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    What should I do first when booting up my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' 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 do right away.

    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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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    I would run the battery down first, then while it's recharging, go ahead and remove all the bloatware. What are the specs?
     
    KGann, Aug 26, 2009
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    laptop129 Notebook Consultant

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    So let the battery run low then hook up the battery charger? Removed all bloatware then update via Windows Update?

    Specs are Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz), 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 (512MB).
     
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    Any other helpful tips?
     
    laptop129, Aug 26, 2009
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    After that, update, install everything you need, then defrag/cleanup.
     
    dancom96, Aug 26, 2009
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    laptop129 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok so Removed Bloatware > Update > Install Programs > Clean-up registry, etc.
     
    laptop129, Aug 26, 2009
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    spookyu NBR Zombie Expert

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    Agreed about letting the battery drain, let it go until the laptop actually shuts off and then recharge it completely. I also might be inclined to update any drivers (video drivers, audio drivers, chipset drivers being prime targets). Make sure you have a decent antivirus and spyware program (My suggestions being AVG or avast, and spybot S&D).
     
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    laptop129 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok about the battey. I read that the battey comes pretty discharged and you should let it charge up before letting it discharge again.
     
    laptop129, Aug 26, 2009
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    No just discharge it the way it comes and you should be good to go.
     
    Second2Last33, Aug 26, 2009
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