====== Windows 10 subverisons and editions ======

  * Windows 10 has many major sub-versions:
    * 1607: (2016) the pure original
    * 1703: (2017) good version for old hardware, but some says N2060 gpu say no drive for it.
    * **1709**: (2017) some says ryzen 2700x blue screen. but most recommended
    * **1803**: (2018) most recommended
    * 1809: (2018) most not recommend
    * 1903: (2019.05) [code:19H1] many say cause lag in some software, and from that on, it will force future update from system.
    * 1909: (2019.11) [code:19H2]

  * ref: 
    * https://www.computerworld.com/article/3199077/windows-10-a-guide-to-the-updates.html
    * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_version_history#Version_1903_(May_2019_Update)

  * Windows 10 has many edition:
    * Home: max 128GB ram, has parent control, no remote but accept help, no domain and no group policy
    * Pro: 2TB ram
      * Pro for Workstations: 6TB ram
    * Education: 2TB ram, no store
      * Pro Education
    * Enterprise: 6TB ram
      * Enterprise LTSC: 10 year support

====== Back Windows 10 ======

  *MSI: F11 for boot option

===== Full System Image backup method =====

ref: https://youtu.be/p6SRbhSNQWw

  - it backs up a fully working windows 10 OS to a disk image to a external USB disk
  - and at same time, it create system repair boot media, DVD or USB flash drive
  - then, taken out the old hard disk, and put in the new hard disk
  - boot from system repair media
  - restore that disk image file into the new hard drive
  - remove old hard drive, put in the new hard drive

  * pro:
    * keep everything including app and config
    * no need other software
  * con:
    * no
===== Disk Clone method =====

  - put the new hard drive into a USB-external-hard-drive-case
  - then connect that USB-external-hard-drive-case to the computer through USB port
  - use disk clone software (many options) to directly clone current hard hard to the USD-attached-external-hard-drive-case's new hard drive
  - remove old hard drive, put in the new hard drive

  * pro:
    * easy of process
    * keeps of everything including app and config
  * con:
    * need 3rd party app

===== Fresh re-install method =====

ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw_EuTYAGLI

  - manually backup all files into external USB hard drive
  - down windows 10 media creation tool to create a fresh OS install disk, (DVD or USB): https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10
  - then use the media to re-install OS on new hard disk
  - manually copy all the files into new hard disk

  * Pro:
    * fresh copy of OS
  * Con:
    * new reinstall of apps and app config



====== Create Win10 PE inside Win10 ======
  * ref: 
    * video steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdpnzQiYfV4
    * doc: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/winpe-intro

====== Base Apps ======

  * Firefox app
  * hevc codec from windows store, (HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer) free version by run (win+r)<code>ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9n4wgh0z6vhq</code>
    * update: 2024: 
      * if above download not available:
        * download with this method: 
          * https://www.windowscentral.com/how-open-heic-and-hevc-files-windows-10s-photos-app
          * or just download here https://github.com/mrmattipants/Resources
        * once you install the AppxBundle file for hevc, you should be able to open
        * if still can't open the heic image file, go Setting > App > HEVC app, reset the app data will fix the error \\ {{:techwiki:win10:hevc_install_post_fix_small.png?600|}}
      * or just use 3rd party image viewer, like
        * https://imageglass.org/
        * https://www.xnview.com/en/xnviewmp/
    * or download from https://www.free-codecs.com/hevc_video_extension_download.htm
====== Win 10 Fresh Install ======

  - choose location
  - choose keyboard layout
  - no wifi and limited setup
  - create admin account: MainAccount/MainPass
  - 3 question: MainQuestion/MainAnswer
  - no privacy for all
  - Done and continue with default system config

