From bc21059ea63ec2fd6d499a3f73f2ca6ac65a1130 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Campagnaro Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2023 15:13:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add a windows setup note on managing trust root cert authorities --- dotfiles/windows/readme.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/dotfiles/windows/readme.md b/dotfiles/windows/readme.md index 93a0255..73ae3dd 100644 --- a/dotfiles/windows/readme.md +++ b/dotfiles/windows/readme.md @@ -19,6 +19,14 @@ * Open settings -> System -> About -> Rename this PC * Reboot +* Review trusted root certificate authorities + * Open the Microsoft Management Console (win+r, mmc) + * File -> Add/Remove Snap-in -> Certificates -> Add + * Choose `Computer Account` -> Next -> select `Local computer` -> Finish -> OK + * Expand the cert tree -> click on `Trusted Root Certificate Authorities` -> `Certificates` + * Before deleting a certificate, export it as a backup in case it's needed for system operation. Can also make a + restore point before making any changes. + * Disable the annoying Windows alert sound that plays when doing things like using a terminal, hitting tab to autocomplete and it has no match. * Open C:/windows/media * Find `Windows Background.wav`