Tuesday, May 20, 2014

New PC To Do List

Here are some of the files and to do list for each and every of my new PC after installation of Windows.

Most Important For Windows 8, 8.1
Ensure that dotnetframework 3.0 has been installed if not run cmd and install it from the ISO/USB.
Run CMD as Admin,
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:d:\sources\sxs
Change d to the source of Windows Installation.
Reason: Most of todays applications still utilizes 3.5 and below .net to function properly. Especially .msi setups from Intel/Microsoft.  


 Ensure all relevant drivers and windows are up to date.

1) Windows Update.
Windows+Q, Windows Update, Check Windows Update, Select All, Install.
It will attempt to restart once or twice, be patient.

2) Install Latest Graphic Card Drivers
Intel
Nvidia
AMD

3) Also install relevant drivers for motherboard and other hardware such as Wlan, Chipset.
Usually available from your motherboard manufacturer website.