Problem setting up new windows 8.1 computer

sheryltoo

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I just got and I'm in the process of exchanging a new windows 8.1 computer for one with a touch screen and thought I'd try to iron out some of the problems I encountered when trying to set up the first computer.
It asks you if you have a Microsoft account which I thought I did but kept getting error messages saying wrong username or password when putting in the information so I decided to create a new account. When trying to create a new account, I kept getting a message saying that service wasn't available at the moment. Is that an issue with setting up windows 8 computers? Should I just skip that step when my new computer comes?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP/Envy 15t Quad Touchsmart
    CPU
    4th generation i7-4700mq
    Memory
    12 gb ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GT740M
Just a thought are you sure your computer is online connected to the internet?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
Best to stay unconnected from the internet, when installing Windows 8/8.1.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I'm not installing Windows 8.1. I'm just trying to set up a new computer that came with Windows 8.1 and I was connected to the internet. One of the first screens said to sign onto the internet so the computer could finish setting itself up.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP/Envy 15t Quad Touchsmart
    CPU
    4th generation i7-4700mq
    Memory
    12 gb ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GT740M
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