Windows Welcome

The system starts and displays the initial Microsoft® Windows® setup screen for the first power on only. You will need a mouse and keyboard to navigate the screens.

To set up Windows for the first time:

1Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup.

2Click Next to set up your system.

3Select your country/region and language in System Settings. Change is optional. Click Next.

4Select your Time Zone. Change is optional. Click Next.

5Read the terms and conditions of the End Users License Agreement and if you agree, accept the terms and conditions. Click Next.

6Select Automatic Updates. Click Next.

7Name your system. Click Next.

8Select Finish.

9A countdown displays.

a After the countdown the screen goes blank.

b Do not turn off your system during this one time setup process. This takes approximately

8 to 10 minutes.

10Windows restarts automatically.

11After the system restarts, you will begin the Media Center first run. See “Media Center First Run” on page 132.

Initial Configuration

Initial Setup Wait Time

After you power up your system for the first time and complete the initial setup, you will see a welcome screen. This welcome screen will be displayed for one to three minutes, without any visible sign of system activity. During this period, your system is completing your account setup and should not be interrupted.

Please do not power off while the welcome screen is displayed. After it completes, the desktop will be displayed and the Media Center Setup Wizard will automatically launch.

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