Laptop Setup for New Employees
87 views • Apr 15, 2026
## Laptop Setup Guide
Your company laptop comes pre-configured. Here's how to personalize it.
### First Boot
1. Power on and connect to power
2. Log in with **temporary credentials**
3. **Change your password** when prompted
4. Wait for **automatic updates** (15-30 minutes)
### Verify Everything Works
- [ ] **Email** \u2014 Outlook send/receive
- [ ] **Wi-Fi** \u2014 CORP-SECURE connected
- [ ] **VPN** \u2014 Connection works
- [ ] **Printing** \u2014 Nearest network printer added
- [ ] **File access** \u2014 Shared drives visible
- [ ] **Teams/Zoom** \u2014 Signed in
### Security Checklist
- Enable **screen lock** (5 minute timeout)
- **Windows Defender** active
- **Find My Device** enabled
> **Important:** Never install unauthorized software. Use the Software Request process.