Computer Installation
Computer Setup
Getting a new computer is always two things: firstly, it is of
course extremely exciting but then it’s also a little bit
daunting. The great news is that it doesn’t have to be! We’ll
come out to you and setup your new machine onsite where you want
it and how you want it. Here are some of the things we’d
recommend:
Remove unwanted programs
and trialware
Many new computers come with programs and trialware (‘geek
speak’ for free, trial software that’s installed on your machine
in the factory) that you didn’t ask for and probably don’t have
a need for. We’ll check with you before removing it to speed up
your machine and prevent those annoying pop-ups.
Perform system updates
Because of the delay between their manufacture and your
purchase, many new computers will need to have the latest
Windows (or other) operating system updates installed as soon as
they’re taken out of the box. Avoid the headache and let us do
it for you!
Optimise start-up and
shutdown
Many different factors affect the speed at which your computer
is able to start-up and shutdown. We take a look at all of them
to ensure both processes are as quick as possible.
Create system recovery
discs
System recovery disks are incredibly important and useful if
your computer experiences hardware or software failure down the
track.
Install internet security software
Internet security software will protect your computer and the
personal information you have stored on it from being corrupted
by viruses and malware (‘geek speak’ for malicious software) or
stolen by identity thieves.
Set-up/transfer your
personal information
Before leaving, we’ll finish off by setting up your most
important personal information on your new computer. If you have
personal details already stored on your old machine that need
transferring to the new one, your Geek will do that too!
