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    What should I do when first booting up my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by laptop129, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. laptop129

    laptop129 Notebook Consultant

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    Just got my new laptop and was curious if there is anything I should right away, etc.

    Should I update right away? Should I turn the laptop on without the battery charger for the first few minutes? Should I remove all the bloatware? Etc. Just want everything to go smoothly.
     
    laptop129, Aug 26, 2009
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  2. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    In my opinion, if you bought a new HP, Dell, or other major brand, you should go ahead and reinstall Windows entirely (if you have a copy of the desired version). Otherwise, go to control panel and get rid of all the bloatware, uninstall your graphics driver and update to the latest version (Nvidia drivers can be found at laptopvideo2go.com). That's all I can think of right now...
     
    aznofazns, Aug 26, 2009
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    + 1 for reinstalling Windows. Not only gets rid of your bloatware, but it also can get rid of a lot of other software problems that sometimes crop up on factory images. I don't think I've used a factory installation for years now...
     
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  4. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    Test that everything works?

    :) lol
     
    Tricks., Aug 26, 2009
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  5. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    peel the plastic screen protector off.
     
    newsposter, Aug 26, 2009
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  6. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    install antivirus.
     
    yuio, Aug 26, 2009
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  7. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Use Avast anti virus and run GlaryUtilities
     
    Clutch, Aug 26, 2009
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    mullenbooger Former New York Giant

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    I always get firewall and antivirus as soon as I can.
     
    mullenbooger, Aug 26, 2009
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  9. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    Download AV and security apps from another computer, and install before you connect to the network. I personally like to do a clean install, but that depends on your personal taste. Most forums here have specific info on what each company includes, and what you do or don't need to install or uninstall for their models.
     
    KimoT, Aug 26, 2009
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