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How to setup a new Windows computer

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 register properly to your account. Do not attempt to setup a user without being connected to the internet.

Instructions - Concise text version:
  • Setup your computer with your preferred 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 email address and Microsoft password.
  • Configure your preferred privacy settings or leave the defaults. 
  • Chrome, Slack, Zoom, and Company portal will be installed automatically. This usually takes 5-10 minutes but can be longer on slower Internet connections.
  • 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.
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.

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  • After you connect to Wifi you will be taken to an Internet agreement. Click on the "Continue to the Internet" button.

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  • Agree to the Windows License agreement
  • When it asks you to setup for personal use or for an organization make sure you select "organization".

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  • 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.

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  • When it asks you to choose your privacy settings you can customize the settings or keep the defaults.

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  • 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.

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  • 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
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