How to install Windows 10 properly | Install drivers from manufacturer not from Windows update first

86technie

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Most will let Windows Update do the driver update.
Especially for those do not know how to install drivers
and I hope this thread could be useful.

Updating driver through MS Windows Update there's nothing wrong
but the issue is the driver installed could be not compatible
with the hardware.

Here are the steps how to Install Windows 10 than Driver update.

- Download a copy of Windows 10 ISO from MS website
Download all drivers from manufacturer

- Create a USB Thumbdrive than boot using UEFI.
*Some mobo will need to press boot menu in order to
boot UEFI.
UEFI boot and legacy boot

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Legacy Boot - Windows logo

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UEFI Boot - Brand of mobo/desktop, example Asus

Difference is that UEFI boot faster than Legacy.
*Some PC in UEFI will show Windows logo but after restart it should show the manufacturer logo.

- Disconnect Internet during Win 10 installation.
This not only speeds installation up but allow you to install driver


- After Windows is setup probably, skipping the connect to internet step.
Install/Run all the drivers for the motherboard/PC.

- Recommend to disable Windows 10 Fast Startup, many do not know
Windows 10 shutdown isn't a full shutdown.
It basically put the PC in hibernate mode so when you on the PC, it will boot faster.

- After drivers have been installed run Windows Update.
Windows Update may update drivers like LAN, Wifi that are out of date.

- Update Windows Store

Hope this helps, this is how to setup Windows 10 properly and load drivers.

For those who want to update the driver like for graphic card,
disconnect the internet first before updating.
 
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Tuakong

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Tip
Dun install with WiFi or wired 1st
If u do, MS will auto install rubbish software into yr PC
Proceed with limited setup and click "I don't have Internet Access"
Once the install has completed then connect to WiFi/wired and let windows auto install all drivers and updates.

After that, install drivers from manufacturers website for your mobo n gpu
 

86technie

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Tip
Dun install with WiFi or wired 1st
If u do, MS will auto install rubbish software into yr PC
Proceed with limited setup and click "I don't have Internet Access"
Once the install has completed then connect to WiFi/wired and let windows auto install all drivers and updates.

After that, install drivers from manufacturers website for your mobo n gpu

Agree, it will also slow the installation process.
 

Phen8210

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just dont connect internet until everything is done
 
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