Overview

Congratulations on your new Windows laptop computer purchase! 

USF IT has created the new Direct2u service that enables you to receive your new Windows computer directly from the vendor. When you log in for the first time, the system will automatically configure and install the basic software you need to be up and running at USF.

The default installation will include: 

• Windows 11 OS
• Microsoft 365 with Teams
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Google Chrome
• Single Sign On using your @usf.edu credentials
• Always the latest updates and patches
• USF IT can assist with additional software or with creating application bundles for your department

To get started:

1. Ensure you have your MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) device you use for logging into USF systems with you. 
2. If you are upgrading from another USF computer, make sure you have backed up your files and settings from the old computer.
3. Then, simply log in and follow the on-screen prompts.

Below is an example of what you will see, although it may vary slightly depending on the computer you have purchased.

1. Select Region (United States) and hit Yes.
   
   
   

2. Select Keyboard Layout and hit Yes.
   
   
   

3. Second Keyboard, hit Skip.
   
   
   

4. Select the Wi-Fi or Ethernet Cable to connect to the internet and select Next.

   During the initial setup, do NOT use a docking station when establishing this first network connection. If connected through Ethernet before this step, sometimes this screen will not appear. If this occurs, continue to step 6.

   Failure to connect to the Internet will result in an incomplete install.

   
   
   

5. Next, you will receive “Welcome to University of South Florida!” Enter your USF Email Address and select Next or Sign in.
   

6. Enter your USF password and select Next or Sign in.
   

   Need to reset your password?

   Please visit NetID Password Reset, Change and Account Unlocking for instructions on how you can reset your NetID password.

7. Approve the MFA verification that is sent to your chosen device.
   
   
   

8. Once MFA has been successfully completed, you will see the below screen as the computer continues to set everything up.
   
   
   

9. During this setup, the computer will perform a restart.
   
   

10. You will see a Windows screen stating “Just a Moment” with a spinning circle.
    
    
    

11. “Setting up your device for work” will appear again for a few moments.
    
    
    

12. The lock screen will appear. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL on the keyboard to bring up the sign in prompts.
    
    

13. Sign in using your USF Email Address and Password.
    

    Can't sign in?

    If you receive an error message when trying to sign in, select Sign-in options, select the Key icon, and reattempt to sign in. Sign in to should say Your work or school account.
    

14. “Setting up your device for work” will appear one final time.
    
    
    

Once completed, you will be logged into your new computer.