For Those Receiving a Computer For Christmas

For all the lucky members who will receive or buy a new computer for Christmas be sure to:

Dont install the antivirus software that pops up with instuctions to install
Should be done at the end and this software although probably free for a while
will cost money down the road and is probably not the best.

Windows updates should be done immediately as you are vulnerable to problems
until updated; be sure to include office updates

Adobe reader should be updated, the most recent version is a sandbox version which
reduces virus vulnerablity to your PDF files.

This is also the oppotunity to download Adobe Flash Player

Download an alertative browser; ie FF or Chrome etc. In the event of problems with IE

Remove any unwanted program bloat. They will slow up your computer and probably
cost money in the future.

Download your antivirus; Microsoft Security Essentials is suggested.

Make your recovery disc.

Now enjoy the internet.

In addition follow these maintenance instructions.

http://www.sevenforums.com/performance-maintenance/88587-suggestions-proper-maintenance.html#post764471

Ya know what's really scary?
Just got a cheap laptop yesterday, and your list almost matches exactly what I did. Great list, especially aboout the pre-installed Anti Virus junk, and the bloatware.