Setting Up Windows 11 for the First Time
When you are opening and unboxing your Windows 11 device for the first time,
you will be directed through a series of setup screens.
This video will explain how to navigate through these screens during the initial setup of Windows 11.
Note: The screens you see in this video may differ depending on your specific device
as well as the version of Windows 11 you are running.
Press the power button to turn on your device.
Select your language and country or region.
Next select your keyboard layout and then select the optional 2nd keyboard layout.
When prompted to connect to a network, select your preferred network
and enter the network security key to connect.
If you have a wired connection for your computer,
you do not have to connect to a wireless network.
With Windows 11 Home edition,
internet connectivity and a Microsoft account are required to complete device setup.
If you don't have Windows 11 Home edition and do not wish to connect to a network
you can select "I don't have internet."
If you select the I don't have internet option,
you are prompted to proceed with a limited setup of Windows 11.
You can always setup your device with a wireless connection at a later time if you prefer.
Your PC will then check for updates.
It is important that you do not turn off the PC during this process.
You are prompted to accept the Windows 11 License Agreemen
Select Accept to continue with the setup process.
Next you are prompted to the optional step of naming your device.
After this step Windows 11 loads before presenting the next steps.
Next, set up the device for "personal use" or for "work or school."
If you select Setup for Personal Use
you are prompted to enter your Microsoft account information
or create a new Microsoft account for the device.
If you select Setup for Work or School
you are prompted to enter your credentials through your organization to setup the device.
If your webcam supports "Windows Hello"
you will be prompted to setup your account with facial recognition as an option to login.
Follow the prompts to setup facial recognition
or you can select skip for now to continue with the setup process.
If you choose to skip, you can always setup Windows Hello at a later time if you prefer.
If your device has a fingerprint reader
you are prompted to setup fingerprint recognition as a login option.
Follow the prompts to setup your fingerprint reader
or you can select skip for now to continue with the setup process.
If you choose to skip, you can always setup the fingerprint reader at a later time if you prefer.
Create a PIN as a login option for your device.
Follow the prompts to create a PIN that you will remember
so that you can login to your device.
Restore your settings from a previous sync if you would like.
Then select the privacy options you prefer for your device.
You can customize your Windows 11 experience
by selecting options for how you plan to use your device.
This sets up specific tips, ads, and recommendations
by choosing options such as business, school, or gaming for example.
Your selections are not permanent and can be changed in your device settings
after your device setup is complete.
Next, you can choose to backup your files with Microsoft OneDrive.
This automatically syncs your files to the cloud
and allows you to access them on other devices.
After making your selection, click Next.
The Microsoft 365 free trial option allows you to setup Microsoft office apps for one month.
You can choose to accept the free trial option or you can choose to skip.
Next you can register your device with HP.
This will give you access to HP services and support.
Fill in your account information or create an account if you would like and select Next.
You can choose what kinds of data you would like to send to HP.
After making your selections, click Next.
Windows 11 checks for updates.
If any updates are found you will be prompted to download and install the update,
then restart your device.
Just like earlier, it is important that you do not turn off the PC during the update or restart processes.
After Windows 11 completes the check for updates,
it will finalize the setup and bring you to the login screen.
Enter your PIN to login and you are brought to the home desktop screen.
Your Windows 11 device is now setup.
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