So you got a new PC. Here is what you can do next…
Upgrade It
Windows 8.1 – Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1 – Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Downgrade It
Don’t like Windows 8? See: How To Downgrade Windows 8
Install It
Clean Install Windows 8.1
Installing Windows 7
Install Programs
Ninite – One-click install the majority of freeware you want or need. Awesome!
Windows 7 Freeware Machine
Windows 8 Freeware Machine
Tweak It
Tweaking Windows 8.1
Tweaking Windows 7
Clean It
PC Decrapifier – Removes a lot of the crapware that comes on new PC’s.
CCleaner – System cleaner. (***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.)
See also:
Cleanup After Windows 8.1 Upgrade
Windows Update Cleanup For Windows 7 And Windows 8
Clean, Defrag, & Optimize – (from Tweaking Windows 8.1)
Clean, Defrag, & Optimize (from Tweaking Windows 7)
Back It Up
Guide To Windows 8.1 System Image Backup
Using Windows 7 System Image
Windows 7 Backup Options
Backup Article Greatest Hits – Vol. 1
I use Acronis True Image for all my computers.
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