First install and run of Windows 11

crad · Apr 3, 2022

As the title says this will be my first foray into the world of Windows 11. After the install, what things would you all recommend be done to tune the OS? Things such as change certain settings, turn on or off certain features, anything you believe would make the OS more "responsive or efficient". Thanks in advance for your input/suggestions. This will be Windows 11 Home.

cereberus · Apr 3, 2022

Nothing really different to Windows 10 - stop apps starting unnecessarily in Task Manager, stop UWP apps auto starting, use disk cleanup regularly etc. W11 is just W10 with a new GUI.

Ghot · Apr 3, 2022

crad said:
As the title says this will be my first foray into the world of Windows 11. After the install, what things would you all recommend be done to tune the OS? Things such as change certain settings, turn on or off certain features, anything you believe would make the OS more "responsive or efficient". Thanks in advance for your input/suggestions. This will be Windows 11 Home.

None of these are necessary, but a lot of folks ask for them...

Windows 11 Tweaks - Leader Board.

These are tweaks I've seen asked for... many times. They are collected here for easy access. All of these and more can be found in the Eleven Forum Tutorials Make sure to read the "notes" in the various tutorials. App Removals Completely remove Widgets...

www.elevenforum.com

NavyLCDR · Apr 3, 2022

Since I am installing on an ssd, after install I run:
powercfg -h off

That's all I do. I've never seen the need for all the "tweaks" and "adjustments" that others like to do. And, interesting enough, my computers continue running efficiently and without any of the problems that people come here onto these forums to ask for help about.

crad · Apr 3, 2022

Thank you all so much. All great ideas, input and opinions. Exactly what I was looking for. If anyone has any others, I'm all ears!

AddRAM · Apr 3, 2022

Other than my own customizing, I`ve only made 3 changes. The right click menu, the ribbon bar across the top of Explorer, and add Take Ownership to the right click menu. I also turn off Hibernation.
They are in Brink`s tutorials that Mike has listed in reply #3

TraderGary · Apr 3, 2022

I updated several Windows 10 computers, and I also purchased the new Windows 11 computer you see in My Computers System One below.

I never felt the need to use tweaks and registry adjustments to make Windows 11 look and act like Windows 10. That might account for my not having any problems with Windows 11. I like Windows 11.

oldschool · Apr 3, 2022

TraderGary said:
I never felt the need to use tweaks and registry adjustments to make Windows 11 look and act like Windows 10.

I took a couple of stabs at it but quickly decided I like Windows 11 better. It just grows on you after a bit of adjustment to some UI differences.

crad said:
Things such as change certain settings, turn on or off certain features, anything you believe would make the OS more "responsive or efficient".

I used some of the suggestions shown here https://www.askvg.com/guide-make-windows-11-super-fast-on-slow-or-old-hardware-devices/, but not the W10 UI changes at Steps #8, #9 & #10. W11 runs beautifully on my 8th Gen i3 machine with (gasp!) HDD.

Enjoy!

HuntyFtw · Apr 4, 2022

Just remember to remove the bloatware UWP apps like TikTok, Facebook, etc. if you don't use them.

Ghot · Apr 4, 2022

I did most of the tweaks, and use Winaero. I have zero issues.

/edit

I had one problem, sort of...

No calendar when I click on clock 22000.65

Well, I figured it out. It was a left over checkmark in Winaero Tweaker's "Disable Action Center". Once UNchecked, the calendar is back. I also got the "Quick Access" flyout back. Thanks all for your help. Your suggestions allowed me to eliminate looking in a LOT of places. :)...

www.elevenforum.com

When I did the In-Place Upgrade from Win 10 to Win 11... the "Disable Action Center" tweak from Win 10... is what broke the calendar.
Once I unchecked that checked item in Winaero... all was well again.

Fabler2 · Apr 4, 2022

For efficiency I added to the context menu : Take Ownership and Open in Windows Terminal as administrator, OneClick firewall's Block Internet Access and Restore Internet Access.

Installed EarTrumpet app from the Store for better volume management in the notification area.

Disabled hibernation and System Restore as usual.
A few other aesthetic tweaks.

cereberus · Apr 4, 2022

@crad,

Lots of people give random advice on their tweaks but the quickest way to screw up Windows is to install all such tweaks without understanding how OS works. Take time to learn how to use OS, and learn how to make image backups, then you can do a considered test of any tweaks.

Tweaks can often have unexpected side effects, and can be difficult to reverse - hence need for image backups.

In simple terms, walk before you run.

crad · Apr 4, 2022

Again, thank all of you for your input and comments. I will give all of the suggestions and comments here serious consideration. I will be using some of the tweaks posted by Ghot and already a user of Macrium. Thank you all for your time.