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excellent guide by Corrine for a new pc setup

ravencajun Zone 8b TX

16 years ago

Corrine has created an excellent guide called "So, You Received a new computer for Christmas". It has detailed step by step instruction that should be followed and will make certain you are on the right track and set up securely.

So, You Received a New Computer for Christmas

Please pass this excellent resource on to those that may need it.

Thanks Corrine for taking the time to do this and share it.

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maime
16 years ago
Thanks Raven, I have had a several PC's since 1996 and will check that out to see if I have been doing it right. LOL
grandms
16 years ago
I received Corinne's Security Garden yesterday and printed out her suggestions. My new laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium is due to be delivered tomorrow. 8-)

Lots to do in setting up a new computer, but I think it's fun!
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
Original Author
16 years ago
it has certainly been educational for me, I set up my husbands laptop prior to giving it to him for Christmas and although I may have let slip a few swear words all in all it has gone well and I am learning yet another OS. Have to keep those old brain cells firing!
DA_Mccoy
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Bobbie,

What system did you get?

With this Vista SP2 system working as well as it is I have no reason for a W7. I haven't even gone to the store to look at one. Distinguishing want vs need is a credo of mine, and since cost is not an issue I'm afraid the monster we all have inside of us would take me over if I did.

DA
corrine_mvp
16 years ago
Thank you ravencajun.

grandms, you are going to have a lot of fun with the new laptop! Congratulations.

If you live in a cold climate, after it is delivered, take it out of the box and let it warm up a bit before you power it up. I'm sure there will be plenty of things to look over.
grandms
16 years ago
DA, it is Windows 7 Home Premium. I skipped Vista. I really love XP, and really, the main reason I ordered the new laptop was to give my son the one I've been using. It is in top-notch condition with 2GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. One thing I am going to miss is Outlook Express; it is so easy to use. I guess I'll adjust to Windows Live apps (at least the mail program); not so sure I'll install all of them. I've been doing some reading. I went to a slightly smaller size this time---a 14" screen rather than 15.6". This makes it lighter at just under 5 lbs vs about 6. It has the latest RAM (DDR3) and a 7200rpm SATA HDD, with 4GB RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. So it should be really fast. I know I'll enjoy it, and I'll be coming here crying for help I'm sure. LOL! This almost 79 yr old great grandma just can't resist the newest gadgets!

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genes
16 years ago
Bobbie, congrats on the new toy.
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sharon_fl
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I am a new PC owner-receiving an Acer 5532 wireless laptop for Xmas. The cable co. hooked me up yesterday w/my bundled service.
I'm a bit upset as the cable rep told me he'd help hook up my webcam & printer. This unit has the new 7 installed but no built in webcam. When he atempted to hook it into the system-a screen said it was not compatible with 7. Grrr.
Ravencajun..thank you for the link above to get me started. I haven't run a 'puter since 1996-and that was just my company's program, so I'm CLUELESS how to navigate this laptop! I have been using an msn2 unit and (prior to that- a webtv unit) for the past 12 years-
If there are any other links to a tutorial on how to use all of the functions..can anyone link me or will the above link be all I need?
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I am such a ROOKIE! Going to the link you provided, now. Thanks!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
Original Author
16 years ago
I got that very same laptop for my husband for Christmas so I am very familiar with it. I go it set up for him before I gave it to him.
My prefered method of file transfer for a pc that is not in a network is to simply drag and drop or copy the files you want to move onto a usb flash drive and then plug that into the new pc and put them where you want them.
I have one of my best friends that only used the web tv and msn units and I used to help her all the time.
Just let us know if you run into problems, start a new thread of your own so you can get proper attention.
I would say your msn addy would likely be where they are mirrored.
I do not use a webcam so someone else will have to assist with that part.
the best place I have found in my working with that laptop for help and tutorials is the windows 7 forum
Windows 7 Forums
they have an entire section on tutorials
msm84
16 years ago
Hi Sharon, I am also a MSNTV2/WebTv user for 12 years plus a computer user for 10 of those 12 years. Are you planning on keeping your MSNTV unit online? Doing so will keep you connected to get help if you run into a problem with your computer. To me its worth the extra cost. I check out new websites and ALWAYS check my emails on the MSNTV and NEVER open them on my computer. Its been one of the best lines of defence to keep my computer safe!

It sounds like you were given a new email ID (email address) from MSN, but you can still access your MSNTV accounts through Windows Live as you mentioned, but I don't think there is anyway to transfer folders or files to your computer unless you do each link saved in your Favorites folders one at a time. Also keep in mind that all the photos you have saved via MSNTV have been sized down so their resolution won't be very good. There again you will have to download them one at a time. I suggest you visit the MSNTV ALT discussion group. There is alot of using at the discussion group that can answer your questions. For me its been 10 years and I think I had to start over with alot of stuff, but I also emailed links and photos to my new addy to transfer somethings.

Good luck and if I can answer anything else just email me :o)

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