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This guide walks you through setting up a fresh Windows 11 installation, including system updates, driver installation, and basic configuration.

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Update Windows 11

1

Run Windows Update

Open Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates.Install all available updates.
2

Update drivers

Install and run Driver Booster to update all system drivers.
Driver Booster helps ensure all hardware drivers are up to date, which can improve system stability and performance.
3

Restart your PC

After updates complete, restart your computer to apply changes.
Restart-Computer
4

Check for remaining updates

Repeat steps 1-3 to check for any remaining updates.
Sometimes updates unlock additional updates, so it’s important to repeat this process until no more updates are available.

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Verify System Updates

Check that all updates have been installed: 
# Check Windows Update status
Get-WindowsUpdate -LastInstallation

# Check Windows version
winver

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Clean Up Pre-installed Apps

1

Uninstall unnecessary apps

Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and remove any pre-installed applications you don’t need.
Be careful not to uninstall system-critical applications. When in doubt, leave the app installed.
2

Update Microsoft Store apps

Open the Microsoft Store, click on Library, and update all installed apps.
# Verify Microsoft Store is working
winget source update

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Verify Installation

Confirm your system is ready: 
# Check Windows version
systeminfo | Select-String "OS Name", "OS Version"

# Verify winget is available
winget --version
Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 11 and is essential for installing development tools in the next steps.

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Next Steps

Once your Windows 11 system is updated and clean:

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