New Laptop Setup Guide *STEP BY STEP* in English (Windows 11 Version) *UPDATED*

Thanks man! Subbed.

MSI will not let me proceed after following this guidance to disable the network. It forces me back to the original screen after I use task manager to disable the network... and won't let me bypass it.

Im talking about making a local account offline.

The SSD is unlikely to fail completely on a new device but we don't know when our SSD's will fail so it's common sense to backup data on more than one storage device for peace of mind.

I like and need to ask people about their thoughts on anything that i need help with. We learn by talking and asking questions. Going by what you said,i have decided the best option is to set up my pc using the methods described in your video.

I remember seeing a video title about how to obtain a local account offline and hopefully without having to use and deal with the dreaded and unwanted microsoft account. If i can't find it or it's too difficult then i will come back to your video. 😊

I am interested to know people's views on the best windows alternative operating system. 😊

I believe this is one of the best if not the best video about this topic. I haven't watched this video yet but from what i have been reading about it,it doesn't mention anything about taking a snapshot of the pc (also known as a system image) and i want to know why not?. I am interested to know people's views on this. 😊

I pressed shift+f10 and nothing occurred.

Also, since my new laptop has got windows defender, is there any need to install another antivirus on it?
If yes, how do I set up Norton and windows defender working at the same time?

Thanks for this. I just followed to set up my laptop.

I have an old hp envy laptop I have been using since 2014.
I am unable to download windows 11 on it.
Is there anyway I can do this?

Great video, thank you

Why MS has hidden backdoor to bypass requiring MS acct?

i hate the most is we didnt get option for both windows 11 and windows 10 on new laptops as no rollback options

Hi I stocked in internet set up,

I love you so much 🎉🎉it was so helpful 🎉🎉

Can you do a video, about OS Preinstalled vs Another OS you want have in a new laptop or new PC computer, Windows 10 Home vs Windows 10 Pro, or Windows 10 Home vs Ubuntu Studio, in other words, preinstalled OS on a new computer, has any advantage over the other OS you wanted instead, and you go and use the latter than the preinstalled OS…?

thank you for the guidance! really found the video useful and have applied similar settings on my newly purchased laptop 😄

Does this setup at the starting require again if the laptop is factory reset

Since , i am buying a new laptop so i am worried that it may be a used one ,
So for a used one is there any chance of entering the staring setup again

Or how can we identify it pls reply ❤❤❤

Hi Nic, what about the video on "How to Install Windows on a Blank Machine"? I have learnt a lot from this video

A tip: with my laptop, SHIFT + F10 did not work. I had to use SHIFT + Fn + F10, now it works!

Nic. The shift f10 did nothing on my new Windows 11 Home. Nothing. Acer Aspire 5. 03/21/2023.

Hi Nic. You mention in your video that you were thinking of doing another tutorial on doing a 'clean install' of Windows on a new laptop to replace the OS that comes shipped by the manufacturer (in my case, Windows 11 with the copious amount of bloatware from Dell and Microsoft...)

In summary, I would like to do a clean install of Windows 10 Pro (i.e. with the least amount of bloatware possible) and then install the correct drivers on my Dell Inspiron 7506. I am doing this because: (1) I tried to 'like' Windows 11 - but still absolutely hate it!!! and (2) your video made me aware of all the crap we are forced to have on our computers, which seems to be increasingly for the purposes of: (1) advertising; (2) to force you to use their products; and (3) some obscure data collection process which I am sure they somehow are trying to monetize or otherwise 'help' us in ways we never requested...

Also, I am not sure of my options for obtaining a 'clean' version of Windows 10 Pro. It seems the options are: (1) buy from Microsoft Store online for $169 AUD; (2) buy from some random 3rd party for between $20 - $60 AUD; or (3) buy nothing and just use an unregistered version until/ if I decide to do either (1) or (2)... I can't help feeling that options (2) and (3) are somehow dodgy!

Anyhow, I will press on with the above - but if you were thinking of a topic for your next video, the above is my suggestion.

Cheers, Mike

What would happen if you select United States as the region instead of Canada?

One thing about NIT being a computer whiz is how many times you have to watch and look up words used... OMG 😣. Thank you 😊

Command prompt ipconfig/release does the same.

I have passed this but I would like to do this. I have not logged into the internet yet . Can I still do this. If Ii do log in, is there a way to go back and undo?

would much of what you talked about change if it was a gaming laptop or not

Thanks for this great video. I'm about to set up a new laptop and have a MS account. Is there any reason why I shouldn't log into the account rather than skip this part of the process?

Nic, thank you so much for your informative video. I had recently bought an ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED and followed your setup guide. I had to resort to the Shift Fn F10 and it worked ok. Everything worked just as you explained it. Many thanks.

I already connect the wifi to my laptoppp😭😭howwwww????

Hi Nic, great videos here. I found a discrepancy with my Dell laptop Win11 Home. In the Connect to Network section you say hit Shift F10 to get a command prompt. When I do that I get no response at all, and I'm not sure how to get the command prompt at that point. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks.

The bit at about the 4 minute mark where you do shift+ F10 to bypass the thing where you would otherwise be linking the laptop to a specific MS account is so helpful! I have always hated that step,

Great Video! Specially the F10 Trick. Bravo 🙏🏽

Hi Nic, very informative video…. Just got an hp DY2702DHP laptop and tried the shift + f10 combo unfortunately it did not work for me… Any help… thanks

Any pros or cons for unlocking "ultimate power scheme" ? Thats the only deviation i really made from this step by step....

Love the content, consisely put. Just curious though, why delete Dell Support isn't this the quickest way to update bios and drivers etc without all the faff?

Hi there, I pressed shift and f10 and nothing happened 😞 ??

Enjoy your coffee, you certainly earned it. Great video. I have a new windows 11 desktop on the way and it looks like 90%+ of what you have shown will apply.

Thanks!

I find it hard to run an App I downloaded, because it will keep showing the Microsoft store each time I click on run App. What do I do?

Hi nic the Shift + F10 isn’t working what should I do

Hi Nic, I adore your Setup Guide, small problem for a very old guy, I did not understand at what point and how you connect to WiFi to be able to update Win11. Thank so much!

Does it void your warranty

Thanks for a very good upload. Looks very complicated. My laptop just stopped, screen went black, so looks like i have to buy a new one, and Windows 10 are not readily available, where I live. One good thing about 11, is they've gotten rid of those tiles, I installed Classic Shell on 10, so it looked like Windows 7 that I'm writing on this 14 year old PC. I've subscribed to you.

Exactly was I need.👍 Thank You. Have a good Black Week! 🖖 from Sweden 😊

Thanks Nic... at around 3.36 of your video you show 'a little trick' to set up a local user account on Windows Home 11 PC - by hitting 'SHIFT F10'... For some reason, when I am trying to do this on my new Dell Inspiron 7506 2n1 - it does nothing and refuses to bring up a command prompt window... Am I doing something wrong, or has Dell/ Microsoft done something to stop your trick from working? Cheers, Mike

Hello Nic, thanks for the video! Enjoyed it. Do you think it's necessary to clone Windows before doing driver updates? I'm looking to clone to an external hard drive using Macrium Reflect, but not sure if that would work. As far as I know you can't boot from the external unless you take it apart and attach the HDD into the laptop?