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  1. @ilyaigpetrov ilyaigpetrov revised this gist Jan 26, 2022. 1 changed file with 1 addition and 1 deletion.
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    If Nothing Helps:
    1. [Check HDD, FileSystem and Windows Files for Errors (Advanced)](#1-check-hdd-filesystem-and-windows-files-for-errors-advanced)
    2. [Install Other OS. Upgrade Hardware](#2-install-other-os-upgrade-hardware)
    2. [Install Other OS. Upgrade Hardware](#2-install-other-os-or-upgrade-hardware)

    ## Windows 10 Performance Checklist

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    * Install fast adblocker ([uBlock Origin for Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), Opera and [Brave](https://brave.com) have built in adblcokers [enable in settings])
    * ~~[Disable autorun for plugins (like Flash)](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2858421/internet/how-to-stop-autoplay-videos.html)~~ (doesn't work anymore?)
    * Tune your adblcoker to rip off large media, socails, etc. (advanced, `uBlock Settings > Default behavior`)
    * Install [Empty New Tab Page](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dpjamkmjmigaoobjbekmfgabipmfilij)
    * Install [Empty New Tab Page](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dpjamkmjmigaoobjbekmfgabipmfilij) or my own [ABSOLUTELY Blank New Tab Page](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/absolutely-blank-new-tab/jjbjmfkdmmbjdmmjoccdccaeffkkbiga).
    * Disable HTML5 media content (for nerds, e.g. if you feel uBlock is not enough, block requests of type "Other" in [uMatrix](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/umatrix/ogfcmafjalglgifnmanfmnieipoejdcf))

    ### 12. Defragment Your HDDs
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    ### 2. Install Other OS or Upgrade Hardware

    You may install Windows 7, lightweight Linux (e.g. [Lubuntu](https://lubuntu.me), [LXLE](http://lxle.net)), [CloudReady](https://www.neverware.com) or Android for PC (not stable yet, [RemixOS](http://www.jide.com/remixos), [PhoenixOS](http://www.phoenixos.com), [Android-x86](http://android-x86.org)).
    You may install Windows 7, lightweight Linux (e.g. [Lubuntu](https://lubuntu.me), [LXLE](http://lxle.net), [Linux Mint: Xfce Edition](https://www.linuxmint.com)), [CloudReady](https://www.neverware.com) or Android for PC (not stable yet, [RemixOS](http://www.jide.com/remixos), [PhoenixOS](http://www.phoenixos.com), [Android-x86](http://android-x86.org)).
    Or you may add more RAM, switch to SSD, upgrade other hardware or buy a new notebook.

    # Sources
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    ---------------------------

    Short URL: https://git.io/boost-win10 | [Github's Gists LACK COMMENT NOTIFICATIONS](https://github.com/isaacs/github/issues/21)
    Short URL: https://git.io/boost-win10
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    This guide is for those who dares to install Windows 10 on slow netbooks (1GB of RAM).
    Though Windows update program is over, you still may use old Windows product keys from license stickers to install Windows 10 on old machines.

    __UPD Jan 2018__
    __UPD Jan 2019__
    This article is quite old, some instructions may be obsolete.

    ## Explanations
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    This guide is for those who dares to install Windows 10 on slow netbooks (1GB of RAM).
    Though Windows update program is over, you still may use old Windows product keys from license stickers to install Windows 10 on old machines.

    __UPD__
    __UPD Jan 2018__
    This article is quite old, some instructions may be obsolete.

    ## Explanations
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    This guide is for those who dares to install Windows 10 on slow netbooks (1GB of RAM).
    Though Windows update program is over, you still may use old Windows product keys from license stickers to install Windows 10 on old machines.

