1. Format a flash drive with two partitions
2. Burn the Windows installer ISO to the first partition
3. Download all the drivers to the second partition
4. Flash the BIOS with the latest version
5. Ensure you are NOT connected to the Internet and boot flash drive
6. Install Windows, disallow the metrics they let you opt-out
7. Creating a local account works because offline
8. Install drivers avoid add-on software from manufacturer
9. Edit local group policy - enable "Turn off Microsoft Consumer Experience"
9a. Alternatively, edit the Registry, DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
10. Connect Internet, check for updates reboot a few times
11. Open Microsoft Store and uninstall any junk apps (stubs)
12. Install whatever other software you desire
13. Configure your update settings so it is less annoying
1. Format a flash drive with two partitions 2. Burn the Windows installer ISO to the first partition 3. Download all the drivers to the second partition 4. Flash the BIOS with the latest version 5. Ensure you are NOT connected to the Internet and boot flash drive 6. Install Windows, disallow the metrics they let you opt-out 7. Creating a local account works because offline 8. Install drivers avoid add-on software from manufacturer 9. Edit local group policy - enable "Turn off Microsoft Consumer Experience" 9a. Alternatively, edit the Registry, DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent 10. Connect Internet, check for updates reboot a few times 11. Open Microsoft Store and uninstall any junk apps (stubs) 12. Install whatever other software you desire 13. Configure your update settings so it is less annoying