How to set up a Dystem from Scratch?

oma · Nov 28, 2011

Got this link about the order of installing system and software and would like to know if you agree if it's the correct order of installing software. Did it in 2004 but forgot completely.

http://www.7tutorials.com/how-setup-system-scratch-best-order-installing-everything

TIA

Tueur · Nov 29, 2011

I dont think the order is too critical. Personally I put security software on as a priority the patch OS and Drivers. Then install software as and when I need it.

bigbazza · Nov 29, 2011

Great link/reminder, oma :major Bookmarking it.

Bazza

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oma said: ↑

Got this link about the order of installing system and software and would like to know if you agree if it's the correct order of installing software. Did it in 2004 but forgot completely.

http://www.7tutorials.com/how-setup-system-scratch-best-order-installing-everything

TIA
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bigbazza · Nov 29, 2011

Expanding on oma's link, to encourage all to read the article and (maybe) bookmark the link.

Setting up a new PC -
Questions about bloat ware in new PC Vostro
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=247928
Link from oma :
http://www.7tutorials.com/how-setup-system-scratch-best-order-installing-everything

How to Setup a System from Scratch? The Best Order for Installing Everything
Step 1: Install the Operating System (Windows 7 and/or others) - Mandatory
Step 2: Check if System Restore is Enabled & Create a Restore Point - Recommended
Step 3: Install ALL Important Windows Updates - Mandatory
Step 4: Install Missing Drivers for the Computer’s Components - Mandatory
Step 5: Install the Preferred/Main Browser - Mandatory
Step 6: Install Plug-ins, Players & Run-time environments - Mandatory
Step 7: Make BIOS & Firmware Updates for Important Components - Optional (Geeks Only)
Step 8: Install a Good Security Solution - Mandatory
Step 9: Crap-Ware Removal - Mandatory for Brand-Name Systems
Step 10: Install the Applications and Games you Need - Mandatory
Step 11: Configure your Operating System, Drivers and Applications - Mandatory
Conclusion - Lots of Steps, Isn’t It?
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I used PC Decrapifier http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/ to get rid of the bloatware.
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I used Ninite http://ninite.com/ to install a lot of apps I need all at one time.
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After all that work, I would suggest that you make an image of your drive on an external HD.
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I've just done it! Worked perfectly 'out of the box'! I always do periodic total clone backups of my main desktop system onto a USB external hard drive, using Acronis.
Recently purchased a brand-new 'bare=bones' laptop.. I simply plugged the backup hard drive into a laptop USB port,
booted with the Acronis rescue CD and used Acronis to restore the clone to the laptop. Bingo worked perfectly.
Of course I got a lots of 'found new hardware' messages, but the supplied laptop drivers CD had all the right stuff,
and the laptop is now a working clone of my desktop.
Perfect, and took about 30 minutes!
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The article explains the reasons behind each step.:cool
Too much to post here.

Bazza

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How to set up a Dystem from Scratch?

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