6 Essential Post-Setup Tasks for Windows 11 You Shouldn't Skip
Explore additional settings at the bottom of the page to manage other system tray icons and customize behavior on multiple displays.
6. Secure Your BitLocker Recovery Key
With a Microsoft account, your system drive is automatically encrypted. For Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, you can encrypt any drive, but using a Microsoft account still has its perks.
This encryption is robust, but if you lose access to your PC, you'll need a 48-digit recovery key to unlock your files. If you've used a Microsoft account to sign in, head to microsoft.com/recoverykey and sign in to view and back up your recovery keys for all your devices.
By following these steps, you'll have a Windows 11 setup that's not only secure but also tailored to your personal workflow and preferences.
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GaryPerez
July 27, 2025 at 9:18:39 PM EDT
Just set up my Windows 11 PC and this article was a lifesaver! 🙌 I had no idea about these post-setup tasks. The tips on optimizing settings made my system feel snappier already. Anyone else find the new desktop layout a bit overwhelming at first?
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GeorgeWilson
April 25, 2025 at 10:59:09 PM EDT
새로운 Windows 11 PC를 설정하고 이 6가지 작업을 따라했어요. 정말 도움이 되었어요! 이제 시스템이 더 최적화되고 안전해진 것 같아요. 다만, 일부 고급 설정에 대한 더 자세한 단계가 있었으면 좋겠어요. 전체적으로 Windows 11 사용자라면 꼭 해야 할 목록이에요! 😊
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BrianMartinez
April 24, 2025 at 9:17:33 PM EDT
Acabo de configurar mi nueva PC con Windows 11 y seguí estas 6 tareas, ¡muy útil! Mi sistema ahora se siente más optimizado y seguro. Solo desearía que hubiera más detalles sobre algunas configuraciones avanzadas. En general, una lista imprescindible para cualquier usuario de Windows 11! 😊
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AndrewWilson
April 23, 2025 at 8:49:52 PM EDT
Acabei de configurar meu novo PC com Windows 11 e segui essas 6 tarefas, muito útil! Meu sistema agora parece mais otimizado e seguro. Só queria que houvesse mais detalhes sobre algumas configurações avançadas. No geral, uma lista obrigatória para qualquer usuário do Windows 11! 😊
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RaymondGreen
April 23, 2025 at 11:27:19 AM EDT
Windows 11の新しいPCをセットアップして、この6つのタスクを実行しました。とても役立ちました！システムが最適化され、安全になった感じがします。ただ、一部の高度な設定についてもう少し詳しい手順が欲しかったです。全体的に、Windows 11ユーザーには必須のリストですね！😊
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CarlHill
April 23, 2025 at 9:56:00 AM EDT
Windows 11のセットアップ後のタスクに関するガイドはとても役立ちました！必要な情報がすべてカバーされていましたが、いくつかのステップが少し技術的すぎました。でも、新しいセットアップを最適化したいなら、良いリソースです。次回は視覚的な学習者向けにビジュアルを追加してほしいですね。📖🖥️
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Explore additional settings at the bottom of the page to manage other system tray icons and customize behavior on multiple displays.
6. Secure Your BitLocker Recovery Key
With a Microsoft account, your system drive is automatically encrypted. For Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, you can encrypt any drive, but using a Microsoft account still has its perks.
This encryption is robust, but if you lose access to your PC, you'll need a 48-digit recovery key to unlock your files. If you've used a Microsoft account to sign in, head to microsoft.com/recoverykey and sign in to view and back up your recovery keys for all your devices.
By following these steps, you'll have a Windows 11 setup that's not only secure but also tailored to your personal workflow and preferences.
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July 27, 2025 at 9:18:39 PM EDT
Just set up my Windows 11 PC and this article was a lifesaver! 🙌 I had no idea about these post-setup tasks. The tips on optimizing settings made my system feel snappier already. Anyone else find the new desktop layout a bit overwhelming at first?
0
April 25, 2025 at 10:59:09 PM EDT
새로운 Windows 11 PC를 설정하고 이 6가지 작업을 따라했어요. 정말 도움이 되었어요! 이제 시스템이 더 최적화되고 안전해진 것 같아요. 다만, 일부 고급 설정에 대한 더 자세한 단계가 있었으면 좋겠어요. 전체적으로 Windows 11 사용자라면 꼭 해야 할 목록이에요! 😊
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April 24, 2025 at 9:17:33 PM EDT
Acabo de configurar mi nueva PC con Windows 11 y seguí estas 6 tareas, ¡muy útil! Mi sistema ahora se siente más optimizado y seguro. Solo desearía que hubiera más detalles sobre algunas configuraciones avanzadas. En general, una lista imprescindible para cualquier usuario de Windows 11! 😊
0
April 23, 2025 at 8:49:52 PM EDT
Acabei de configurar meu novo PC com Windows 11 e segui essas 6 tarefas, muito útil! Meu sistema agora parece mais otimizado e seguro. Só queria que houvesse mais detalhes sobre algumas configurações avançadas. No geral, uma lista obrigatória para qualquer usuário do Windows 11! 😊
0
April 23, 2025 at 11:27:19 AM EDT
Windows 11の新しいPCをセットアップして、この6つのタスクを実行しました。とても役立ちました！システムが最適化され、安全になった感じがします。ただ、一部の高度な設定についてもう少し詳しい手順が欲しかったです。全体的に、Windows 11ユーザーには必須のリストですね！😊
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April 23, 2025 at 9:56:00 AM EDT
Windows 11のセットアップ後のタスクに関するガイドはとても役立ちました！必要な情報がすべてカバーされていましたが、いくつかのステップが少し技術的すぎました。でも、新しいセットアップを最適化したいなら、良いリソースです。次回は視覚的な学習者向けにビジュアルを追加してほしいですね。📖🖥️
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