This build deals with setting up Windows 10 to mine Ethereum and Decred, using the RX 480 GPU.

Install Windows 10 x64
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Install the latest AMD Radeon Crimson Drivers

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop?os=Windows+10+-+64

Crimson Edition 16.7.3 (Main installer, run this.)

After Crimson is installed, then do an update within Crimson. You will then be at “Crimson Edition 16.8.3” (or later)
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Install AwesomeMiner

http://www.awesomeminer.com/

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Configure Claymore ETH/DCR

New Miner Wizard
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Example of config.txt for mining ETC (Ethereum Classic)

-r 1
-ethi 8
-dcri 60

-etha 0
-mode 0

-gser 2

### ETC ########################################
-epool us1-etc.ethermine.org:4444
-ewal 0xBAf5706B333F709211Ab5A2A5669970A55385934.YourMinerName
-esm 0
-epsw x
-allpools 1
-allcoins 1

### DCR ########################################
-dpool stratum+tcp://dcr.suprnova.cc:2252
-dwal YourUserName.YourMinerName
-dpsw YourPassword

Example of config.txt for mining ETH (Ethereum)

-r 1
-ethi 8
-dcri 60

-etha 0
-mode 0

-gser 2

### ETH ########################################
-epool us1.ethermine.org:4444
-ewal 0x7563A2D88F2151B659F22FAd213E3A0E6fedE943.YourMinerName
-esm 0
-epsw x
-allpools 1
-allcoins 1

### DCR ########################################
-dpool stratum+tcp://dcr.suprnova.cc:2252
-dwal YourUserName.YourMinerName
-dpsw YourPassword

Example of epools.txt

POOL: etc-eu.suprnova.cc:3333, PSW: YourPassword, WORKER: YourUser.YourMiner, ESM: 0, ALLPOOLS: 1
POOL: us1.ethermine.org:4444, PSW: YourPassword, WORKER: 0x57f57167a82da3de4e69de73d1bc9c731cdcbaf8.YourMiner, ESM: 0, ALLPOOLS: 1
POOL: us1.ethpool.org:3333, PSW: YourPassword, WORKER: 0x57f57167a82da3de4e69de73d1bc9c731cdcbaf8.YourMiner, ESM: 0, ALLPOOLS: 1

Example of dpools.txt

POOL: dcr.suprnova.cc:2252, PSW: YourPassword, WORKER: YourUser.YourMiner, ESM: 0, ALLPOOLS: 1
POOL: dcr.coinmine.pl:2222, PSW: YourPassword, WORKER: YourUser.YourMiner, ESM: 0, ALLPOOLS: 1
POOL: dcr.pool.mn:4722, PSW: YourPassword, WORKER: YourUser.YourMiner, ESM: 0, ALLPOOLS: 1

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How to reboot straight into mining:

Setup Autologin In Windows.

Lock after login:
rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Set Awesome Miner to start on reboot.
Set your managed miner to start on reboot.
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Other Software you may want to install:
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Install Chrome
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Install Notepad++
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/
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Install TortoiseSVN
https://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html
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Other Settings you may want to adjust:

Allow Remote Access
Power Options
    Turn off display: Never
    Put Computer to sleep: Never
Auto login: netplwiz
Windows Folder defaults:
    Unhide known extensions
    Unhide system folders

Never get stuck after a windows crash. Run this as administrator:

bcdedit /set {current} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures

Remove the popup after a crash

gpedit.msc

Navigate to:
Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Error Reporting

Double click on "Prevent display of the user interface for critical errors"

Set to Enabled