    __UPD__
    This article is quite old, some instructions may be obsolete.

    ## Explanations

    * `Win ⊞ + R` -- Press and hold _"Windows"_ key, then press key R, then relese both keys.
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    5. [Tweak Visual Effects](#5-tweak-visual-effects)
    6. [Turn Off System Protection on Disks](#6-turn-off-system-protection-on-disks)
    7. [Opt Out from Privacy Options/Telemetry](#7-opt-out-from-privacy-optionstelemetry)
    8. [Turn Off Store Updates](#9-turn-off-store-updates)
    8. [Turn Off Store Updates](#8-turn-off-store-updates)
    9. [Turn Off Windows Components](#9-turn-off-windows-components)
    10. [Tweak Windows Services (Advanced)](#10-tweak-windows-services-advanced)
    11. [Tweak Your Browser](#11-tweak-your-browser)
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    ### 3. Remove Some Apps from Autorun
    * `Ctrl + Shift + Esc > More details > Startup > Right click > Disable`
    * Additionaly you may use [Autoruns tool by SysInternals](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx) or [CCleaner]
    * Additionaly you may use [Autoruns tool by SysInternals](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx)

    ### 4. Leave Enough Free Space on Your Drives for Windows 10
    Subjectivly I think 10GB is enough for Winfows 10 to function properly. [PC Advisor] recommends to keep 10% of each volume free.
    You may free up disk space by running these tools:
    * `Search "Disk Cleanup" > Right Click > Run as administrator` or `Win + R > cleanmgr`
    * [CCleaner]

    [FarBar]: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/335081-frst-tutorial-how-to-use-farbar-recovery-scan-tool
    [CCleaner]: https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

    ### 5. Tweak Visual Effects
    * `Search "advanced system settings" > Performance Settings > Adjust for best performance`
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    You may use these programs:

    1. __Free Anti-adware (Not Antiviurses)__:
    1. __Free Anti-adware (Not Antiviurses)__:

    * [AdwCleaner](https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner)
    * [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://www.malwarebytes.com)
    * [Farbar Recovery Scan Tool][FarBar]
    * [AdwCleaner](https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner)
    * [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://www.malwarebytes.com)
    * [Farbar Recovery Scan Tool][FarBar]

    2. __Free Antiviruses__:
    2. __Free Antiviruses__:

    * [Avira](https://avira.com)
    * [Avast](https://avast.com)
    * Weak but fast Windows Defender + `Settings > Devices > AutoPlay > OFF "Use AutoPlay..."`
    * Others: https://www.av-comparatives.org
    * [Avira](https://avira.com)
    * [Avast](https://avast.com)
    * Weak but fast Windows Defender + `Settings > Devices > AutoPlay > OFF "Use AutoPlay..."`
    * Others: https://www.av-comparatives.org

    ### 3. Remove Some Apps from Autorun
    * `Ctrl + Shift + Esc > More details > Startup > Right click > Disable`
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    You may use these programs:

    1. __Free Anti-adware (Not Antiviurses)__
    1. __Free Anti-adware (Not Antiviurses)__:

    * [AdwCleaner](https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner)
    * [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://www.malwarebytes.com)
    * [Farbar Recovery Scan Tool][FarBar]
    2. __Free Antiviruses__

    2. __Free Antiviruses__:

    * [Avira](https://avira.com)
    * [Avast](https://avast.com)
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    ### 2. Clean System from Viruses/Malware/Adware, etc.

    You may use these programs:

    1. __Free Anti-adware (Not Antiviurses)__

    * [AdwCleaner](https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner)
    * [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://www.malwarebytes.com)
    * [Farbar Recovery Scan Tool][FarBar]
    2. __Free Antiviruses__

    * [Avira](https://avira.com)
    * [Avast](https://avast.com)
    * Weak but fast Windows Defender + `Settings > Devices > AutoPlay > OFF "Use AutoPlay..."`
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    * `Win ⊞ + R` -- Press and hold _"Windows"_ key, then press key R, then relese both keys.
    * `Search "FooBar"` -- Click searching glass icon in taskbar or click Windows Start icon and start typing FooBar. You don't need to type all the phrase, only the beginning.

    ## No Warranty

    I'm not responsible for any data loss or damage to your device caused by following instructions in this article.

