new computer, now what?

[heehaw]

i saved MS security to a cd, so i can install it on the new computer before i put
it on the internet: plus am going to pick up a copy of paragon to clone the hd:
then i will hook up to the internet:
you folks have had some really good suggestions, i have learned a lot..thanks
heehaw

 

[jymbee]

i saved MS security to a cd, so i can install it on the new computer before i put
it on the internet: plus am going to pick up a copy of paragon to clone the hd:
then i will hook up to the internet:
you folks have had some really good suggestions, i have learned a lot..thanks
heehaw

That's a great idea. I know a tech guru who refused to connect a new or new/used pc to the net until had all the security buttoned down. I suggested that perhaps he was over cautious but he claimed that even being connected for a few minutes with a vulnerable computer you could be compromised what with all the "sniffer" programs running out there looking to exploit.

 

[Pilot]

My guru had me install ccleaner, which is a cookie cleaner. Works great. Deletes all cookies except those you tell it to keep (go to "options" and select the cookies to keep). Takes less than a minute to run. It also comes with a registry cleaner, which really sped up my computer when I used it for the first time. I clean off the cookies every few days and to the registry cleanup about once a week. Even if you go to "tools" on your browser, then "options" (at least on Firefox) and have it not accept cookies, some slip thru.

Get it at CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

ccleaner is free.

It is NOT an antivirus program.

 

[deepNdirt]

i saved MS security to a cd, so i can install it on the new computer before i put
it on the internet: plus am going to pick up a copy of paragon to clone the hd:
then i will hook up to the internet:
you folks have had some really good suggestions, i have learned a lot..thanks
heehaw

Most any new computers I have purchased came with a 12 month subscription of an anti-virus program, even the 4 year old Sony Vaio I restored to factory last week had reactivated the Norton anti-virus,
But usually when activated many of their other software ads will start showing up and can become aggravating, I know as much as you feel like some of your cost in the purchase of the computer was partly for it's software, You made a good choice using MSE, If you are going to install the MS Security Essentials be sure what ever Virus program it came with has not been activated, otherwise it will have you computer fighting like cats and dogs,

 

[RoyJackson]

But usually when activated many of their other software ads will start showing up and can become aggravating, If you are going to install the MS Security Essentials be sure what ever Virus program it came with has not been activated, otherwise it will have you computer fighting like cats and dogs,

MS Security Essentials will not install with a current anti-virus program installed (just loaded it on 3 computers). You'll get a warning screen if MS Security Essentials detects an existing anti-virus program.
I had Comodo (another good, free program) and had to uninstall that before loading the MS program.

 

[deepNdirt]

MS Security Essentials will not install with a current anti-virus program installed (just loaded it on 3 computers). You'll get a warning screen if MS Security Essentials detects an existing anti-virus program.
I had Comodo (another good, free program) and had to uninstall that before loading the MS program.

Yes Roy, you are right I remember this now from back when first trying to install MSE onto one last year, had to remove the current program first, also thinking I had to let update to SP-3 first as well,
I never have loaded MSE from a disc. always go to MS website to grab it, Do you think he'll have any issue loading from a disc?

Edit: I thought back when it was I discovered the clash between the 2 Ant-virus programs, is when I already have the MSE installed and then i installed another just to see if one would find something the other did not keep out, and actually my find was that they would clash, or in a better term slow down the computer,

 

[RoyJackson]

I never have loaded MSE from a disc. always go to MS website to grab it, Do you think he'll have any issue loading from a disc?

No, I don't think so...he'll find out when he tries it.

 

[heehaw]

what is the comodo program?? i am taking my time since i have this dell laptop to do email etc with..found out real quick, when you set up standard or guest accounts, the "favorites" list doesn't go to, so i am having to search a few places to get them into my standard account: i have two "new" seagate 250g portable hds i bought at wm two years ago, one is now the image of the new hp an will probably be the back up hd..i found the image software on windows 7: but i still have 2 old computers i would like to make images of, before i put them out to rest....just in case...anyone know of a good and free program??
heehaw

 

[RoyJackson]

what is the comodo program?? i am taking my time since i have this dell laptop to do email etc with..found out real quick, when you set up standard or guest accounts, the "favorites" list doesn't go to, so i am having to search a few places to get them into my standard account: i have two "new" seagate 250g portable hds i bought at wm two years ago, one is now the image of the new hp an will probably be the back up hd..i found the image software on windows 7: but i still have 2 old computers i would like to make images of, before i put them out to rest....just in case...anyone know of a good and free program??
heehaw

Comodo is a free (for home use) anti-virus program. It's highly unlikely it was bundled with your HP.

 

[heehaw]

any suggestions for the 10 year old dell that i am replacing? i took the dvd burner out that is less than a year old, probably won't fit the hp, but i could get an adapter if needed, i like having two dvd burners, makes it easier to copy my pictures etc for the kids: also took out a dell movie card..should i remove the lithium battery thats inside the dell?? i may take the hd out an store it separately?? i don't have room to keep it set up, but have plenty of room in the garage to store it..
loaded the MS security essentials on the new computer, an it immediately wanted to update, so i went ahead an plugged in the internet cable to let it do that...
heehaw