Late 2012 is a good time to buy a Windows 7 laptop because they are still available. Also, you might not yet want Windows 8. Of course, if you wish, you can upgrade your laptop to Windows 8 later.
Author’s Note: I have recently purchased a new Windows 7 laptop. It is a relatively-inexpensive, basic model. I am not specifying which brand and model I chose because I this document applies to all new Windows 7 laptops.
This document can help you:
For more information about setting up Windows 7, see Seven simple steps for setting up Windows 7.
Setting Up Your Laptop Software
To set up your laptop software, you need to configure Windows 7 updates, update Windows 7, and update your laptop manufacturer’s software.
Configuring Windows 7 Updates – To configure your laptop’s Windows 7 updates, do the following:
Notes:
Updating Windows 7 – To update your laptop’s Windows 7 operating system, do the following:
Note: After you update Windows 7, it might prompt you that you need to restart your laptop.
Updating Manufacturer’s Software – To update the software provided by your laptop manufacturer, follow the instructions in its online documentation. You can uninstall software that you will never use, such as a trial application that expires after a short interval if you do not buy its license.
Note: Be careful to not uninstall any software that you might later need.
Protecting Against Malware
To protect your laptop against viruses and other malware threats, you need only Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). You can save money because you need no other anti-malware software. To download and install MSE, do the following:
Configuring Your Laptop Boot Order
If you have configured your laptop boot order correctly, you can place a disc (such as a system-recovery disc) into your laptop optical drive, and then boot through that disc. To configure your laptop’s boot order, do the following:
Calibrating Your Laptop Battery
Calibrating your laptop battery can extend its life, and provide more-accurate remaining-capacity readouts. To calibrate your laptop’s battery, do the following:
Source:
WIN7EBOOKS, “Seven simple steps for setting up Windows 7”, win7ebook.com
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