Initial Configuration

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:

1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial

7 Name your system. Click Next.

Microsoft Windows setup.

8 Select Finish.

2 Click Next to set up your system.

9 A countdown displays.

3 Select your country/region and language in System

a After the countdown the screen goes blank.

Settings. Change is optional. Click Next.

 

4 Select your Time Zone. Change is optional.

b Do not turn off your system during this one

Click Next.

time setup process. This takes approximately

8 to 10 minutes.

5 Read the terms and conditions of the End User’s

10 Windows restarts automatically.

License Agreement and if you agree, accept the

 

terms and conditions. Click Next.

11 After the system restarts, you will begin the Media

6 Select Automatic Updates. Click Next.

Center first run. See “Media Center First Run” on

 

page 132.

 

 

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.

Initial Configuration

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