When you turn on your computer, Windows 7 starts automatically, but you may have to navigate the Welcome screen along the way. You use the Welcome screen to log in to Windows 7 using the user account and password you configured when you first set up your computer. If this is the first time you are starting your computer, you will have to run through a series of configuration steps. These steps configure your main user account, your desktop background, and a few security options. You should select the default options to ensure your computer remains secure and up to dat.