1. Windows update (choose what to update)
   
2. Disable UAC
   
3. Install Drivers
   
4. Disable Autorun from removable devices - Use gpedit.msc
   
5. Do not preserve zone information in file attachments - Use gpedit.msc
   
6. Disk cleanup [include system files and old windows if applicable]
   
7. Disk Defragmentation (in case filesystem is NTFS)
   
8. Install your programs
   
9. Disable unneeded services (If you know what you are doing) - Use services.msc
   
10. Disable useless startup entries
    

(04-04-2013, 05:43 AM)Coder-san Wrote: Have you recently installed Windows XP/7/8? Use the checklist below to make your Windows ready and safe for operations.

1. Windows update (choose what to update)
   
2. Disable UAC
   
3. Install Drivers
   
4. Disable Autorun from removable devices - Use gpedit.msc
   
5. Do not preserve zone information in file attachments - Use gpedit.msc
   
6. Disk cleanup [include system files and old windows if applicable]
   
7. Disk Defragmentation (in case filesystem is NTFS)
   
8. Install your programs
   
9. Disable unneeded services (If you know what you are doing) - Use services.msc
   
10. Disable useless startup entries
    

If you have any problems in any of these then post here.

(04-04-2013, 06:55 AM)malfoy_G_PIR Wrote: My pc doesn't find gpedit.msc why?

(04-04-2013, 06:06 AM)Linuxephus Wrote:

(04-04-2013, 05:43 AM)Coder-san Wrote: Have you recently installed Windows XP/7/8? Use the checklist below to make your Windows ready and safe for operations.

1. Windows update (choose what to update)
   
2. Disable UAC
   
3. Install Drivers
   
4. Disable Autorun from removable devices - Use gpedit.msc
   
5. Do not preserve zone information in file attachments - Use gpedit.msc
   
6. Disk cleanup [include system files and old windows if applicable]
   
7. Disk Defragmentation (in case filesystem is NTFS)
   
8. Install your programs
   
9. Disable unneeded services (If you know what you are doing) - Use services.msc
   
10. Disable useless startup entries
    

If you have any problems in any of these then post here.

If you don't mind, check this out to add to your Window's Checklist whilst you're at it...*EMET V3.5*

I'd also advise throwing *Ccleaner* into the bargain as well as *Revo Uninstaller* as these should always be added more or less by default to any Window's installation.

(04-04-2013, 06:55 AM)malfoy_G_PIR Wrote: My pc doesn't find gpedit.msc why?

(04-04-2013, 07:00 AM)Ex094 Wrote:

(04-04-2013, 06:55 AM)malfoy_G_PIR Wrote: My pc doesn't find gpedit.msc why?

Are you sure? Have you tried running Gpedit.msc from RUN. Open run by pressing Windows Button + R and type gpedit.msc.

(04-04-2013, 12:00 PM)diana32 Wrote: When i install a windows,since i use the patch for make windows genune ,i make so:
-disable UAC;
-install unrar and unzip-becouse i have many program saved as rar ;
-i make the windows genuine and only after the update ;
-search driver whith driver genius and manual if i have a special driver (if necessarly i update bios)
-install and setup program ,firewall ,antivirus and browser(i don't use explorer);
-i scan the hdd whith sfc /scannow;
-i customize the registry key,start and service;
-i search other update (for the language )
-defragmentation of drive and registry and delete all temp file the prefetch file and if the update is install delete the software distribution download file.

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(04-04-2013, 07:00 AM)Ex094 Wrote:

(04-04-2013, 06:55 AM)malfoy_G_PIR Wrote: My pc doesn't find gpedit.msc why?

Are you sure? Have you tried running Gpedit.msc from RUN. Open run by pressing Windows Button + R and type gpedit.msc.

not all windows have the group policy editor.If you want click to the next link and read what is says:

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-group-policy-editor-gpedit-msc-in-windows-7-home-premium-home-basic-and-starter-editions/

(04-04-2013, 10:14 AM)Coder-san Wrote: Although these are nice, but I'm trying not to introduce any installations in this list. The installations are summed up in "(9) Install your programs".
So other than installing utility or security softwares, what one should be doing is described in this list.

(04-04-2013, 08:39 PM)Dapaus Wrote: Is there a way to find all the drivers that you can install?