IRL - new computer

[damination]

so what are the first things a person does when they get a new computer, like what to disable to make it run smoother than factory settings

 

[Redmonkey]

I just get the game installed and go from there.

If all runs smooth then I leave it alone.

Some set ups don't need much twinking. I am a pretty basic computer person and just bought another computer earlier this year. Was able to load up 12 EQ accounts at one time and they were smooth. That was my test. Just a few minutes after plugging it in lol

If anything pops up in the future on it then I will troubleshoot

 

[Atheos32]

If you bought a pre build PC there is a chance it came with lots of bloatware.

BLOAT is killing your FPS

linustechtips.com

More information on that here, if you built your PC or it came with a fresh bloat-free install of Windows disregard this.
After that Optimization could be done but I feel like it's largely unneeded in more modern versions of Windows. It requires lots of hours scanning websites for potential small increases in overall performance gains and you chance screwing things up if you don't know what you're doing.

 

[Sic]

If you bought a pre build PC there is a chance it came with lots of bloatware.

definitely!

I haven't had to use in ages, but i've used something like > this debloater < in the past

 

[damination]

i think this thread will help out alot of people that buy out of the box computers keep the good ideas rolling'

 

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[Hulkman]

Well first thing I usually do is RE-Format it.

Reason is , when you get a new computer with factory default. It has crap load of trial programs that just slows the computer down and takes space.

Reformat it and set it up to you preferences IMO