http://www.nliteos.com helps massively when installing all the Java / Flash / browsers / anti-malware / other stuff you need on Windows. The Taiwanese driver thing is still real; windows may ship drivers and have some via windows update, but they probably won't be the newest (or even newest certified).

Don't forget about the 4 hours, 10 reboots, 3 blue screens, and reinstalling your video card drivers twice of windows updates!