    ## Table of Contents

    Windows 10 Performance Checklist:
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    ### 2. Install Other OS or Upgrade Hardware

    You may install Windows 7, lightweight Linux (e.g. [Lubuntu](http://lubuntu.net), [LXLE](http://lxle.net)), [CloudReady](https://www.neverware.com) or Android for PC (not stable yet, [RemixOS](http://www.jide.com/remixos), [PhoenixOS](http://www.phoenixos.com), [Android-x86](http://android-x86.org)).
    You may install Windows 7, lightweight Linux (e.g. [Lubuntu](https://lubuntu.me), [LXLE](http://lxle.net)), [CloudReady](https://www.neverware.com) or Android for PC (not stable yet, [RemixOS](http://www.jide.com/remixos), [PhoenixOS](http://www.phoenixos.com), [Android-x86](http://android-x86.org)).
    Or you may add more RAM, switch to SSD, upgrade other hardware or buy a new notebook.

    # Sources
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    ## Table of Contents

    Windows 10 Performance Checklist:

    0. [Reset Windows (Advanced)](#0-reset-windows-advanced)
    1. [Remove Unnecessary Apps/Crapware/Bloatware](#1-remove-unnecessary-appscrapwarebloatware)
    2. [Clean System from Viruses/Malware/Adware, etc.](#2-clean-system-from-virusesmalwareadware-etc)
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    * [Farbar Recovery Scan Tool][FarBar]
    2. __Free Antiviruses__
    * [Avira](https://avira.com)
    * [Avast](https://avast.com) or [Avast for Business (no ads, but advanced)](https://business.avast.com)
    * [Avast](https://avast.com)
    * Weak but fast Windows Defender + `Settings > Devices > AutoPlay > OFF "Use AutoPlay..."`
    * Others: https://www.av-comparatives.org

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    * Install fast adblocker ([uBlock Origin for Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), Opera and [Brave](https://brave.com) have built in adblcokers [enable in settings])
    * ~~[Disable autorun for plugins (like Flash)](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2858421/internet/how-to-stop-autoplay-videos.html)~~ (doesn't work anymore?)
    * Tune your adblcoker to rip off large media, socails, etc. (advanced, `uBlock Settings > Default behavior`)
    * Install [Blank new tab page](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jonikckfpolfcdcgdficelkfffkloemh)
    * Install [Empty New Tab Page](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dpjamkmjmigaoobjbekmfgabipmfilij)
    * Disable HTML5 media content (for nerds, e.g. if you feel uBlock is not enough, block requests of type "Other" in [uMatrix](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/umatrix/ogfcmafjalglgifnmanfmnieipoejdcf))

    ### 12. Defragment Your HDDs
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    ### 11. Tweak Your Browser
    * Remove unnecessary browser extensions and apps, disable unused features ([in Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769))
    * Install fast adblocker ([uBlock Origin for Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), Opera and [Brave](https://brave.com) have built in adblcokers [enable in settings])
    * [Disable autorun for plugins (like Flash)](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2858421/internet/how-to-stop-autoplay-videos.html)
    * ~~[Disable autorun for plugins (like Flash)](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2858421/internet/how-to-stop-autoplay-videos.html)~~ (doesn't work anymore?)
    * Tune your adblcoker to rip off large media, socails, etc. (advanced, `uBlock Settings > Default behavior`)
    * Install [Blank new tab page](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jonikckfpolfcdcgdficelkfffkloemh)
    * Disable HTML5 media content (for nerds, e.g. if you feel uBlock is not enough, block requests of type "Other" in [uMatrix](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/umatrix/ogfcmafjalglgifnmanfmnieipoejdcf))
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    * `Feedback and diagnostics > Windows should ask for my feedback: NEVER, Send your device data to MS: BASIC`
    * `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection\ AllowTelemetry: 0`
    * ```powershell
    * In PowerShell:
    ```powershell
    stop-service diagtrack
    set-service diagtrack -startuptype disabled
    ```
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    * ```powershell
    stop-service diagtrack
    set-service diagtrack -startuptype disabled
    ```
    ```

