Windows 10: New Computer Setup -Trying to set-up a new computer, why wont it allow Microsoft Business...

I get to the frame where it says, "Let's add your Microsoft account". I put the email in. It says, "This Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different one or get one"This isn't the first time this has happened. I would prefer this computer to be used for business only..with the Microsoft products I assigned to someone working at my office. What is the solution?

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Microsoft Account Setup New Computer

When you are setting up a new computer do have to setup a Microsoft Account? If you don't want an account how can you get the new computer up and running?

 

Automating New Computer Setup

Hello,

Is there a way to automate a new computer setup? I'm looking for more proof of concept and guidance on where to go so I can create a fully automated (or as much as possible) new computer setup.

The new computer setup is meant to set each computer up the same way, with the same programs, privacy settings, etc. Here are some things I want to include in the setup (on a side note, I've tried doing the privacy settings w/Power Automate Desktop with no luck.)

• Installing the Microsoft Office from a USB
  
• Adjusting Privacy settings
  
• Installing software from the internet where Username and Password will be required to access the download(This should be possible with Power Automate, but it might not be the most unattended setup.)
  
• Adjusting the taskbar settings like highlights and adding/removing icons
  
• Adjusting default apps/files
  

Is there a way to make this happen? The concept would be plugging in a USB and the computer recreating the same information with multiple prompts needed to adjust specific settings. (Ex. Desktop User Account Usernames and Passwords.) Another method I'm theorizing is turning on the computer, signing in with the new user account information, downloading Power Automate, and running a flow. Lastly, maybe entering in a bunch of command line prompts or clicking on a file that runs the automation to get the rest of the job done.

The only other method I thought of is some program that will follow my mouse and keyboard strokes exactly, where I "record" my hour-long setup. The computer saves that into an executable (whether unattended or triggered doesn't matter) program. I don't what the limits of automation are, so any thoughts are appreciated!

Is this whole concept of a pretty much unattended possible? If so, where should I look for each part of this project? (For example, I initially tried automating the privacy settings and adding and removing programs via Power Automate Desktop.)

 

Trying to set up a new computer

I advise that you don't setup a new computer with a Microsoft Account, set it up first with a local account first.

After doing so, you can try switching it to a Microsoft Account after.

Learn more:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-configur...

After reaching the desktop...

Open Start > Settings > Accounts > Your info

Click sign in with a Microsoft account instead

Enter the email address of the account you want to use

Click Next

Enter your Microsoft Account password

Enter the current Local account password used to sign into the account

Click Next and you should be signed in with the new account.

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.