====== Windows 10 Initial Config ======
  - ref: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/id-Customization/
  - quick restart <code>taskkill /f /im explorer.exe && start explorer.exe</code>
  - Initial Tracking Info:
    * Privacy setting: all NO and OFF 
    * activity history: NO 
  - MAJOR
    - (optional disk space saving) admin cmd: (turn off hiberate to save space for RAM) <code>powercfg -h off</code>
    - (optional disk space saving) computer right menu > property > advance system setting
      - Performance setting: advanced tab: virtual memory (change)  > custom size: initial (2000MB) max (half of ram)
    - (computer name change) computer right menu > property > advance system setting
      - Computer name tab: bottom "Change" button > New name for PC in this network
    - restart PC in one go if you do above
    - taskbar: No cortana; No Task View; No Search; No IE / Store / Mail <code>
# no cortana
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v ShowCortanaButton /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F
# no search
reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search /V SearchboxTaskbarMode /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F
# no task view
REG DELETE HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MultiTaskingView\AllUpView /V Enabled /F
REG ADD HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /V ShowTaskViewButton /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F

# no store
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer /v NoPinningStoreToTaskbar /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer /v NoPinningStoreToTaskbar /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
</code>
    - start menu: unpin tiles
    - change CD driver letter: diskmgmt.msc
    - turn off lock screen picture <code dos>
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /v DisableLogonBackgroundImage /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
</code>
    - disable Lock Screen change (only once for admin acc): <code reg win10_lockScreen_off.reg>
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization]
"NoLockScreen"=dword:00000001
</code> \\ cmd: <code dos>reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization" /v NoLockScreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f</code>
    - File Explore: 
      - Folder Option: 
        - Default view: this PC <code>reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v LaunchTo /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f</code>
        - Privacy: uncheck "show frequent used folder / recent files in QuickAccess" <code>reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer /v ShowRecent /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer /v ShowFrequent /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code>
        - uncheck "hide extension" <code>reg add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v HideFileExt /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code>
        - show full path in title <code>REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState" /V FullPath /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F</code>
        - View tab: apply to Folders for all folders with detail list
      - Hide OneDrive (uninstall it ref: https://gist.github.com/harrisonlingren/1ea1eef4937507d3bfef6a954074a73f, or use regedit: hide 64bit) (only once for admin) cmd <code>reg add "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}" /v System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}" /v System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code> reg <code reg win10_OneDrive_off.reg>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}]
"System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}]
"System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:00000000
</code> Show <code reg win10_OneDrive_on.reg>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}]
"System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}]
"System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:00000001</code>
      - Hide Folders in This PC view (only once for admin acc) <code reg win10_thisPCFolder_off.reg>
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Remove Desktop From This PC
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}]
; Remove Documents From This PC
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{d3162b92-9365-467a-956b-92703aca08af}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{d3162b92-9365-467a-956b-92703aca08af}]
; Remove Downloads From This PC
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{088e3905-0323-4b02-9826-5d99428e115f}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{088e3905-0323-4b02-9826-5d99428e115f}]
; Remove Music From This PC
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{3dfdf296-dbec-4fb4-81d1-6a3438bcf4de}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{3dfdf296-dbec-4fb4-81d1-6a3438bcf4de}]
; Remove Pictures From This PC
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}]
; Remove Videos From This PC
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{f86fa3ab-70d2-4fc7-9c99-fcbf05467f3a}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{f86fa3ab-70d2-4fc7-9c99-fcbf05467f3a}]
</code> remove 3d (only once for admin acc) <code reg win10_3dObjFolder_off.reg>
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{0DB7E03F-FC29-4DC6-9020-FF41B59E513A}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{0DB7E03F-FC29-4DC6-9020-FF41B59E513A}]
</code>
  - **Personalize**
    - Background: solid > Metal Blue (last 3rd) <code>reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v WallPaper /t REG_SZ /d " " /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Colors" /v Background /t REG_SZ /d "102 102 152" /f
REM need sign out and sign back in</code>
