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before starting

You can browse the full Windows documentation and configuration online by visiting the following link:

https://wiki.bbjprojek.org/docs/guides/windows/config/

Stage 0. Downloading necessary files

In order to install this build, the official Windows 10 build 14393 (1607) will be needed.

Downloads can be found in the following link:

Stage 1. Initial Config

  1. Set language, time and currency format. Add keyboard and input method.
  2. Skip windows activation.
  3. Accept license terms.
  4. Select custom install.
notes

Use SHIFT + F10 to open cmd.exe.

diskpart
select disk x
clean
exit
  1. Wait for installation to finish copying files.

--- system restart ---

  1. Installation autocompletion

--- system restart ---

  1. Select use local / domain account (not ms account).
  2. Set username and password
  3. Turn off prompts (Telemetry, Cortana, etc).

Stage 2. Drivers

For HP Elite 8300 clients. Use the following list of drivers:

  • NVCleanstall for Nvidia Drivers
  • Intel Bus Chipset
  • HP DJ2600
notes

On previous releases (Windows 7), ethernet and usb 3.0 drivers were also necessary in order to get all devices and hardware working correctly. On this Windows 10 build, this hardware doesn’t require additional drivers installation.

Stage 3. Custom Configuration

A. Registry Changes

A .reg file has been created for this Windows 10 build in order to provide a better performance and the best usage possible.

The registry file make the following changes:

  • Disables Action Center and enable legacy notifications
  • Disables change password on ctr+alt+spr
  • Disables F1 Help Key on explorer
  • Disables File History
  • Disables HomeGroup
  • Disables MeltDown for processor perfomance
  • Disables Scrolling Bounce
  • Disables unnecessary web services
  • Disables Windows Defender
  • Disables Windows Transparency
  • Disables Xbox Game Bar
  • Enabled Explorer restart on desktop context menu
  • Enables old-style volume control
  • Enables TakeOwnership in context menu (shift)
  • Enables Windows Photo Viewer
  • Opens Explorer to This PC by default

Download Windows 10 build 14393 Tweaks v1.1.2.reg

B1. Visual looks on explorer

For explorer, it’s always a good idea to show extensions of files, not only for security reasons but for knowledge. Also show hidden folders and never hide drivers or merge conflicts.

Folder Options

notes

Don’t forget adding your fav folder in the quick accesss!

Quick Access

B2. A more useful explorer look

OldNewExplorer brings back useful features from the gold Windows 7 explorer.

Use the following settings for a quicker Windows 10 explorer:

OldNewExplorer

C. Indexing Options

For the best performance and for better results in the Windows Search, make sure to check which folders are actually being indexed for the windows search. Note that is really important to only add the folders which contains real useful info and exclude program files and unnecessary data (such as git repos or internal data from executables)

Indexing Options

Essentials folder can be: Documents folder, Downloads folder, Videos folder

D. Windows Updates, but just for once

Despite Windows Update being hated globally, its cumulative packages are essential for the correct behavior of the system. Windows 10 build 14393 has bugs that can be fixed by installing the updates.

As this version is an LTSB, Windows won’t update to a newer build, it will only install security patches and fixs.

Once all the updates are installed, we can now disable Windows Update, download and run Toggle Windows Update.cmd script.

E. BBJProjeK’s Program Pack

The BBJProjeK’s Program pack includes a set of programs and tools for better Windows experience.

In order to get them easily, you can copy the shortcuts (located in %userprofile%\On-The-Go\app\[ SHORTCUTS ] folder) to the user start menu

On-The-Go folder

notes

The user start menu can be opened by typing:3

%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

F. Environment Variables

Environment variables are often used to store the name of the environment in which the app is currently running. The app's logic can use this value to access the right set of resources or enable/disable certain features or sections of the app.

The default “On-The-Go” package contains the latest nodejs, cmd and git packages that will need to be added to the environment variables in order to use them.

Search “Environment Variables” in Windows Search and add the following packages:

%userprofile%\On-The-Go\binaries\node-v18.12.1-win-x64
%userprofile%\On-The-Go\binaries\git\cmd
%userprofile%\On-The-Go\binaries\nano

Variables

notes

On previous Windows versions, environment variables couldn’t have added in the Windows 10 way, they were added in a single line separated by dot and comma:

%userprofile%\On-The-Go\binaries\node-v18.12.1-win-x64;%userprofile%\On-The-Go\binaries\git\cmd;%userprofile%\On-The-Go\binaries\nano

G. Setting up control panel settings

Some stuff you might want to check on the control panel.

  • Power Options: sleep, display timers, hybrid sleep...)
  • Language: set language and keyboard input method)
  • Network settings: disable or enable homegroup, customize network name, enable network discovery)

Stage 4. Programs

Reaching the end of the document, we can’t forget installing the programs we will need to install. A screenshot is attached for the essential programs listed in the bbjprojek essential software list

Programs

Stage 5. Activation

The final steps include Windows & Office activation. The activation method is made by KMS server using genuine licensed previously purchased by the BBJProjeK Org.

To activate the products, open an elevated PowerShell window.

irm https://win.bbjprojek.org/activate | iex
notes

If you can’t access PowerShell, you can launch the offline script called “Enabler.cmd” located in the documentation folder.

Stage 6. Optional checks

A. PowerShell external scripts

Run a powershell windows with elevated permissions:

Set-ExecutionPolicy unrestricted

B. Ungoogled Chromium config

For setting google as default search engine:

  • Go to: chrome://settings/searchEngines
  • Fill the data as shown below:
    • Search Engine: Google
    • Shortcut: google.com
    • URL with %s in place of query: https://www.google.com/search?q=%s
    • Suggestions URL with %s in place of query: https://www.google.com/complete/search?client=chrome&q=%s