New Computer Setup Checklist (Windows)
Create Microsoft Account for
login and to use Microsoft Office
Adjust page file size
Update operating system
Update vendor specific software
Update Intel drivers
Update other software provided by vendor (video, photo
editing, etc.…)
Install Microsoft Office
update Microsoft Office
Setup Outlook
Setup access to Gmail
Install Chrome and Firefox browsers
Log into Gmail account for Chrome browser
Install iTunes
Install cloud storage solutions (iCloud, DropBox, Google
Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.…)
Setup shortcuts on task bar and desktop
Remove unneeded files to free up space on computer
If standard hard drive, defragment it
If solid state drive, trim it
If solid state drive, install vendor administration software
Install Adobe Reader
Install Anti-Viral software
Install Malware Removal software
Set up power plan
Customize privacy setting for Windows
Remove bloatware from Microsoft and vendor
Install printers
Connect to client Wi Fi network
New Computer Setup Checklist (Mac OS)
Create Microsoft Account for
login and to use Microsoft Office
Update operating system
Update vendor specific software
Update other software provided by vendor (video, photo
editing, etc.…)
Install Microsoft Office
update Microsoft Office
Setup Outlook
Setup access to Gmail
Install Chrome and Firefox browsers
Log into Gmail account for Chrome browser
Install iTunes
Install cloud storage solutions (iCloud, DropBox, Google
Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.…)
Setup shortcuts on task bar and desktop
Remove unneeded files to free up space on computer such as
foreign language packs
Install Adobe Reader
Install Anti-Viral software
Install Malware Removal software
Set up power plan
Install printers
Connect to client Wi Fi network