    - Color: transparency effects: OFF <code>Reg Add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v EnableTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code>
    - Lock Screen: 
      - <del>Picture in lock screen: Create metal blue BG 100px in c:/zTmp</del> (no need if you reg remove the lock screen)
      - icon tiles and app status tiles: OFF as None
      - Show lock screen BG as sign-in: On (off if you already reg remove the lock screen) <code>REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /V DisableLogonBackgroundImage /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F</code>
    - Themes > Desktop Icons:
      - add Computer <code>reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel /v "{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu /v "{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code>
    - Start
      - recent app: OFF <code>REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer /V HideRecentlyAddedApps /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F</code>
      - suggest app: OFF <code>REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent /V DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F</code>
      - recent item: OFF <code>
REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer /V NoRecentDocsHistory /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F
REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer /V NoRecentDocsHistory /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F
</code>
      - Folder display: Settings / Download/ Network / Personal
    - Taskbar
      - Small button: ON <code>REG ADD HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /V TaskbarSmallIcons /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F</code>
      - double row of taskbar (drag it up, so it show dates)
      - combine taskbar button: when is full only (actually Never is better) <code>
REG ADD "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /V TaskbarGlomLevel /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
start explorer.exe
</code>
      - turn off news and interest part on taskbar <code>REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\NewsAndInterests\AllowNewsAndInterests /V value /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F
REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Feeds" /V EnableFeeds /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F</code>
      - (option) Multiple display: combine taskbar only combine when full: <code>
REG ADD "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /V MMTaskbarEnabled /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F
REG ADD HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /V MMTaskbarGlomLevel /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F
</code>
  - **System**
  - System > Notification
    - : Quick Action : All OFF unpin
    - : Notification: OFF <code>reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications /v ToastEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code>
    - no show, no suggest, no tips<code>reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager /v "SubscribedContent-310093Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement /v "ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager /v "SubscribedContent-338389Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</code>
  - System > Focus Assist > All OFF
  - System > Multitasking > Timeline: OFF
  - System > Power and Sleep: additional power setting: change Plan > setting pop-up: close lid and power button 
  - System > Shared experience: OFF
  - **Device** > AutoPlay: OFF - All take no action
  - **App** > Un-install
    - Feedback hub
    - Tips
    - Groove Music
    - Card game
    - Movie TV
    - Xbox
  - App > Map > no auto update map (only once for admin acc)
  - **IMPORTANT**: status bar, one drive open, Setting : no startup, quite
    - <del>App > startup app : OFF one drive</del> (No need if you do above)
  - **Account** > Sign-in Option > Privacy > OFF the my sign auto
  - **Game** > Xbox game bar : OFF
  - **Ease of Access** > Keyboard: sticky key off
  - **Search**: 
    - OFF for ms account
    - OFF for history
  - **Privacy**:
    - General: OFF for web, track, suggest <code>
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\International\User Profile" /v HttpAcceptLanguageOptOut /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EdgeUI /v DisableMFUTracking /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EdgeUI /v DisableMFUTracking /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager /v SubscribedContent-338393Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager /v SubscribedContent-353694Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager /v SubscribedContent-353696Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
</code>
    - Ink and Type: OFF for personal
    - Feedback: NEVER (at the bottom)
    - Activity history: OFF<code>
# here only no send, you need to manual uncheck collect
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /v PublishUserActivities /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
</code>
    - App Permission:
      - voice act: OFF
      - account info : OFF for all app
      - contact: OFF for all app
  - **Update**:
    - advanced option: OFF update for MS product
    - Delivery: OFF from other PC
  - **Time n Language**:
    - Language: check your preference language input
  - **Create other users (and loop from top again)**
    - Settings > Account > Family and Other users : under Other Users > "Add someone else to PC"
    - logout and login new account
  - Final Steps:
    - shrink C drive to half (230GB) and create D drive
    - rename C drive to OS, D drive to Data
    - prepare initial C drive backup
  - Actual Use Stage:
    - connect to wifi, update all drives
    - install license apps and activate
    - back all OS again

ref:
  * https://gist.github.com/mackwage/08604751462126599d7e52f233490efe
====== Extra Config ======

