- Aug 15, 2006
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I'm planning on assembling a new desktop in the next week or so. I've got a copy of Windows 7 that I'll dual boot with Linux, and I'd like advice on getting this system set up, in light of the telemetry and Windows 10 update issues that have arisen this past year.
So far, I plan to install an antivirus before I ever let the machine connect to any network. Is there anything else I should install beforehand?
I'd also like to avoid having any telemetry updates or Windows 10 nag updates installed, so I'm planning on leaving automatic updates turned off, with check for updates set to never. From what I've heard, this is a good preventative measure. I'll probably install updates in batches, with some restore points set up along the way in case I make a mistake. Will this work in the event I accidentally install an unwanted update? Also, is there an up-to-date list of the updates to avoid? Finally, does anyone have an idea of how long this will take?
So far, I plan to install an antivirus before I ever let the machine connect to any network. Is there anything else I should install beforehand?
I'd also like to avoid having any telemetry updates or Windows 10 nag updates installed, so I'm planning on leaving automatic updates turned off, with check for updates set to never. From what I've heard, this is a good preventative measure. I'll probably install updates in batches, with some restore points set up along the way in case I make a mistake. Will this work in the event I accidentally install an unwanted update? Also, is there an up-to-date list of the updates to avoid? Finally, does anyone have an idea of how long this will take?