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Need help setting up a new Dell XP 13 laptop

I recently purchased a new Dell XPS 13 laptop. When I turned it on to see what the screen looked like, it immediately began voice instructions on setting it up. I wasn't really prepared to provide the necessary responses but went through all the steps anyway. When it said the setup was complete. I initially tried to download some software. The download did not complete and I couldn't cancel it close the window either. In fact, I couldn't do anything at that point (e.g. couldn't select icons). After rebooting, The only icons on my desktop were the recycle bin and Edge plus there were about five icons on the task bar. None of the task bar icons did anything if selected. hen I clicked on the Edge icon I got the typical search screen but I when I attempted a search, I got a message saying I was not connected to a network. After that, I again couldn't anything at all. During the setup process, I may have selected a wrong network connection (the choices were a bunch of alphanumeric characters) as I had no idea what router was included with the laptop. After a couple of reboots, nothing happens when I click on any of the icons or click start. Is there anything I can do to get this working correctly?

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I may have selected a wrong network connection (the choices were a bunch of alphanumeric characters) as I had no idea what router was included with the laptop.

Routers are not included with laptops.  You typically buy the router separately or your ISP provides you one.  You had a router before, right?  That's the one you should connect to.  When you turned on the computer, Windows ran the Out of Box setup.  Part of that is to pick a network to use.  If you pick a network, you're going to have to enter the network's password (unless it's an "open" network - the vast majority are not these days, they come with default security enabled).

Find out what router is yours and connect to that one using the little globe icon by the time.
Last time I used Windows 20+ years ago, I always took Dr. Klahn's approach.

Wipe + Reinstall.
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Thanks to all for the quick responses. It seems I have a number of options. It may take a while for me to determine which work and work best, so bear with me while I try and sort things out.
If you decide to do the factory restore, check my setup suggestions above.  Also, make sure to get ALL the outstanding Windows updates.  

Also, check with Support.Dell.com for any driver updates. Follow their instructions to discover your PC (the automated discovery downloads their Dell System Detect installer, which you need to run).  Once installed the discovery process will automatically start and your PC model and serial number will appear on the support page.  select the drivers tab and follow the instructions to check what is needed.  
usually, when i install a fresh system, i deny all options - you can always install them later
@Nobus  Good advice.  Unfortunately with Windows 10 Home, you cannot get out of using a Microsoft account in the Windows setup.  I don't understand why that is.  Maybe there is some sort of revenue stream they tap into?  Who knows? But it sure complicates things.  Win 10 home includes some other obnoxious difficult to kill stuff, like always starting Microsoft Edge on login, nags about getting a Microsoft Account (sometimes trying to trick folks into it).  All of which denigrate a user's Windows experience.   How do they expect to compete with Apple and Linux without providing a pristine experience?  Some of their nag tactics down right border on malicious.  --  Sorry about the rant, but to me the best part about Windows is you get to choose what you want and how it works -- diametrically opposed to living in Apple's environment.  Its one thing to suggest an optional capability, its quite another to try to trick folks into something they don't need or want, that degrades their experience.   Again sorry for the rant, but this is one of my pet peeves.
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Thanks for the network tip Nobus, I'll try waiting until after the initial setup to connect the network on my next Home install.  
Thanks for the many responses. Although some were conflicting, I was able to use bits and pieces of the information provided to complete a new setup.