First Time Computer Setup

Summary

This article contains resources to help you set up your new (or re-imaged) computer, download applications, and restore saved items.

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Once you have received your new (or re-imaged) college-owned computer, work through the following resource documents to set up the device, download applications, and restore saved items:

Windows
Mac

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Article ID: 221

Created

Wed 12/8/21 12:30 PM

Modified

Wed 4/16/25 3:06 PM

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