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

MSI: F11 for boot option

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

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

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

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

Firefox app
hevc codec from windows store, (HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer) free version by run (win+r)
```
ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9n4wgh0z6vhq
```
- or download from https://www.free-codecs.com/hevc_video_extension_download.htm

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

ref: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/id-Customization/

quick restart

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe && start explorer.exe

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)
```
powercfg -h off
```
(optional disk space saving) computer right menu > property > advance system setting
1. 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
1. 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

# 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

start menu: unpin tiles
change CD driver letter: diskmgmt.msc

disable Lock Screen totally (only once for admin acc):

win10_lockScreen_off.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization]
"NoLockScreen"=dword:00000001

cmd:

reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization" /v NoLockScreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

File Explore:

Folder Option:

Default view: this PC

reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v LaunchTo /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Privacy: uncheck “show frequent used folder / recent files in QuickAccess”

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

uncheck “hide extension”

reg add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v HideFileExt /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

show full path in title

REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState" /V FullPath /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F

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

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

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

Show

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

Hide Folders in This PC view (only once for admin acc)

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}]

remove 3d (only once for admin acc)

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}]

Personalize

Background: solid > Metal Blue (last 3rd)

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

Color: transparency effects: OFF

Reg Add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v EnableTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Lock Screen:
1. ~~Picture in lock screen: Create metal blue BG 100px in c:/zTmp~~ (no need if you reg remove the lock screen)
2. icon tiles and app status tiles: OFF as None
3. Show lock screen BG as sign-in: On (off if you already reg remove the lock screen)
```
REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /V DisableLogonBackgroundImage /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F
```

Themes > Desktop Icons:

add Computer

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

Start

recent app: OFF

REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer /V HideRecentlyAddedApps /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F

suggest app: OFF

REG ADD HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent /V DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures /T REG_dWORD /D 1 /F

recent item: OFF

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

Folder display: Settings / Download/ Network / Personal

Taskbar

Small button: ON

REG ADD HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /V TaskbarSmallIcons /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F

double row of taskbar (drag it up, so it show dates)

combine taskbar button: when is full only (actually Never is better)

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

turn off news and interest part on taskbar

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

(option) Multiple display: combine taskbar only combine when full:

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

System

System > Notification

: Quick Action : All OFF unpin

: Notification: OFF

reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications /v ToastEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

no show, no suggest, no tips

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

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
1. Feedback hub
2. Tips
3. Groove Music
4. Card game
5. Movie TV
6. Xbox
App > Map > no auto update map (only once for admin acc)
IMPORTANT: status bar, one drive open, Setting : no startup, quite
1. ~~App > startup app : OFF one drive~~ (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:
1. OFF for ms account
2. OFF for history

Privacy:

General: OFF for web, track, suggest

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

Ink and Type: OFF for personal
Feedback: NEVER (at the bottom)

Activity history: OFF

# 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

App Permission:
1. voice act: OFF
2. account info : OFF for all app
3. contact: OFF for all app

Update:
1. advanced option: OFF update for MS product
2. Delivery: OFF from other PC
Time n Language:
1. Language: check your preference language input
Create other users (and loop from top again)
1. Settings > Account > Family and Other users : under Other Users > “Add someone else to PC”
2. logout and login new account
Final Steps:
1. shrink C drive to half (230GB) and create D drive
2. rename C drive to OS, D drive to Data
3. prepare initial C drive backup
Actual Use Stage:
1. connect to wifi, update all drives
2. install license apps and activate
3. back all OS again

Config Wacom under Control Panel
- Wacom Pref Panel
  - pen click (right, mid click)
  - Pen > Mapping: uncheck “use windows ink”
- Pen and Touch (Control Panel)
  1. Flicks (disable)
  2. Pen option: Press hold (disable)
- Addition Click Feedback fix (only applicable to Windows 7 Ultimate Edition or higher)
  1. gpedit.msc
  2. User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows Components - Tablet PC - Cursor
  3. and Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows Components - Tablet PC - Cursor
  4. Enable the Turn off pen feedback setting
- Tablet PC setting
  1. 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 (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

clean up before backup and restore

move user folders

%userprofile%\Desktop
%userprofile%\Downloads

move browser Bookmark
clean tmp folder
```
%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp
```

clean run history

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU" /va /f >nul 2>nul

clean basic history
- Browser: History
- Explorer: Recent Places

backup System Image

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