MyWindowsNotes

My Notes about how to Install and Configure Windows 11

These are just my personal notes on how to install and configure a Windows 11 PC to take full advantage of all its power, for gaming, VR, heavy workflows…

I am not responsible for any possible damage or data loss that may occur.

Create Installation USB to install without TPM 2.0 requirement

A Windows PC (Real or virtual) and a USB stick with at least 8GB capacity are required.
Download the Windows 10 and Windows 11 media creators from Windows Installation Media Creator
Use the Windows 11 Media Creator and create an installation USB.
Copy the \sources\install.esd file from the pendrive to the computer.
Use the Windows 10 Media Creator and create an installation USB.
Replace the \sources\install.esd file on the pendrive with the one we previously copied to the computer.
The pendrive is now ready to boot the computer from USB and install Windows.

Create BootCamp compatible ISO for Intel Macs

BootCamp ISO creation utility

Install Windows

Boot from the USB.
- For Intel Macs, use the BootCamp Installation Wizard with the corresponding ISO file.
Do not enter the Windows activation key here (It is better to activate Windows once it is installed and configured, although you can leave it unactivated and everything will work without restrictions, except for the part of customizing the colors and the desktop background).
Once installed, the initial setup wizard will run, asking for the country:
- Press Shift + F10 to open a Terminal.
- To avoid the mandatory step of using a Microsoft account, run the following command (If your current keyboard layout doesn’t allow you to type the \ slash, you can copy and paste one from the Terminal itself with the mouse):
```
OOBE\BYPASSNRO
```
- If the above command does not work, try the following command as an alternative:
```
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f shutdown /r /t 0
```
- When the computer restarts, disconnect the network cable.
  - You can also take it offline by opening a Terminal again (Shift + F10) and running:
    ipconfig /release
- Follow the steps of the wizard, indicating that you don’t have an Internet connection and creating a local user account.
- In the questions at the end of the configuration, about permissions and data collection, always select the option not to send or share (the second of the two options).
Once everything is finished, connect it to the Internet.
Open Settings -> Windows Update -> Search for updates, and install them. And reboot, even if it doesn’t ask for it.

Remove unnecessary software

(Source: https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat)

Open a Terminal as Administrator (Right-click on its icon and Run as administrator) and run:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://win11debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults -RemoveCommApps -RemoveW11Outlook -RemoveGamingApps -DisableDVR -DisableLockscreenTips -ClearStartAllUsers -RevertContextMenu -ShowHiddenFolders -HideTaskview

Then, run:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://win11debloat.raphi.re/")))

Select option 3.
Check: Only show installed apps.
Select:
- Microsoft.Edge
- Microsoft.GetHelp
- Microsoft.MSPaint
- Microsoft.Windows.DevHome
- Microsoft.YourPhone
- Microsoft.ZuneMusic
- MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice
Press Confirm.

Disable unnecessary functions and processes

(Source: https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil)

Open a Terminal as Administrator (Right-click on its icon and Run as administrator) and run:
```
irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex
```
A window will open: Click on “Tweaks”.
- Click on “Standard”.
- At left, uncheck:
  - Create Restore Point.
- At left, check:
  - Disable Recall.
  - Debloat Edge.
  - Adobe Network Block.
  - Adobe Debloat.
  - Disable Tedero.
  - Disable Background Apps.
  - Disable Microsoft Copilot.
  - Disable Intel MM (vPro LMS).
  - Disable Notification Tray/Calendar.
  - Disable Windows Platform Binary Table (WPBT).
  - Set Classic Right-Click Menu.
  - Remove Microsoft Edge.
  - Remove OneDrive.
  - Block Razer Software Installs.
- Click on “Run Tweaks” at bottom.
Wait for it to indicate “Tweaks finished” at the top right and close it.
Reboot the machine.

Open a Terminal and run:
```
regedit
```

Go to the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\PasswordLess\Device

Set the value to 0 (Default is 2) of:
```
DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion
```
Close the Registry Editor.
In the Terminal, run:
```
netplwiz
```
Disable the option that requires users to enter a password and follow the on-screen instructions.

Disable memory integrity

Increases the computer’s performance, in exchange for having the Windows 10 security level.
Open Settings -> Privacy and security -> Windows Security.
Click: Open Windows Security.
Open: Device security -> Core isolation details.
- Disable: Memory integrity.
- Disable: Local security authority (LSA) protection.
Restart the computer.
Open a Terminal and run:
```
msinfo32
```
Select: System summary.
- On the right, search for: Virtualization-based security.
- If enabled or activated:
  - In Terminal, run:
    bcdedit -set hypervisorlaunchtype off
- Restart your computer.
  - Note: To revert this change, open a Terminal and run:
    bcdedit -set hypervisorlaunchtype on

Minimize the impact of antivirus

Open Settings -> Privacy & security -> Windows Security.
Click: Open Windows Security.
Open: Device security -> Virus and threat protection.
Under: Virus and threat protection settings, click: Manage settings.
- Disable everything except: Real-time protection.
- Optional: At the bottom, under Exclusions, click: Add or remove exclusions.
  - Click on + Add exclusion.
  - Folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\
  - Add any other folders that contain software that needs the full power of the system.

Disable some visual options

Open Settings -> System -> Advanced system settings.
Under Performance, click Settings.
On the Visual Effects tab, select Customize.
- Leave only checked:
  - Show window contents while dragging.
  - Show thumbnails instead of icons.
  - Smooth edges of screen fonts.
- Click OK.

Add the RavenSystem Ultimate power plan

This power plan maximizes your computer’s power and reduces latency. Ideal for gaming, virtual reality, and real-time simulation software.

Download the file ravensystem_ultimate.pow.

Open a Terminal as Administrator (Right-click on its icon and Run as administrator) and run:

powercfg -d abc00000-0000-0000-0000-000000000011
powercfg -import '[complete absolut path]/ravensystem_ultimate.pow' abc00000-0000-0000-0000-000000000011
powercfg -setactive abc00000-0000-0000-0000-000000000011

Show the Maximum Performance power plan in the power options (Optional)

Open a Terminal and run:

powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61

Improved Power Plan (Optional)