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--- set_up_a_new_pc [2017/03/15 19:49] – [Windows] After install shawn
+++ set_up_a_new_pc [2017/03/15 22:58] (current) – [Windows] shawn
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-====== Windows ======
+====== Set up a new Windows PC ======
 Use the [[http://chocolatey.org|Chocolatey]] package manager to install and maintain tools:
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 ===== Additional core applications =====
-The following applications are available via Chocolatey, but have their own update mechanisms, which should install updates faster than manually running ''choco update''.
+The following applications are available via Chocolatey, but have their own update mechanisms, which should install updates faster than manually running ''choco upgrade''.
   * [[http://getfirefox.com/|Firefox]]
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 </code>
-===== Other =====
+===== Other software =====
-Blog editor:
+Blog editing/management:
 <code>
 cinst openlivewriter
 </code>
+Multimedia applications:
+<code>
+cinst vlc
+</code>
+===== Windows Server (as a workstation) =====
+  * Enable //Windows Desktop Search// (for Outlook, etc.) - **Server Manager -> Features -> Windows Search**
+  * [[http://blogs.technet.com/b/rmilne/archive/2013/07/11/install-desktop-experience-on-windows-server-2012.aspx|Install Desktop Experience On Windows Server 2012]]