Windows PC Setup

Getting Started with your New Windows PC

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Before you turn on your new PC
Please read this document to understand the setup process. Whether you are a new Cisco employee or someone who is performing a self-service PC Refresh, it is important that you understand the setup process. Before you contact Internal Technical Support for help Please complete all steps outlined in this document, including the PC Setup Guide online instructions. (Step 4)
Important: You must be connected via a network cable at a Cisco office or on a ECT 831 or 871 Router. If you are connected via ECT, you may be prompted to authenticate on the Cisco network via a web browser. If you do not have a network connection to Cisco, contact Internal Technical Support to arrange for assistance from a local resource. You will need to connect your new PC using a cable, wireless networking cannot be used during the setup. Do not turn the system off during this process unless instructed to do so by Cisco IT. Your new PC comes with Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 preinstalled. When you turn your new machine on, you will be presented with an option to downgrade to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) if you still need to run software or access web based applications which arent compatible with the new operating system .
Step 1.

Securely connect power and network cable

If either connection is poor, the setup process will fail.

Step 2.

Turn on power Please do not do anything until prompted. It will take approximately 5 minutes before you will see the Windows Setup dialog.
Step 3.

Windows Setup Fig. 1

1. Should your keyboard not be US, select your Keyboard or input method, by clicking on the drop down arrow and selecting from the menu your national keyboard layout. (Fig. 1)

2. You will be presented with two screens containing information regarding Windows 7 and Windows XP with details on how to decide which option is best for you. Please read these screens carefully as once you have made a decision,you will not be able to reverse it. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

3. Select whether you would like to continue setting up Windows 7 or install Windows XP and click Next (Fig. 3) and then type accept and click Next.

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4. Enter your Cisco CEC User ID and confirm in the second field. (Fig. 4) 5. Ensure Organization is set to Cisco (Fig. 4) 6. Select Language to install from the drop down menu. (Fig. 4) 7. Select your Time and Currency format from the drop down menu by country. (Fig. 4) 8. Select your Time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next. (Fig. 4) 9. Allow Windows Setup to complete. Your PC will automatically reboot several times. This should take about 15-20 minutes for Win7, 70-90 minutes for WinXP and longer if connected to an ECT router. 10. Logon to your PC. PC Refresh Only: When you logon to your PC, you may see a Credant Mobile Guardian Shield prompt. Please click No until you have migrated all of your data. 11. Reboot when prompted.
Step 4.

Fig. 4

Read and follow the PC Setup Guide online instructions

When your PC has restarted, logon, open the PC Setup Guide shortcut on your Windows desktop. Follow the instructions to finalize configuration your new PC. These instructions will guide you through the process of: Installing additional applications. Migrating data from your old PC to your new PC. Returning your old PC.

Note: You may also reference the PC Setup Guide from the Cisco Intranet: http://wikicentral.cisco.com/confluence/display/PROJECT/PC+Setup+Guide

Obtaining Support
Please review the PC Setup Guide online instructions. If you still need help, dial *88* from any Cisco IP Phone to contact Internal Technical Support.

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