Items on the Downloads page for each order

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PhilGP

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I have 2 items on order. A desktop and laptop. The laptop just entered testing so hopefully only a few days before it arrives.

On arrival I will complete the Windows setup and run update multiple times etc.
But I also notice there are a lot of items on the Download page for this build. The desktop only has a few items,
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I am guessing that they should be applied in numerical order, although that may not be necessary.
Should I apply these before or after windows updates or doesn't it matter?

I plan to download the Nvidia drivers separately anyway as I know there are more recent ones.

As for the ISO - I'll make a USB bootable drive with this. It seems old though. Is this the correct ISO ?
 
steaky360

steaky360

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I wouldn't apply them until after the windows update (assuming that works fine), and then since some are 'fixes' perhaps only applying them if you find you have issues in some areas?

Might be worth having them on a memory stick exported, ready for use if needed.

Perhaps others who've used/set up the PCS laptops before will comment with more authority than me.
 
ubuysa

ubuysa

The BSOD Doctor
As above, if you reinstall (or install Windows from new) let Windows update find your drivers and only use the PCS download folder for ones that aren't found (which will likely be none).
 
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PhilGP

Silver Level Poster
The laptop arrived at 12:05, unpacked, user setup, WiFi configured, all Windows updates finished by 12:45
I haven't used any of the items on the download page. I'll wait and see how it goes before I try any.

First time I've seen a laptop get a SpeedTest result of 214Mbs. I have CAT5 cable everywhere downstairs so my PC is cabled and I always get > 200Mbs but WiFi devices have not been anywhere near that ... until now. That's the Wi-Fi 6 AX200 connected to a Virgin Media Hub3.

But it's gone back in the box now until 25th. Probably wont see my son much on xmas day :)

My new desktop (Black Friday AMD) is ready to dispatch now so I'm expecting it on Monday.
 
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