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When you first turn on a brand-new laptop, Windows completes some gyrations and prompts you to set up and configure various system settings. These include items such as the language you’ll use on the laptop (I’m guessing English), the time zone, and your name. It’s routine computer housekeeping stuff.

You may also be prompted to use or create a Microsoft account, which includes an account name and a password.

Another important step is to connect with the Internet. If a Wi-Fi network is available, sign in to that network to help expedite the Windows configuration process. See Chapter 16 for information on connecting to Wi-Fi networks.

After you answer the questions, Windows is fully installed. More configuration may be necessary, such as specifying networking options and customizing the Windows environment. You can mess with these options later.

  When you're asked to create user accounts, create only one, for yourself. Don't bother creating them yet for every member of the whole fam-damily as well as for your pets. You can do that later, and then only when other people really need to use the laptop.

 Though you don’t need to use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows, using or creating such an account has advantages. For example, Windows remembers your settings across multiple computers. I’ve not had any issue with using my Microsoft account, but, again, it’s not a requirement.

 The main Windows account is known as Administrator. This account is the one that’s used to modify the computer, add new software, and tend to other administrative chores. Even when you don't intend it, when you're the only person using the computer, you are the administrator.

  Do not forget the administrator's password! The password cannot be recovered if it’s lost.

 See Chapter 20 for more information on passwords and Windows security issues.