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== Partitioning == | == Partitioning == | ||
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Sharing a disk with Windows and another operating system used to be a simple process. | Sharing a disk with Windows and another operating system used to be a simple process. | ||
It now automatically modifies bootloaders and the boot order. I've found it simpler to | It now automatically modifies bootloaders and the boot order. I've found it simpler to | ||
give it it's own HDD, and let it manage it on it's own. | give it it's own HDD, and let it manage it on it's own. | ||
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== Troubleshooting == | == Troubleshooting == | ||
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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-10-now-wont-boot-wont-recover-wont-reset/7ceafab1-f5fe-420a-8b73-aff6a3cd79bb | https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-10-now-wont-boot-wont-recover-wont-reset/7ceafab1-f5fe-420a-8b73-aff6a3cd79bb | ||
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</blockquote><!-- Install --> | </blockquote><!-- Install --> | ||
= Setup = | = Setup = | ||
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== UAC == | == UAC == | ||
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<syntaxhighlight lang=" | <syntaxhighlight lang="yaml"> | ||
# UAC | |||
Start > UAC | Start > UAC: | ||
- never notify: | |||
- disable UAC to prevent notifications, and enable | |||
- chocolatey to install packages | |||
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<syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> | <syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> | ||
# Settings can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account | |||
# (untested) | |||
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableLUA == 1 | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableLUA == 1 | ||
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== Disable HybridBoot == | == Disable HybridBoot == | ||
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</blockquote><!-- | </blockquote><!-- Disable Hybridboot --> | ||
== Package Management == | == Package Management == | ||
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|} | |} | ||
</blockquote><!-- Drivers --> | </blockquote><!-- Drivers --> | ||
== Taskbar == | == Taskbar == | ||
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Rclick StartMenu > Search > Hidden | - Rclick StartMenu > Search > Hidden | ||
Rclick StartMenu > Show TaskView Button (uncheck) | - Rclick StartMenu > Show TaskView Button (uncheck) | ||
Rclick StartMenu > Properties | - Rclick StartMenu > Properties: | ||
- Use Small Tasbar Buttons | |||
- Show taskbar on all displays (uncheck) | |||
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</blockquote><!-- TaskBar --> | </blockquote><!-- TaskBar --> | ||
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explorer.exe: | explorer.exe: | ||
(ribbon) view > options: | (ribbon) view > options: | ||
(dropdown) Open File Explorer to: This PC | (dropdown) Open File Explorer to: This PC | ||
</source> | </source> | ||
</blockquote><!-- disable quick access --> | </blockquote><!-- disable quick access --> | ||
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- Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: | - Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: | ||
- Create Symbolic Links: | - Create Symbolic Links: | ||
- Add User or Group: | - Add User or Group: | ||
- Enter the object names to select: <your username> | - Enter the object names to select: <your username> | ||
- logout/login | - logout/login | ||
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properties: | properties: | ||
startup type: disabled | startup type: disabled | ||
</source> | </source> | ||
</blockquote><!-- Disable Updates --> | </blockquote><!-- Disable Updates --> | ||
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useful, you'll need to run the setup script. | useful, you'll need to run the setup script. | ||
Also, see [[cygwin]]. | Also, see [[cygwin]]. | ||
== KDE Resizer == | == KDE Resizer == | ||
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http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ | http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ | ||
== x360ce == | == x360ce == | ||
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See [[qttabbar]] . | See [[qttabbar]] . | ||
== TidyTabs == | == TidyTabs == | ||
Allows all programs to be tabbed | Allows all programs to be tabbed. | ||
https://www.nurgo-software.com/products/tidytabs | https://www.nurgo-software.com/products/tidytabs | ||
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= New Features = | = New Features = | ||
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== Virtual Desktops == | == Virtual Desktops == | ||
Virtual Desktops are finally introduced in windows. | Virtual Desktops are finally introduced in windows. | ||
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The realtek ACL898 audio requires you to download/install drivers. | The realtek ACL898 audio requires you to download/install drivers. | ||
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</blockquote><!-- Hardware Issues --> | </blockquote><!-- Hardware Issues --> | ||
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Revision as of 15:17, 2 July 2022
Install
Partitioning
Sharing a disk with Windows and another operating system used to be a simple process.
