This article is intended for users who have received a brand-new Dell computer that is provides instructions for faculty and staff on how to set up their new university-owned Dell computer. Most new Dell computers that are university-owned are configured for Windows Autopilot and is managed by Intune. This is applicable to most Dell computers purchased for UConn departments supported by Information Technology Services (ITS).
Windows Autopilot is a component part of a new device management program utilized by ITS that will offer more robust control over university that helps the university secure and up-to-date devices. Most users will not notice many changes compared to a computer that is not configured with Intune/Autopilot.
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Networked departmental printers connect to Intune-managed computers differently than other Windows computers. These newer Intune-managed computers utilize a technology called Universal Print. All networked printers should be searchable through Universal Print: Connecting to a Printer from an Intune-enrolled Windows Computer .
If your on-campus networked printer does not appear when completing the above steps, you will need to add it to your computer via its IP address. Instructions on that are available here: Connect to On-Campus Printer by IP address - Windows 11 (Staff)
Software installation
Microsoft 365 apps and the Google Chrome web browser are pre-installed. To install additional applications such as Google Chrome follow steps below.
Press the search button at the bottom center of your screen, and type Company Portal. Click to open the Company Portal.
Click the Apps Button at the left side.
Find the app you’d like to install, click it, then choose Install.
Additional software is available for download here: https://software.uconn.edu/
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