Out-of-box experience

The Out of box experience (OOBE), also sometimes referred as the First Time Setup is the setup wizard related to Windows, macOS and other OS experiences which launches after you install/reset them.

Windows
The Out of box-Experience was introduced with Windows 98. However, it does not start at first boot since the OOBE was intended to be customized by OEMs which can set the start of the OOBE at first boot.

In Windows Me, the Microsoft Agent character Merlin has been introduced. However, it was intended to be a placeholder for OEMs to put in their MS Agent character (like HP did) or modify the text which Merlin is supposed to speech. Merlin made also a appearance in Office 2000, 2001, XP, 2003, v.X and 2004 as well as Search Companion in Windows XP.

The Out of box-Experience was ported to NT-based systems beginning with Windows XP build 2257.

Steps in OOBE (steps based from Windows 11 build 21996)

 * 1) Choose country/reigon.
 * 2) Select keyboard layout.
 * 3) Add a second keyboard layout (OPTIONAL)
 * 4) Check for updates.
 * 5) Choose how to setup the device, either for personal or work/school.
 * 6) Sign in with Microsoft account (Optional only for personal use, required for work/school use).
 * 7) Create a local account (Second option for personal use).
 * 8) Set up a Windows Hello PIN (Step shown if you sign into a Microsoft account).
 * 9) Choose to restore files from OneDrive or setup as a new system (Step shown if you sign into a Microsoft account).
 * 10) Choose privacy settings for device.
 * 11) Choose ways you plan to use device to get suggestions for tips, tricks and services.