It now automatically modifies bootloaders and the boot order. I've found it simpler to give it it's own HDD, and let it manage it on it's own.
Troubleshooting
reinstall mbr
see https://www.4winkey.com/windows-10/how-to-repair-windows-10-uefi-efi-bootloader.html
There are a couple of different potential options here. Firstly: Windows was not programmed for the possibility of any more than one (windows) EFI partition. This message will occur if you have any more than a single efi partition on your hard drive.
## Unplug all unneeded hard drives
## If still not fixed, try fixing the disc's boot record: ## bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /rebuildbcd bootrec /fixbootWindows Won't boot, reset
Reboot enough that you get the startup-options menu (3x failed boots). Troubleshoot/Advanced/Command Prompt.
chkdsk c: /r /x # if only scans, or above does not work sfc /scannow
Setup
UAC
# UAC Start > UAC: - never notify: - disable UAC to prevent notifications, and enable - chocolatey to install packages# Settings can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account # (untested) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableLUA == 1Disable HybridBoot
Hybridboot is that annoying feature that caches your current windows session, and reloads it rather than going through a full init process. Get it out of here.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power HiberbootEnabled DWORD 0 = Turn off Fast Startup 1 = Turn on Fast StartupPackage Management
chocolatey much more stable in windows 10. very good! oneget microsoft's built-in package manager. Still early days. Drivers
gigabyte UD5H http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5360#dl all motherboard drivers Taskbar
- Rclick StartMenu > Search > Hidden - Rclick StartMenu > Show TaskView Button (uncheck) - Rclick StartMenu > Properties: - Use Small Tasbar Buttons - Show taskbar on all displays (uncheck)Disable LockScreen (Win + L)
;disable_lock-workstation.reg Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] "DisableLockWorkstation"=dword:00000001Disable Quick Access
explorer.exe: (ribbon) view > options: (dropdown) Open File Explorer to: This PCAllow Symlnks
Allow your user to create symbolic links on your machine without using an administrator-elevated command prompt.
start > gpedit: - Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: - Create Symbolic Links: - Add User or Group: - Enter the object names to select: <your username> - logout/loginSystem clock in UTC
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TimeZoneInformation" /v RealTimeIsUniversal /d 1 /t REG_QWORD /fDisable Updates
You probably don't want to do this, since it pretty seriously cripples your installation. But if you need to, (ex: a testing VM) do this:
run: services windows update: properties: startup type: disabledPrivacy
Essentially, turn everything off. Some notables:
Settings > Privacy: General: - turn off all settings Speech: - off Diagnostics & feedback: - off - also, delete all diagnostic data Activity history: - all sliders off - clear history activity Other Devices: - all sliders off Background Apps: - off App diagnostics: - App diagnostic info access for this device: Change - off - all sliders off
Programs
Cygwin
Cygwin is installed with chocolatey, but in order for it to be useful, you'll need to run the setup script. Also, see cygwin.
KDE Resizer
Resize Windows with the windows Key+Mouse.
http://corz.org/windows/software/accessories/KDE-resizing-moving-for-Windows.phpRclick > Change Hotkey > Use Left Windows KeyFlawless Widescreen
Patch games so that they run with 3x monitors.
http://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/#DownloadCursorLock
Some games allow the cursor to extend from the selected monitor onto the next. This fixes that problem.
http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/
x360ce
Tiny portable program that allows you to use the Xbox 360 drivers with other controllers (logitech, ps3, ...).
directx june 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 vcredist (install both x86 and x64) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=40784 x360ce (32bit and 64bit versions) http://www.x360ce.com/ QtTabBar
Adds tabs to windows-explorer. middle-click a folder to open in new tab.
See qttabbar .
TidyTabs
Allows all programs to be tabbed.
https://www.nurgo-software.com/products/tidytabs
keyrate
Increase repeat rate beyond max in windows (and from cli)
- https://github.com/EricTetz/keyrate/releases
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/171326/how-can-i-increase-the-key-repeat-rate-beyond-the-oss-limit
keyrate.exe 200 10 # wait 200ms, repeat every 10ms
New Features
Virtual Desktops
Virtual Desktops are finally introduced in windows.
win + d ## Create new virtual desktop win + d + left/right ## switch desktopsHardware Issues
Wintermute
The realtek ACL898 audio requires you to download/install drivers.