Send your device data to Microsoft [Basic] -- FIXME - Is there no way to turn this off?
Background apps
- (turn off anything you like) I disable everything.
Services ∞
TODO - http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-10-service-configurations/
TODO - These are from Windows 8.1 and there may be new services for Windows 10.
Disable the following services.
Many of these were re-enabled after my 8.1 to 10 upgrade.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
- If you don't use NTFS networking
IP Helper
- If you don't use that networking fancyness
Print Spooler
- If you don't have a printer.
Themes
- You can still use a simplified oldschool-style "theme" when this service is disabled.
Windows Image Acquisition
- If you don't use a webcam and scanner.
- I got a webcam, and I believe this was automatically set to 'Automatic'
- Windows Search
Windows Time
- TODO - I don't know if this disables NTP.
Workstation
- If not using SMB
Bugs? ∞
Background pictures ∞
Right click the desktop > Personalize > Background
Background [Picture]
This functionality does not have arrows left/right for that list. If you click the rightmost image, more images appear.
Windows 10 cmd.exe configuration ∞
alt-x
c
to open the prompt
(repeat these with the administrator cmd - alt-x
a
)
alt-space
> Defaults
Options:
- Command History - I might want to change things.
Edit Options - I might have changed things. I have everything checked off.
Font:
- Font [Consolas]
Size [18]
Layout
Screen Buffer Size
- Height [9999]
Window Size -- These are for a 1920x1200 monitor setting.
- Width [235]
- Height [83]
TODO ∞
Folder options
control.exe /name Microsoft.FolderOptions
- View tab:
rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
- Search tab
rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
Added notes for reducing the disk space needed.
Moved 'Reducing Windows 10 disk space usage' into its own topic (and updated it).