How to setup a new Windows computer ("Autopilot Reset")
All Windows computers just need to be logged into with your email address and Microsoft password. Most computer setup will be done automatically.
Important note: You must be connected to the Internet for the computer to registerallow properlyyou to login to your account. Do not attempt to setup a user without being connected to the internet.
Instructions - Concise text version:
SetupTurn on your computerwithand enter your preferred language and keyboard settings.Connect to the Internet. If in the office, log into "efc Personal" Wifi with the password "UseRubex1!"Setup the computer for use in an "organization".- Login with your
emailMicrosoftaddressusername andMicrosoftpassword.
You should have received this already. If not, do not proceed until you have this information. ConfigureContinue with Windows setup by setting up yourpreferredWindowsprivacy settings or leave the defaults.Chrome, Slack, Zoom,Hello andCompany portal will be installed automatically. This usually takes 5-10 minutes but can be longer on slower Internet connections.Please navigate totraining.efilecabinet.comto start the “New Hire Onboarding - IT Information” training course. Login using your Microsoft credentialsClick on “Start course” to start the courseThis course is required and will help you setup software on your computer.
Instructions - Detailed version with screenshots:
- Boot the computer
- Select the region, language, and keyboard you wish to use. You can skip the second keyboard layout.
- If you are in the office, connect to the "EFC Personal" Wifi connection with the password "UseRubex1!". If you are at home, connect to your preferred Wifi connection.
- After you connect to Wifi you
willmay be taken to an Internet agreement. Click on the "Continue to the Internet" button.
- Agree to the Windows License agreement
When it asks you to setup for personal use or for an organization make sure you select "organization".
- Sign in with your email address and Microsoft password. If this is the first time using your password, it will have you create a new password. Make sure you set a password with 10 characters, an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, and at least one number or symbol.
- When it asks you to choose your privacy settings you can customize the settings or keep the defaults.
- Setup your fingerprint if it gives you the option and create your Windows Hello PIN.
- After you have setup and verified your credentials, Windows will setup your user and show you a screen as shown below.
- Your computer will start installing software in the background such as Chrome, Slack, Zoom, and Company Portal. This process usually takes 5-10 minutes.
- Once Chrome is installed you can login to Chrome using your email address and Google password (generally the same as your Microsoft password unless you set something different).
- Once Company Portal is installed you can login and install additional software if needed.
- Please navigate to training.efilecabinet.com to start the “New Hire Onboarding - IT Information” training course. Login using your Microsoft credentials
- Click on “Start course” to start the course
- This course is required and will help you setup software on your computer.
- If you have any questions or concerns, you can submit a ticket to IT by going to ithelp.efilecabinet.com or sending an email to ithelp@efilecabinet.com