My brand new iMac 27" is already starting the spinning wheel of death

Errr!  Wondering why this would happen, I've only had it for one week. I set up my account and my three childrens seperate accounts. The spinning wheel of death started last night and again today. Any suggestions?
T

Call AppleCare. You should not have to trouble yourself with concerns such as this with a brand new Mac.
Telephone support is free for the first 90 days.
A brand new Mac will be running Mavericks. This is in the Snow Leopard support forum. Would you like me to request that it be moved?

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