  - Config Wacom under Control Panel
    * Wacom Pref Panel
      * pen click (right, mid click)
      * Pen > Mapping: uncheck "use windows ink"
    * Pen and Touch (Control Panel)
      - Flicks (disable)
      - Pen option: Press hold (disable)
    * Addition Click Feedback fix (only applicable to Windows 7 Ultimate Edition or higher)
      - gpedit.msc
      - User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows Components - Tablet PC - Cursor
      - and Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows Components - Tablet PC - Cursor
      - Enable the Turn off pen feedback setting
    * Tablet PC setting
      - Other: input panel setting> Opening (un-check all to disable)
    * The modifier key popups (ctrl, alt. shift) fix on Windows 10
      * Method 1: go wacom tablet setting, Tracking: Pen Mode: Mapping button, uncheck "use windows Ink"
      * Method 2 (not working): go RegEdit.exe, search UIButtonMode, and change UIButtonMode and UIModKeyMode value to 0 ([[http://superuser.com/questions/59816/how-do-i-turn-off-the-little-ctrl-shift-bubble-that-pops-up-on-windows-7-around|ref]])
  - Power and Sleep
    * go additional, and choose "Performance" for best kinect USB connection.
    * **When use external monitor**, enable laptop close, Control Panel > Power Option > Change current plan setting > Change Advanced power setting > Power button and laptop lid option > (lid close): do nothing


====== ssh server and client ======
  - setting > system > add optional features
  - find openssh client, openssh server, install
  - services (services.msc) > openssh server > general - startup type: automatic
  - start the service

if GUI install fail, try powershell (not cmd) version
<code>
Get-WindowsCapability -Online | Where-Object Name -like 'OpenSSH*'

# Install the OpenSSH Client
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name OpenSSH.Client~~~~0.0.1.0

# Install the OpenSSH Server
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name OpenSSH.Server~~~~0.0.1.0

# Start the sshd service
Start-Service sshd

# OPTIONAL but recommended:
Set-Service -Name sshd -StartupType 'Automatic'

# Confirm the Firewall rule is configured. It should be created automatically by setup. Run the following to verify
if (!(Get-NetFirewallRule -Name "OpenSSH-Server-In-TCP" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Select-Object Name, Enabled)) {
    Write-Output "Firewall Rule 'OpenSSH-Server-In-TCP' does not exist, creating it..."
    New-NetFirewallRule -Name 'OpenSSH-Server-In-TCP' -DisplayName 'OpenSSH Server (sshd)' -Enabled True -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -Action Allow -LocalPort 22
} else {
    Write-Output "Firewall rule 'OpenSSH-Server-In-TCP' has been created and exists."
}
</code>

====== Last Step - Backup System Image ======

  - clean up before backup and restore
    - move user folders <code>%userprofile%\Desktop
%userprofile%\Downloads</code>
    - move browser Bookmark
    - clean tmp folder <code>%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp</code>
    - clean run history <code cmd>reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU" /va /f >nul 2>nul</code>
    - clean basic history
      * Browser: History
      * Explorer: Recent Places
  - backup System Image



====== Windows 10 Problem and Solution ======

  * stop Edge open automatically on startup since 2022
    * Windows Start Menu > Type "Task Scheduler" > Run it as Admin, click on "Task Scheduler Library"
      * you should be able to see: MicrosoftEdgeUpdateTaskMachineCore.(Right Click and disable it)
      * same for "MicrosoftEdgeUpdateTaskMachineUA" (right click and disable it)
      * ref: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftedge/forum/all/disable-microsoft-edge-from-opening-on-starting/3caf5497-61e1-4d41-b4a5-3acd03f5c380

  * usb device keep disconnecting and reconnecting
    * go device manager, universal serial bus controller, uninstall intel usb 3 and rescan or restart to auto re install that driver

  * make ps2 keyboard working in windows 10:
    * solution: regedit, go folder: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt
    * change Start attribute from 3 to 1; then restart pc to make it work
    * ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyMogAluoSk

  * PC crash at wake up monitor after monitor went to auto off
    * Solution: seems PC seems hardware fail on monitor power back
      * method A: Power management > turn off monitor after : Never
      * method B: System Property > Startup n Recovery : Setting > System Failure: uncheck automatically restart
        * ref: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/freeze-after-auto-turn-off-display/4748b7e5-67f9-4f9c-9f4e-b4c34aaf450b

  * Problem: ASUS motherboard keep popup Armoury crate service upgrade
    * go asus bios > Advanced > tool, change Download and install armoury crate to disable
    * go windows and unintall armoury crate
    * then, uninstall asus framework service