Dump the Junk Software!

Undoubtedly, some of my friends out there will wake up Christmas day and find a brand new shiny Windows-based computer underneath the tree. Or, maybe you have some type of computer that's not that old, and you just want to remove the junk software. What would you do with it now that you have it, and where is the best place to begin? The PC manufacturers want one to unpack it, fire it up and get busy, leaving all their crappy little software applications alone Certs Questions. My advice is that when you have it powered up and running, back away from the keyboard slowly to consider for a moment. This short article includes some facts and info for you really to consider. Now, I am not asking one to take the case off and start disassembling it. I am just suggesting a few tweaks to the application, before you dive in and begin to use it.

Let's start where, hopefully your computer has already started for you automatically. Understand that the PC manufacturers keep consitently the versions of these software, somewhat current, but the very first thing that should happen once you begin a new computer, is really a Windows Update. The Windows Update is out to the big Microsoft Server in the sky, and updates the operating system. In this update, it is out and grabs entire new versions, version updates, and what're called patches, to the operating system. Whenever a new virus or security hole in the operating system appears that really needs fixing, sometimes the only method to correct i,t has been an upgrade or a patch to the software. That is where Windows Update comes in. Your new system should really be put up, to ensure that straight out from the box, it runs a Windows Update when it detects a network connection. That Windows Update will operate on a schedule, and will go out and keep your machine current. When it doesn't take action automatically, then click the Windows Control Panel's "Windows Update" link and allow it to do its work.

The next thing you will possibly see, is really a prompt from a web Security program bundled into the application that came with your computer. The anti-virus developers play on your emotions, to make you think you will have a number of problems, if you never use their software. They provide the application for your requirements free for 30, 60 or 90 days, and then you are hooked. You have to register and give them a credit card for 12 months worth of these valuable service. My suggestion, would be to uninstall their software asap, and download and install Microsoft Security Essentials. It's free, it arises from Microsoft, it integrates well with their Operating System, and in my humble opinion, it will a much better job compared to ones you have to pay for for. You can seek out Microsoft Security Essentials, or do a research and download. So my first suggestion would be to dump the included anti-virus that comes with your PC, it can save you money and plenty of headaches down the road. To uninstall and then delete a course like the anti-virus that included your brand-new PC packed with Windows 7, here is how you begin doing that. Visit your Control Panel and click the "Programs and Features" link. Scroll down in the list until you find this system you want to delete, and click the uninstall button at the the surface of the box. It's not a good idea to keep 2 anti-virus programs running at once. They might conflict with each other, so I would delete one that included the PC first, then download and install Microsoft Security Essentials. Alternative would be to update what're called plug-ins on your system. The main plug-in is the Adobe's Flash plug-in. Flash is employed to play most web videos, and is also utilized in other content a part of websites that requires user interaction. The newest version should really be downloaded here. The next plug-in that really needs installation is Adobe's Reader X, it may be installed by downloading here. The Adobe Reader is employed to learn any PDF Files that might be emailed or provided for you. The next PDF related plug-in, will become necessary when you yourself have Microsoft Office 2007 or Microsoft Word 2007 installed. That MS plug-in is the "Microsoft Save as PDF" plug-in for Word. It are available here. It doesn't hurt to set up Oracle's Java update, but it isn't used much by most home users, and is needed more in a company setting than for home use. Here is the location to download and install, if you ever need it.

