How I like to setup a fresh Windows install ​

I regularly reinstall Windows and this page is help me remember the tips and tricks I like to have setup on a fresh Windows installation.

• Setup Windows with Bitlocker
• Install all updates and drivers
• Setup Windows Insiders, if desired
• I like all of my critical data under C:\Data
• Sign in with MS account
• Signout of OneDrive, Disable OneDrive startup
• Install and sync Dropbox
• Configure taskbar as desired
• Relocate user folders (Documents, Pictures, Music, Video) to desired locations
• Update Terminal

winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsTerminal  -e

• Install browsers, password tools

winget install --id=Google.Chrome -e  ; winget install --id=Brave.Brave -e  ; winget install --id=Mozilla.Firefox -e  ; winget install --id=AgileBits.1Password -e

• Disable core isolation (my preference)
• Install security software
• Install O&O Shutup to configure Windows as desired
• Node JS To allow node JS scripts to run, they have to be allowed
  ps

  Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

• PowerShell 7

Preferred Utilities ​

• Defender UI
• O&O Shutup
• Total Commander