10 things to do after installing Windows 10

It is now possible for users to install the new Windows 10 on a computer or laptop after Microsoft introduced two methods for downloading the Windows 10 system, but before starting to use the copy there are procedures that the user must take. These procedures are the ones that we are reviewing with you in this article and that must be followed in order for things to go well. Read also: Two ways to download Windows 10 in ISO format, an official copy. 10 important settings that must be performed after installing Windows 10. Below we will show you what you need to do immediately after downloading and installing Windows 10 on your computer.

1- Activate “System Restore” After installing Windows 10, you will find that the System Restore feature or creating a system restore point is not possible, so you must activate it to save your computer if any error occurs. We recommend reading: Explaining System restore and creating a restore point for Windows! 2- Turn off unnecessary notifications. Notifications are important, there is no doubt about that, but their appearance frequently and frequently is distracting to focus. Therefore, you must turn off unnecessary notifications by opening the Settings application, then entering “System,” and then clicking on the “Notification & actions” section from the left side. Here we can turn off Windows tips notifications or application notifications.

3- Hide the Cortana search box from the taskbar. If you are a user who wants to have more space in the taskbar, you notice that the search box takes up space in the taskbar, but fortunately there is a way to hide it or make it appear as an icon by following the steps in this article How to hide search from the taskbar in Windows 10. 4- Determine what you need to synchronize. After installing Windows 10, by default, all of your settings, passwords, themes, etc. will be synchronized to the Microsoft account that you have logged into the system with. However, if there is something of your own that you do not want to synchronize, you can do so by opening the Settings application, then Accounts, and then entering the Sync your settings section. Here you can control what you want to synchronize.

5- Modifying Microsoft Edge browser options The Microsoft Edge browser will be the default browser for Windows 10, but to make your use of it easier, you must modify the browser options. You must set the default search engine, change the theme, set the start page... and other settings that must be modified when you start using the browser. Read also: How to activate night mode in Windows 10 6- Specify default programs and applications You must specify the programs and applications that will run by default when performing a specific task on the system, such as selecting a media playback program or a photo viewing program. To do that, go to the Settings application, then System, then click on the Default apps section and start selecting the default programs.

7- Determine the programs that will run in the background. When you start using Windows 10, you must identify the tasks that are running in the background and stop the unimportant ones. This helps conserve the battery if you are using mobile devices. To do this, go to the Settings application, then Privacy, then click on the Background apps section and select the programs running in the background. 8- Verify Windows Defender. Windows 10 comes with an anti-virus program called Windows Defender. You must make sure to activate it and modify its settings in order to keep your computer in good condition. This is done by opening the Settings application, then Update & Security. After that, click on the Windows Defender section on the left side. 9- Adjust the login settings in Windows 10. More login options have been added to the system, as you can now log in using pictures as a password, or using facial recognition technology, but you will need a webcam in order to do that.

10- Download basic programs and tools to improve your Windows 10 experience. There is no doubt that programs and tools are the most prominent things that you should do after installing Windows 10 or any operating system, so we advise you to read the article “The most important computer programs and tools after installing Windows for download” to know the programs that should be installed.