Super easy install.  I plugged it in, walked through the few Microsoft screen and it was running.  Then I connected to my wifi, went to the Nitnite site and auto loaded all the programs I needed. In less than 5 minutes,  all was good.  I have no idea why every single review  tests the gaming capabilities of these machines.  I never in my life ran a game on my pc.  Not once.  Get the 16gb version for a few dollars more.  Definitely worth it.