The 5 Most Important Things you should do with your New PC

Have you just got yourself a new computer recently? Even if it is the snazziest laptop, or the most hi-tech desktop computer, you still need to remember to do these 5 vital things before anything else…

Update your Anti-Malware Program

The last thing you want on your plate is your new PC to become infected with malware! Most computers already come with an anti-malware program installed, so the only thing you need to do is update it so it can find any new viruses, spyware, Trojans, etc. If you’d like an anti-malware program that is more advanced, contact The Computer Guyz to get Bitdefender installed on your PC.

Install Windows Updates

You may think that your brand new PC would come fully updated, but there’s a big chance that it won’t be. Microsoft regularly releases security and non-security updates to Windows, so make sure to install updates when you get your new PC – here’s how:

Go to Control Panel and click on Windows Update

Install a File Recovery Program

Why do you need to install a program to help you recover files when you have barely even used your computer yet? Well, when it comes to file recover programs, you usually have to install one BEFORE you can use it as the process could overwrite the area on your hard drive where your deleted file is located. You don’t want to take that risk – so make sure to install a file recovery program beforehand.

Get a Backup Service

You’ll thank yourself later for doing this step. Backing up your data will make sure you are protected – At The Computer Guyz we offer backup services on secure servers away from your home or business, a cost effective, long-term way to keep your data safe.

Uninstall Anything you Don’t Want

Your computer is new but it comes with a lot of extra stuff. Leaving these programs won’t hurt, but they might take up a lot of hard drive space and hog memory and processing power. Rather go to the Control Panel – Programs and Features and uninstall any programs you don’t need.

Don’t forget to do these five important first steps when you get your new computer.