new Dell desktop query

mutley74

Getting new Dell desktop delivered tomorrow.

my plan before use is to uninstall any free virus checker trials and install Windows defender.

is there any other software recommended to install on first use?

thanks

poppy10_2

PC Decrapifier
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-apps-for-crapware-cleanup/

closed

avast free is better, along with macrium free for backup

mutley74

poppy10 wrote: »

PC Decrapifier
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-apps-for-crapware-cleanup/

thanks is PC Decrapifier the same as slimcomputer?

poppy10_2

mutley74 wrote: »

thanks is PC Decrapifier the same as slimcomputer?

Never heard of slimcomputer, looking at their website I would run a mile, looks like a scam.

Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:

• Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system
• Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system
• Offers to download or install software or components (AVG Toolbar) that the program does not require to fully function

Stick to PC Decrapifier, it is well known and reputable

mutley74

thanks
I managed to partition my 1TB drive
make back up copy of windows 8 to USB and in my new partition
install AVAST instead of Defender

surprisingly shocking how much is not done on a new computer to help people

Weird_Nev

Dell do supply computers with a recovery partition, it's just well hidden.

They've also been critiscised in the past for too much bloat and crap software, now they come with virtually none! To the point where my laptop didn't even come with any drivers to make the Nvidia graphics chip active!

mutley74

Weird_Nev wrote: »

Dell do supply computers with a recovery partition, it's just well hidden.

They've also been critiscised in the past for too much bloat and crap software, now they come with virtually none! To the point where my laptop didn't even come with any drivers to make the Nvidia graphics chip active!

DAK how to change file setting for my documents where documents, photos etc are saved...this is currently set as C drive but feel it should be on my new E drive.

also I cant save applications to my C drive, says I need administrator access, even though my access has it enabled on users....any advice welcome
thanks

closed

factory restore it.

mutley74

closed wrote: »

factory restore it.

why? its a new pc so why do I need to restore it?

Jivesinger

There will probably be an option (most likely within a Dell utility) to make some Recovery Disks on DVD or USB. I suggest using it now, and keeping them safe.

I'm not talking about the Windows 8 option to create a Recovery Drive; this one will most likely be within a Dell utility (it used to be called DataSafe on an old PC I saw, but it's possible the name has changed now).

These can dig you out of a hole on some future day when the computer's disk dies or the built-in Recovery Partition has a problem.