{"id":18370,"date":"2023-10-06T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/?post_type=support_article&#038;p=18370"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:58:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:58:05","slug":"windows-11-oobe","status":"publish","type":"support_article","link":"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 Out of Box Experience: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Getting_Started\" >Getting Started<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Microsoft_Account_Setup\" >Microsoft Account Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Privacy_Settings\" >Privacy Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Cortana_and_Voice_Typing\" >Cortana and Voice Typing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Customizing_Your_Experience\" >Customizing Your Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Windows_Update\" >Windows Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Personalization\" >Personalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Explore_New_Features\" >Explore New Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/support\/guides\/windows-11-oobe\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has introduced a fresh and modern operating system that brings exciting changes to the familiar Windows environment. Whether you&#8217;re setting up a new PC or upgrading from a previous version of Windows, this guide will walk you through the out-of-box experience (OOBE) for Windows 11. We&#8217;ll cover everything from initial setup to personalization, ensuring you have a smooth transition to this new and improved OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-started\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started\"><\/span>Getting Started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first power on your PC with Windows 11, you&#8217;ll be greeted by a sleek and updated startup experience. 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