This guide walks you through setting up a fresh Windows 11 installation, including system updates, driver installation, and basic configuration.
Update Windows 11
Run Windows Update
Open Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates.Install all available updates.
Update drivers
Install and run Driver Booster to update all system drivers.Driver Booster helps ensure all hardware drivers are up to date, which can improve system stability and performance.
Restart your PC
After updates complete, restart your computer to apply changes. Check for remaining updates
Repeat steps 1-3 to check for any remaining updates.Sometimes updates unlock additional updates, so it’s important to repeat this process until no more updates are available.
Verify System Updates
Check that all updates have been installed:
# Check Windows Update status
Get-WindowsUpdate -LastInstallation
# Check Windows version
winver
Clean Up Pre-installed Apps
Uninstall unnecessary apps
Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and remove any pre-installed applications you don’t need.Be careful not to uninstall system-critical applications. When in doubt, leave the app installed.
Update Microsoft Store apps
Open the Microsoft Store, click on Library, and update all installed apps.# Verify Microsoft Store is working
winget source update
Verify Installation
Confirm your system is ready:
# Check Windows version
systeminfo | Select-String "OS Name", "OS Version"
# Verify winget is available
winget --version
Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 11 and is essential for installing development tools in the next steps.
Next Steps
Once your Windows 11 system is updated and clean:
