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Operating system

You will need

Windows CD
License key
In some cases, drivers for RAID/SATA on a floppy (you will need the "oemsetup.txt" file in the root directory)
Put CD into computer
Start - make sure the CD is the first boot device (you may need to go into the boot menu on startup, or change the BIOS settings)
Click Enter when the message "Press any key to boot from CD" appears
Shortly after starting to load, you will see a message at the bottom of the screen "Press F6 to load drives" - press F6 if you need to load the drivers on the floppy.
If you pressed F6, after another few minutes you will need to "Specify" (press "S") the drivers, and enter the floppy.
Follow the instructions, and you should have Windows installed
Note: to use upgrade DVD, see this link.

Windows Settings and Initial Software

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Windows Settings and Initial Software

Install Chrome, or Firefox; set to default browser
- Turn off Chrome's pdf view: in the address bar, got to chrome://plugins and disable
- Sign in to Chrome to load settings
I like to change the CD-ROM drive letter to Z:\; start Computer Management (right-click over Computer to get Properties, or Control panel, Administrative Tools), and go to disk management. Do this before installing any software from CD, as it remembers the drive location.
Create a temporary (temp) drive to use for temporary items that you can regularly clean out (for example: C:\temp or D:\temp)
Control panel - set to "small icons" view
Date settings - I like "7-Aug-12" as the short date format - set in Control Panel -> Region and Languagesee Region Settings
Get updates: Control panel, Windows update
- Get magiciso - but search for magicdisk, as a search for magic iso returns the wrong program As of 2012, the correct link is [link]. This will install a tray icon - change settings (little up-arrow, "Customize") to "always show icon and notifications."
- Network - to get fast access, set the IP address and computer name etc to one assigned to us; we are in the HARPERLAB workgroup.
- Map network drives: Explorer, Search, Computers, computers on network, kiwi.neurobio.ucla.edu for Share (Y:) and hddata (X:), scanner.neurobio.ucla.edu for MRI 1TB drive (W:), exposed.neurobio.ucla.edu for 6.4TB server (V:)
- Create "Documents" Library; rename existing library to "Program Documents", create a new folder (e.g., "AllMyDocs", create a new library and include the AllMyDocs folder. If on a network, need to use a symbolic link (E.g., 1) create local folder (e.g., C:\Users\Paul\AllMyDocs, 2) select library, and click "include" to add this folder in the new library, 3) delete this local folder (not in the library), 4) run a command prompt as adminsitrator and >mklink /d C:\Users\Paul\AllMyDocs Y:\Paul\Documents\AllMyDocs)
- Install Office; After a restart, you can mount the ISO as a virtual drive using magic ISO (on share drive). Get the updates.
  - Turn off automatic restart
- Install Office; get the updates.
  - Word: Set field shading to always
  - Add Save As, etc. to quick access toolbar
  - For Outlook, turn off AutoArchive: File, Options, Advanced, AutoArchive button on right
  - In Outlook, turn off junk filtering; this is in the "Delete" group. If it is grayed out, change the registry HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\office\14.0\outlook DisableAntiSpam to 0 ([link])
  - Google Calendar Sync should run on one always-one computer, if you want to sync em EM (Outlook) calendar with Google calendar
  For ATI, you may need to get the latest drivers - link at [link] for June 2010
  - "XL Toolbox" allows you to export publication-ready figures from Excel.(http://sourceforge.net/projects/xltoolbox)
- Screen - Adjust the screen resolution, multiple monitors, refresh rate (for CRT monitors)
- Power options - under Control Panel/Power Options, make sure it does not put the computer to sleep (especially Windows 7; choose performance plan and adjust settings if need be)
- Explorer (file browser) - Setup explorer to menu and paths and folders by default: Tools (Alt^t), Folder Options, AdvancedWindows backup - connect either an internal or external hard drive, and schedule a disk image backup (Control Panel => Backup and Restore). Can also create a rescue disk, which is more or less specific to the computer.
  - If you are using the vmware Linux virtual machine, change the registry: fix
  - - In Win 10, set to go to MyPC, not Quick Access
  - Window maximizing when move outside screen - DISABLE this irritating "feature" Control Panel/Ease of Access Center/Make the mouse easier to use/check Prevent Windows from rearranging ... [link]
  You may need to install various drivers; the website of the motherboard can be helpful. Check the Device Manager for any uninstalled hardware.
  Lab specific
  - Network - to get fast access, set the IP address and computer name etc to one assigned to us.
  - Map network drives:
    - Y: \\kea\Share
    - W: \\kea\Raw Data
    - V: \\kea\Linux
  - Win 7: Create "Documents" Library; rename existing library to "Program Documents", create a new folder (e.g., "AllMyDocs", create a new library and include the AllMyDocs folder. If on a network, need to use a symbolic link (E.g., 1) create local folder (e.g., C:\Users\Paul\AllMyDocs, 2) select library, and click "include" to add this folder in the new library, 3) delete this local folder (not in the library), 4) run a command prompt as adminsitrator and >mklink /d C:\Users\Paul\AllMyDocs Y:\Paul\Documents\AllMyDocs)
  - Printers
    - Download the drivers for the HP P2055dn, and install for IP 149.142.173.236 (use Advanced/custom/network). While you can use Windows to Search for network HP2055dn, the duplex option won't work (as of July 2012).
    - For HP 3600, download "HP color laserjet 3600n" Vista x64 drivers (may be here), choosing the "HP Color LaserJet 3600 Host Based Driver" option. Extract file drivers (run the downloaded file, which will unzip). From Start, Printers, Add a printer, select "Local" printer, add port 149.142.173.235 (homer), and use "have disk" option to select the unzipped file.
  Software (not as part of setup)
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  Operating system (if starting from scratch)
  You will need
  - Windows CD
  - License key
  - In some cases, drivers for RAID/SATA on a floppy (you will need the "oemsetup.txt" file in the root directory)
  - Put CD into computer
  - Start - make sure the CD is the first boot device (you may need to go into the boot menu on startup, or change the BIOS settings)
  - Click Enter when the message "Press any key to boot from CD" appears
  - Shortly after starting to load, you will see a message at the bottom of the screen "Press F6 to load drives" - press F6 if you need to load the drivers on the floppy.
  - If you pressed F6, after another few minutes you will need to "Specify" (press "S") the drivers, and enter the floppy.
  - Follow the instructions, and you should have Windows installed
  - Note: to use upgrade DVD, see this link.
  Windows Gadgets (Windows 7 - there might be equivalents in Window 10)
  I like several gadgets, which are stored on the share drive in Y:\software\Windows gadgets (or download from links below, since they are no longer available from Microsoft, who phased out Gadgets):
  ...
  CPU for > 8 cores "$('cpu').slim" download

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