Hey everyone! I just got myself a new PC after not having one for about five years, and it arrives today! I'm really out of touch with what I should be doing with a fresh Windows 11 setup. I used to rely on Ninite for installing all my must-have programs like Chrome, Open Office, ShareX, and Notepad++. Is Ninite still a good option?
Also, how tough is the transition from Windows 10 to 11? I mean, I have to relearn everything since it's been so long!
Another important question: What antivirus or malware protection do you recommend that's effective, free, and not too heavy on resources? I remember using Malwarebytes before but can't think of the other one. Thanks for any help or tips you can share!
4 Answers
Honestly, I usually just reinstall Windows when I get a new PC that's preloaded with junk. There's a ton of bloatware these days, and cleaning it can be more hassle than it's worth. A fresh install saves a lot of headache!
For antivirus, I’d say Windows Security is pretty solid these days with a good detection rate. Just combine that with an ad blocker and avoid shady downloads. If you're unsure about something, you can always check it with VirusTotal or tools like Autoruns and Process Explorer.
You might want to consider using MSI Afterburner and Lossless Scaling for some performance boosts, especially in games. And if you want better file searching, Everything by Voidtools is super handy! Plus, if you're a gamer, don't forget to disable core isolation in Windows Defender to squeeze out some extra FPS.
Oh, and when setting up your new PC, decide whether to log in with a Microsoft account or use a local account first. If you go local, make sure to check out the oobe\bypassnro command during startup, but don’t connect to any network until you make that choice!
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