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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the
operating system you selected at the time of
purchase.
Set Up Microsoft Windows
To set up Microsoft
®
Windows
®
for the first
time, follow the instructions on the screen.
These steps are mandatory and may take some
time to complete. The Windows setup screens
will take you through several procedures
including accepting license agreements,
setting preferences, and setting up an Internet
connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating
system’s setup process. Doing so may
render your computer unusable and you
will need to reinstall the operating system.
NOTE: For optimal performance of your
computer, it is recommended that you
download and install the latest BIOS and
drivers for your computer available on the
Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu
®
for the first time, follow the
instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your
computer for more operating system specific
information.