How Do I Setup My New Computer?

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How do I setup my new computer?

 

 

 

 

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Each computer brand and each operating system will have some unique characteristics.  In addition each network will have some unique characteristics.

In the following checklist steps will be shown that will apply to most computers.  Depending upon the size, type and whether this is a first time installation for a computer, addition of a new computer or a replacement some steps may not apply.

We shall cover a typical MS Windows operating system installation.

 

 

Solutions

Solutions are dependent upon facts & circumstances, law and the objectives.  These elements vary from one time to another, from one circumstance to another and from person or entity to another.

My Name    

 

 

Procedure Done or Yes To Do or No

Co. Name...............    

Computer S/N........

Computer Brand....

Computer Name....

Computer TCP/IP..

(For a LAN this is recommended to be 192.168.0.xx; where xx represents a two digit number from 1 - 99)

Location/Desk........

Date Installed.........

Consider the necessity of recording passwords, etc.

Is this computer (disk) to be shared with others?....

Notes:

 

 

Facts about the Computer being replaced
  Interview the user/operator and make a checklist of the previous computer software and how it is used
  Contact Management - Outlook 
                                            Outlook Express
                                             Other________________
   Passwords    
   ISP Telephone Number    
   Incoming Mail Server    
   Outgoing Mail Server    
   User Account Name    
   User Logon password    
   Location of Outlook mailbox (pst)    
   List all the profiles and information to setup the profiles on the new computer

 
     
     
     
  For safety backup of information:    
    Print email that has not been answered or resolved    
    Print mail that is being edited and not mailed    
    Print the address book with the contact information    
     
     
     
     
  Fax Management - Outlook
                                      Other _____________________
List ALL Other software and make notes about it you will need for reinstallation on the new computer

Memo:  For each software application you will need to know: the installation directory, the location of the data files, and locate the distribution disks of the current version being used.
Make a list of each icon on the old computer's desktop:

View the Start/Programs menu and list every application by group name.

Printers - List all the printers that are shown in the printers listing (from Control Panel)

 
Get affirmation from the following that all notes are complete -    
... Installation area supervisor
... Computer or Professional firm's supervisor
Notes about unpacking and connecting the hardware:    
... Carefully unpack all hardware and confirm all complete are free from damage and are complete
... Exercise caution that static electricity from touching with your hands does not occur - it will destroy the components
... DO NOT PLUG ANY POWER CORDS IN, UNTIL ALL OTHER CABLES ARE COMPLETE AND DOUBLE CHECKED FOR PROPER CONNECTION.
     
Note:

There will be a high probability files must be transferred from the old computer (the one being replaced) to the new computer.  

To accomplish the task of moving files, it is much better to leave the new computer AND the old computer in the network together.  If both can be left in the LAN, then one may copy files from the old computer to the new computer.

Be certain the LAN connections to your Hub, switch or router al connected properly.

The process of transferring files will be accomplished by referring to the lists you have made.  Those lists of applications, and files the operator of the computer being replaced requires.

The replacement computer may already have many of the applications required installed - the probability is it will not have all of those applications.

    

 

      

 

 

 

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