    ### 8. Turn Off Store Updates

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    * `Speech, inking and typing > Stop getting to know me`
    * `Location > Change > OFF` if you don't need location tracking
    * `Background apps > OFF all except "Settings"`

    #### Telemetry

    * `Feedback and diagnostics > Windows should ask for my feedback: NEVER, Send your device data to MS: BASIC`
    * `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection\ AllowTelemetry: 0`
    * ```powershell
    stop-service diagtrack
    set-service diagtrack -startuptype disabled
    ```

    ### 8. Turn Off Store Updates

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    4. [Leave Enough Free Space on Your Drives for Windows 10](#4-leave-enough-free-space-on-your-drives-for-windows-10)
    5. [Tweak Visual Effects](#5-tweak-visual-effects)
    6. [Turn Off System Protection on Disks](#6-turn-off-system-protection-on-disks)
    7. [Opt Out from Privacy Options](#7-opt-out-from-privacy-optionstelemetry)
    7. [Opt Out from Privacy Options/Telemetry](#7-opt-out-from-privacy-optionstelemetry)
    8. [Turn Off Store Updates](#9-turn-off-store-updates)
    9. [Turn Off Windows Components](#9-turn-off-windows-components)
    10. [Tweak Windows Services (Advanced)](#10-tweak-windows-services-advanced)
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    4. [Leave Enough Free Space on Your Drives for Windows 10](#4-leave-enough-free-space-on-your-drives-for-windows-10)
    5. [Tweak Visual Effects](#5-tweak-visual-effects)
    6. [Turn Off System Protection on Disks](#6-turn-off-system-protection-on-disks)
    7. [Opt Out from Privacy Options](#7-opt-out-from-privacy-options)
    7. [Opt Out from Privacy Options](#7-opt-out-from-privacy-optionstelemetry)
    8. [Turn Off Store Updates](#9-turn-off-store-updates)
    9. [Turn Off Windows Components](#9-turn-off-windows-components)
    10. [Tweak Windows Services (Advanced)](#10-tweak-windows-services-advanced)
    @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ Windows 10 Performance Checklist:
    13. [Unplug or Turn Off Unnecessary Devices](#13-unplug-or-turn-off-unnecessary-devices)
    14. [Tweak Power Options (Doubtful)](#14-tweak-power-options-doubtful)
    15. [Tweak BIOS/UEFI (Advanced)](#15-tweak-biosuefi-advanced)
    16. [Optionally](#16-optionally)

    If Nothing Helps:
    1. [Check HDD, FileSystem and Windows Files for Errors (Advanced)](#1-check-hdd-filesystem-and-windows-files-for-errors-advanced)
    @@ -97,13 +98,14 @@ You may free up disk space by running these tools:
    System protection feature tells Windows to record changes made during software installations for purpose of rolling back when system fails to operate. If you feel brave, you may turn it off:
    `Search "advanced system settings" > Choose disk > Configure > Disable`

    ### 7. Opt Out from Privacy Options
    ### 7. Opt Out from Privacy Options/Telemetry

    `Settings > Privacy >`:
    * `General > OFF "Send Microsoft info about how I write..." and OFF others of your choice`
    * `Speech, inking and typing > Stop getting to know me`
    * `Location > Change > OFF` if you don't need location tracking
    * `Background apps > OFF all except "Settings"`
    * `Feedback and diagnostics > Windows should ask for my feedback: NEVER, Send your device data to MS: BASIC`

    ### 8. Turn Off Store Updates

    @@ -163,6 +165,12 @@ In BIOS you may:
    3. Remove DVD from booting devices.
    4. Disable devices that are not used or broken (e.g. NIC, floppy).

