University Issued PCs - New Computer Guide

Whether you are a new employee, getting an upgrade to an old computer, or switching from Mac to Windows, this guide will help you get started with your new PC on the CU Network.

Preparing to Transfer

If you are a current employee moving from an old computer, there are some things you can do ahead of time that will make the new computer setup quicker and easier.

First-Time Login

The first time you log into a University Windows computer, your profile is built from information on the network. For this reason, you need to connect to the ucdenver.pvt network before logging in. 

On campus:

Off-campus:

Automatic Sign-Ins

Several programs and features will automatically sign-in based on your Windows profile. Doublecheck that each of these programs synced correctly:

For Outlook, it is a good idea to open it and wait for all the loading to complete. This process can take a while on the first login if you have a lot of emails. It is complete when it says "All folders are up to date." on the bottom of Outlook.

If you use a browser's "sign-in to sync" feature, open the browser and sign in now to confirm that you have your bookmarks, extensions, and settings synced.

Transfer Data

Copy data from the "Preparing to Transfer" step above onto the new computer. If you used OneDrive, sign in and the files should immediately sync and become available. If you used an external flash drive or hard drive, plug it in and copy/paste the files over. If you used a network drive, copy/paste the files from the network drive (see "Shared Drives" above).

Manual Sign-ins

Depending on your needs, you may other software to install and/or sign-in to. If you have questions or need assistance with this, contact IT.

Other Steps


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Created 30 April 2024 16:02:37 by Matthew Witt
Updated 8 January 2025 20:05:09 by Matthew Witt