• ɔiƚoxɘup@infosec.pub
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    11 months ago

    Thank you internet stranger, I’m getting a new computer soon and I will be trying this!

    Is it smart enough to pull the activation code from the BIOS if I buy a computer that has that?

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      11 months ago

      Please do not trust modified windows installs based on old (22H2) update packs, you’re much better off debloating your fresh, up-to-date, already licensed install using some powershell wizardry…

      Chris Titus has made a gui for this that you can access with a single powershell command. He also has made a guide on which settings he recommends to debloat a fresh install.

      This way you aren’t entrusting your OS, privacy and data to some random unsecure repack. I can find the link for you if you would like :)

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          9 months ago

          Apologies for not having seen this until now, if you are still wondering and haven’t found the tool yourself, you can launch it by opening a windows terminal as admin and typing

          irm christitus.com/win | iex

          as soon as chocolatey is installed a gui will launch allowing you to easily install common software, uninstall bloat, apply tweaks (such as disabling telemetry), and control windows updates. It’s a great one stop shop for setting up any fresh/existing windows install, and is continuously updated with reliable and transparent documentation.

          If you would prefer a video about the tool, the latest one is here: https://youtu.be/GQBRrVGgB_Q