First boot
After setup copies files and reboots, Windows continues with the out-of-box experience (OOBE). Work through the on-screen prompts for region, keyboard, network, and account.
If Windows Setup is still running, return to Setup wizard.
1. During OOBE
You can either watch the video walkthrough or follow the written steps below.
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- When prompted to connect to the internet, click I don't have internet to create a local account, then Continue with limited setup or Domain join on the next screen.
- Decline each option in the Privacy section.
- For a Microsoft account instead, connect to the internet when prompted and sign in normally. See Microsoft account and the Microsoft Store for details.
2. After you reach the desktop
- Connect to the internet if you skipped it during OOBE.
- Install pending updates: Settings → Windows Update → reboot if prompted, then check again until no more updates appear.
- Remove a previous install when you no longer need files from
Windows.old:- Settings → System → Storage → Temporary files
- Select Previous version of Windows → Remove files.
- Continue with Post Install for drivers, firmware, and baseline applications.
- Apply IBRA Windows Configuration when the base system is stable.
Setup or first boot failed?
Use Troubleshoot for ISO checks, TPM issues, Store problems, and other common errors.