Steps to Complete Before Setting Up a Windows Laptop

 

It is recommended that you do these steps before completing your Clemson laptop setup:

  • Complete all of your Windows updates. Here are three ways to find this:
    • Go to Settings, Update & Security, Windows Update
    • Go to the Windows Search, search for Windows Update, select Check for updates

  • Back up your data and leave a copy of the data at home or away from Clemson.

  • Run your antivirus program and antispyware programs to remove any viruses or spyware from your computer. Restart your computer. Run again. Repeat until your antivirus or antispyware programs find no problems.

  • Clean up your data and programs.  Remove any data you do not need.  Remove any programs you do not need. Here are two ways to uninstall a program.
    • Go to Start, Control Panel, Programs and Features, highlight the program you want to remove, select Uninstall.
    • Click on Settings, Apps, click on a program to select it, select Uninstall.
  • Remove any versions of Microsoft Office that are not Microsoft Office 365 – this includes MS Works, Student versions, etc.  During the set up you will install Clemson MS Office 365.

If your laptop requires an adapter to connect to Ethernet, it is recommended that you purchase it. It is also recommended that you keep the adapter and an Etheret cable in your backpack for the many places on campus that offer an Ethernet connection.  

 

Once your laptop is prepared, you need to go to this article to install software and set up your laptop to use at Clemson:

CLEMSON WINDOWS LAPTOP SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

 

If you have more questions, email ITHELP@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3494.

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