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Common Tasks After Installing Windows 10 on a Dell Computer

Summary: Learn about various tasks that customers commonly perform to tailor Windows 10 to their liking.

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Instructions

Table of Contents:

  1. Connect to a WiFi network
  2. Set a background theme
  3. Install and set up Microsoft Office
  4. Set up email in Windows 10
  5. Install software from Dell Digital Locker
  6. Set up a printer in Windows 10

This article lists various common tasks to perform after installing Windows 10 on a Dell computer.


Connect to a WiFi network

If you did not connect to a WiFi network during the initial setup process for Windows 10, refer to Dell KB article, "Windows 10 Wireless Networking Usage and Troubleshooting Guide for the Home."

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Set a background theme

To change the appearance of Windows 10, including setting a desktop background, colors, or themes, refer to Microsoft KB article "Change desktop background and colors."

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Install and set up Microsoft Office

For information about installing, activating, or troubleshooting Microsoft Office, refer to Dell's Microsoft Office Support Library.

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Set up email in Windows 10

To set up email on your Dell computer, refer to Dell KB article, "How to Set Up Email on Your New Dell Computer." This article provides information about setting up Outlook, Outlook.com, Google Gmail, or the Windows Mail app.

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Install software from Dell Digital Locker and Dell Digital Delivery

To download software purchased with your Dell computer, refer to our Dell Download Center page for information about the various resources to download software.

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Set up a printer in Windows 10

To get information about installing a Dell printer in Windows 10, refer to our Dell Printers Support Library.

For resources on installing a non-Dell printer, refer to Dell KB article, "How to Use and Troubleshoot Non-Dell Branded Printers."

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000148666
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 29 aug 2024
Version:  8
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