Alternative is to set up some sort of backup system. To ensure that any backup system to work, you need to produce the backup copies on an external disk. For many users, meaning either an external USB hard disk drive drive or an external USB RDX drive. The RDX drive is really a rugged drive, in a defensive case, and is the more expensive option of both, however they both give you the option of unplugging the disk, and plugging in a new disk, one letting you create several backup copy. The RDX is possibly overkill for a normal home user, but I mention them here just in case you want to go that route. You can find links on the net to check out RDX drive technology, my suggestion would be to locate a Tandberg RDX drive, so you can see what one seems like and what I am referring to here. Most users will make backups to an external drive attached for their computer by plugging it into an available USB port. Once it's plugged in and the drivers are loaded for this, you treat it just like every other drive in the system. When you're done, you can either leave it plugged in or unplug it for safe keeping. In the event that you data is highly critical, I indicate unplugging it, storing it and plugging it back, when you need to produce a backup. There's a computer software developer located in Longmont, CO, that produces a well featured software product and for the money ($99.00) you can't obtain a better backup product, for a laptop or a computer computer. The product you want to explore is, the dataStor Pro Desktop version. Go online and seek out their website for a demonstration of the product. Another, no cost option is definitely to utilize the backup software included inside Windows. The big differences have been in usability, and the Pro Desktop software from dataStor includes data de-duplication, which is a great disk saving feature, and is really a nice product for a house user to use. Download an evaluation and use it. If you prefer it, after evaluating it, you should buy it online with a credit card. To setup the free backup application that comes with Windows, start by going to Backup in the control panel or click start and type Backup in the search field and you will see the Backup application pop-up in the window or in Windows 7 you can click the small red flag that shows up in underneath right corner of your screen. That little flag is Windows 7's reminder there are items that require attention. With Windows backup, you can backup to a CD, DVD or an external flash or hard drive. My recommendation is definitely backup important computer data to an external drive because it's quicker, easiest to utilize, and it offers probably the most capacity to store important computer data on. If you never own one, make sure you get one next time you create a tech purchase.

Now that individuals have addressed system security with Microsoft Security Essentials, and we discussed the need for a good backup of the body data using dataStors'Pro Desktop product, let's take a peek at all the countless icons on the desktop and clean that up a bit shall we? Any unused icons on the desktop, can be deleted or drug off to the recycle bin. When you delete the desktop icon, you are not deleting the application form, only the icon that starts it. Uninstall any trial software using the uninstaller, we discussed earlier in this article. To remove unwanted tool bars, drag your mouse down to the job bar at the end of the screen. Find an empty spot and right-click. Up comes a menu and you want to click tool bars. Next, a tiny window will open with the installed tool bars listed. The people with checkmarks are active, and you see them on the screen. In the event that you un-check one, the tool bars will go away until you repeat the process and re-check the box next to it. When you have the tool bars how you like them, on the way out click the hyperlink that says "lock the tool bars ".The next occasion you want to make adjustments, unlock them, make changes and lock the tool bars on the way back again to your desktop.

There's a course, I'll mention here, that might help you with your PC cleanup process. It's dangerous, so utilize it carefully! This program is the PC Decrapifier and can be downloaded here. The PC Decrapifier is totally free for private use. However, when you yourself have found it very useful, and would like to show your appreciation, you can make a donation underneath the purchase tab. I dislike the included Windows browser, Internet Explorer very much. I prefer to utilize Mozilla's Firefox browser. I get the Firefox Browser to be much more intuitive and faster. Firefox can be downloaded here. Another option is Google's Chrome browser, I am told it's faster, and that it updates it's Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins automatically. Chrome can be downloaded and installed here. As I've stated before, your PC is just about the biggest tool in your toolbox, at your disposal to utilize while you are reinventing yourself.

This short article hopefully will allow you to whip a new computer into shape, as soon as possible. Besides there's nothing better than the usual finely tuned computer, all set to go and nothing worse than the usual poorly equipped, and under powered computer. As always, if you need help, ask for it. Only delete programs with the uninstaller included with Windows and before you delete anything, think twice. Software is a lot simpler to delete than it's to reinstall. Because you have a new computer, call tech support and tell them that which you are doing they probably is going to be helpful. They have a pursuit in keeping the anti-virus and another software installed, so understand that, and stand your ground if you want to uninstall it. I am hoping this all helps and I am hoping all my friends possess a Prosperous New Year!