How to configure a computer after purchasing?

How to configure a computer after purchasing?

Here is a check list you should follow up:

1 -  Upgrade BIOS   :

You can go to your pc merchandise web site and see if there is any updated BIOS, if there is download and install it.

2 - Install antivirus program:

 For safety and security you should have at least one antivirus or spyware program install on your computer. There a many antivirus program out there online and mostly they require a payment in order for you to use it.
But there is a simple solution for this. You can go to this link : http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/mse.aspx and download Windows Essential Antivirus. This is probably will be the best virus protection for your PC.

3 - Users and Groups :

If there are  more then one users you should set accounts for them and figure it out which account will be administration and which one will be guest account. You can simply go to Control Panel on your PC and click on user's account. From there follow up with the available options.

4 - Device Manage : Go to device manage and make sure all drivers are installed.

5- Date & Time      : Ensure correct time and format is set for your PC.

6 - Power Option   :

You can configure your power options for your convenient. Especially if you have a laptop you can configure your power options so you can have a better battery life.

7 - Internet Options  :

You can either use Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari. Either you can set up your home page.  Go to internet options or setup and check empty temporary, and internet files, folder when browser is closed.

8 - System                :

Go to your system, on remote settings 'Allow connection from any version'

9 - Finally go to Microsoft Updates and your PC is good to go.