    ### 16. Optionally

    Antivirus may be an excess for a slow PC, better to use standard MS defender.
    In this case you'd better turn off AutoPlay on external drives:
    `Settings > Devices > AutoPlay > Use AutoPlay for all media and devices > OFF`

    ## If Nothing Helps

    ### 1. Check HDD, FileSystem and Windows Files for Errors (Advanced)
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    #### Extreme Measures

    * `Settings > System > Notifications & actions > Get tips, tricks, and suggestions OFF, Get notifications from apps OFF
    * `Settings > System > Notifications & actions > Get tips, tricks, and suggestions OFF, Get notifications from apps OFF`

    ### 6. Turn Off System Protection on Disks
    System protection feature tells Windows to record changes made during software installations for purpose of rolling back when system fails to operate. If you feel brave, you may turn it off:
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    * `Search "advanced system settings" > Performance Settings > Adjust for best performance`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Colors > OFF "Make Start, taskbar... transparent" and OFF others of your choice`
    * `Settings > Ease of Access > Other options > OFF "Play animation" and OFF "Show background"`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Start > Show more tiles OFF, Occasionaly show suggestions OFF`
    * Unpin all tiles from Start Menu and shrink it.

    #### Turn Off Lock Screen
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    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Background = Picture`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Get fun facts, tips, tricks > OFF (after previous point)`

    #### Extreme Measures

    * `Settings > System > Notifications & actions > Get tips, tricks, and suggestions OFF, Get notifications from apps OFF

    ### 6. Turn Off System Protection on Disks
    System protection feature tells Windows to record changes made during software installations for purpose of rolling back when system fails to operate. If you feel brave, you may turn it off:
    `Search "advanced system settings" > Choose disk > Configure > Disable`
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    #### Turn Off Lock Screen

    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Show lock screen background pictrue... > OFF`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Background = Picture
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Get fun facts, tips, tricks > OFF (after previous point)
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Background = Picture`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Get fun facts, tips, tricks > OFF (after previous point)`

    ### 6. Turn Off System Protection on Disks
    System protection feature tells Windows to record changes made during software installations for purpose of rolling back when system fails to operate. If you feel brave, you may turn it off:
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    ### 5. Tweak Visual Effects
    * `Search "advanced system settings" > Performance Settings > Adjust for best performance`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Colors > OFF "Make Start, taskbar... transparent" and OFF others of your choice`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Show lock screen background pictrue... > OFF`
    * `Settings > Ease of Access > Other options > OFF "Play animation" and OFF "Show background"`
    * Unpin all tiles from Start Menu and shrink it.

    #### Turn Off Lock Screen

    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Show lock screen background pictrue... > OFF`
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Background = Picture
    * `Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Get fun facts, tips, tricks > OFF (after previous point)

    ### 6. Turn Off System Protection on Disks
    System protection feature tells Windows to record changes made during software installations for purpose of rolling back when system fails to operate. If you feel brave, you may turn it off:
    `Search "advanced system settings" > Choose disk > Configure > Disable`
  29. @ilyaigpetrov ilyaigpetrov revised this gist Mar 20, 2017. 1 changed file with 2 additions and 2 deletions.
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    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named AutoDownload and set it to 2;
    2. [By winaero](http://winaero.com/blog/fix-windows-10-installs-apps-like-candy-crush-soda-saga-automatically/)
    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures and set it to 1
    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures and set it to 1
    3. Restart Windows 10.


  30. @ilyaigpetrov ilyaigpetrov revised this gist Mar 20, 2017. 1 changed file with 7 additions and 7 deletions.
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    * Open `Store > user icon > Settings > Update apps automatically > OFF`
    * `Store > user icon > Settings > Show products on tile > OFF`
    * `Win + R > regedit`:
    [by easeus](http://www.easeus.com/computer-instruction/stop-windows-10-installing-apps.html)
    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named AutoDownload and set it to 2;
    [by winaero](http://winaero.com/blog/fix-windows-10-installs-apps-like-candy-crush-soda-saga-automatically/)
    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures and set it to 1
    > restart Windows 10.
    1. [By easeus](http://www.easeus.com/computer-instruction/stop-windows-10-installing-apps.html)
    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named AutoDownload and set it to 2;
    2. [By winaero](http://winaero.com/blog/fix-windows-10-installs-apps-like-candy-crush-soda-saga-automatically/)
    > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    > Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures and set it to 1
    3. Restart Windows 10.


    ### 9. Turn Off Windows Components