IT Setup Guide

Welcome! Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your new Windows computer.

Important Notes

• Follow the steps one at a time.
• Complete this guide from start to finish. The order is flexible, but skipping steps may cause issues.

1. Windows Setup

1. Start your PC and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Privacy Settings:
• Deny all options (e.g., tracking, personalized ads), except Location.
3. Account Type:
• Choose Personal Use (not “Work or School”).
• If you cannot select "Personal Use," reinstall Windows using a USB stick.
4. Creating Your Account:
• Try skipping the Microsoft account by using:
• Email: a@a.com
• Password: a
• Click Next after the error message and create a local account.
• If this doesn’t work, log in with a personal Microsoft account (you can delete it later).
• On Desktop: see 2. Additional Account Configuration
5. Local Account Setup:
• Username: firstname-lastname
• Complete the setup.

2. Additional Account Configuration

1. Add a Local Admin Account:
• Go to Settings > Accounts > Other Users > Add a User.
• Select “Add a user without a Microsoft account” and create:
• Username: PuttView Admin
• Password: ARGolfHH!
• Security Questions: Use puttview for all answers.
2. Make Your Account an Admin:
• Go to Settings > Accounts > Other Users.
• Click on your account, then select Change Account Type > Administrator.
3. Log Out and Log In using your local account (firstname-lastname).

3. Update Windows

1. Install Updates:
• Go to Settings > Windows Update.
• Click Install, restart, and repeat until no updates remain.
2. Optional Updates:
• Go to Advanced Options > Optional Updates and install everything.

4. Install Graphics Drivers

1. Check Graphics Card:
• Open Device Manager > Display Adapters to identify your graphics card.
2. Install Drivers:
• Intel: Use the Intel Driver Support Assistant.
• NVIDIA: Use GeForce Experience.

5. Install TeamViewer

Download and install TeamViewer QuickSupport for remote IT support.

6. Enable BitLocker

1. Search for "BitLocker" in Windows and enable it.
2. Save the recovery key as a PDF.
3. Send the PDF to it-support@puttview.com.
• If BitLocker cannot be enabled, contact IT support.

At This Point, You Should Have:

• Installed all Windows updates.
• Installed graphics drivers.
• Enabled BitLocker.
• Created required local accounts.

7. Connect to Work Account

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Access Work or School > Connect.
• Log in using your work email: lastname@viewlicity.com (password: WelcomeToViewlicity!).
• If you encounter login issues, contact it-support@puttview.com.

8. Install Microsoft Services

1. Outlook:
• Open Outlook and log in.
• Pin it to the taskbar.
• Set the theme to dark (optional).
2. Teams:
• Download Teams (Work or School version) and log in.
• Pin it to the taskbar.
3. OneDrive:
• Open OneDrive and log in.
• Sync desktop, documents, and photos.
• Sync SharePoint and Teams files as needed.
4. MS 365 Tools: office.com and download it

9. Additional Programs

1. Web Browser:
• Install Firefox or Chrome (if preferred) and set it as your default browser.
2. KeePass XC:
• Install and create a new database.
• Save the database in Documents/KeePass/Personal.kdbx.
• Use a key file saved in Documents/KeePass/key.key.
3. Optional Tools:
• Install Sublime Text or Notepad++ for text editing.

10. For Developers Only

1. GitHub:
• Create an account (firstname-lastname).
• Contact Florian Wendt to get added to necessary projects.
2. Install Git:
• Download and install Git for Windows.
3. Unity:
• Download Unity Hub and the required Unity version.
4. SourceTree:
• Set up SourceTree for version control.
  
5. Rider

11. Final Steps

1. Customize Your Laptop:
• You’re free to set up your laptop how you like.
2. Guides:
• Review the guides for KeePass and OneDrive:
• Teams > 09_Guides
3. Feedback:
• If you have any questions or suggestions, email it-support@viewlicity.com.