2022-12-01

Setting up Windows 11

Instructions for future reference.

  • Kill "let's finish setting up your device".
    • Go to Settings, System, Notifications, Additional Settings
    • Uncheck "Show the Windows welcome experience after updates and when signed in to show what's new and suggested"
    • Uncheck "Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device".
    • Uncheck "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows"
  • Unpin "Microsoft Store" from the taskbar.
  • Unpin "Microsoft Edge" from the taskbar.
  • Taskbar settings:
    • Taskbar items:
      • Widgets: Off
      • Chat: Off
    • Taskbar behaviours:
      • Taskbar alignment: Left
  • Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar: 
    • Open the "Run Prompt" (with Win+R)
    • Execute this nonsense:
      • explorer shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9}
    • Check the "always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar" checkbox.
  • Delete the Microsoft Edge icon from the desktop and empty the recycle bin.
  • Uninstall apps:
    • Clipchamp - Video Editor
    • Feedback Hub
    • Mail and Calendar
    • Maps
    • Microsoft News
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • Microsoft To Do
    • Office
    • Power Automate
    • Quick Assist
    • Solitaire Collection
    • Tips
    • Weather
(Microsoft Store, Microsoft Edge, Cortana, "Get Help", "People", Windows Security, and "Your Phone" cannot be uninstalled. Microsoft should be sued to oblivion for this.)

  • Configure Windows File Explorer
    • Folder Options:
      • View:
        • Files and Folders:
          • Check "Decrease space between items (compact view)
          • Check "Show hidden files, folders and drives
          • Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
          • Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
          • Check "Launch folder windows in a separate process"
          • Check "Restore previous folder windows at log-on"
        • Navigation pane:
          • Check "Expand to open folder"
          • Check "Show all folders"
          • Check "Show Network"
          • Check "Show This PC"
  • Remove standard Windows annoyances
    • Settings -> Time & language -> Typing -> Autocorrect misspelled words -> OFF
    • Settings -> Accessibility -> Text cursor -> Text cursor thickness -> 2
    • Settings -> Accessibility -> Keyboard -> Sticky, Filter, and Toggle keys -> Sticky keys -> Keyoard shortcut for Sticky keys -> OFF
    • Settings -> Accessibility -> Keyboard -> Sticky, Filter, and Toggle keys -> Filter keys -> Keyoard shortcut for Filter keys -> OFF

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