Essential setup

After installing AtlasOS, install your drivers first. Apply the optional hardware optimizations afterward.

Follow your driver method

Follow the option you selected during installation.

If you chose Windows Update (automatic)

Windows Update installs drivers automatically. Verify everything is up to date:

  1. Open Settings then Windows Update
  2. Click Check for updates
  3. Install all available updates, including optional updates (especially driver updates)
  4. Restart if prompted, then check for updates again until no more are available

Tip

If internet and display work, Windows Update likely installed your drivers. Skip the drivers section and go to hardware optimization (optional).

Next: Continue to hardware optimization or skip it.

If you chose manual installation

Install drivers yourself for full control over versions.

Next: Install your drivers, then continue to hardware optimization or skip it.

Your setup path

Drivers

Manually install graphics, network, audio, chipset, and device drivers
Hardware optimization

Update your BIOS, enable a memory profile, and configure your GPU
Software

Choose a browser, antivirus, media player, and other apps
Maintenance

Keep your installation clean with built-in tools and trusted cleaners

Info

Hardware optimization is optional but recommended. It can improve performance, especially for gaming.

Next steps

After completing essential setup: