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Windows Vista greatly simplifies the process of setting up a new computer—the new Welcome Center makes it easier than ever. This screen pulls all the tasks you'll most likely want to complete when you set up your computer into a single location.

Such tasks include connecting to the Internet, adding user accounts for different people, and transferring files and settings from another computer using Windows Easy Transfer.

Welcome Center automatically appears when you use the computer for the first time. You can choose to have it appear every time you start your computer or turn it off.



Some product features are only available in certain editions of Windows Vista and may require advanced or additional hardware.

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