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Getting Started

Getting Started

This is the go-to place for setting up your PC: Learn about Windows, move files, connect your printer and monitor, set up a network, and more.

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Whether you're new to computers or a seasoned pro, Getting Started can get you up and running faster on your new PC.

Getting Started is a central place for transferring and backing up files, adding user accounts, and personalizing Windows 7—in other words, all the things you typically do with a new PC after opening the box. Just type “getting started” into the Windows Search box, and we’ll take you through the steps.

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The Getting Started window in Windows 7

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