Setting Up Windows

The following steps are in order from the time you take the laptop out of the box to getting to your Windows Desktop.

Starting up:

Plug it into the charger to make sure it doesn't die during setup.

Power on the laptop

Set your locale:

  • Select your language

  • Select your region

  • Select your keyboard layout

  • Don't add a second keyboard layout if asked

Set up your network:

You need a network with an internet connection to fully set up your laptop.

  • Select your WiFi network (or plug in an ethernet cable)

  • Select "Yes" for allowing your PC to be discoverable.

  • Click "Next"

Choosing a Windows Account Type:

  • Read and Accept the terms and conditions for running Windows on this machine

  • Click "Set up for personal use"

At this point, Windows will encourage you to login or sign up using a Microsoft account. This is a great feature for your personal machine, but since this will be a shared resource for your whole team, we're going to set up an offline account.

  • Click "Offline account" in the lower-left corner

  • You will once again be encouraged to create an account, but click "Limited experience" instead

Creating Your Account:

  • Enter a name for your team's laptop

  • Enter a password for your team's laptop

  • If asked, configure your security questions

Windows Features Setup:

  • Decide whether or not to allow Cortana to access your info

  • Decide whether or not to use activity history

  • Choose the privacy settings that are right for your team

If you're unsure about which privacy settings to choose, consult with your team's faculty sponsor.

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