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So, the holidays are over, the packaging in the trash, and it is time to get back to a "normal" life. And you have a brand-shiny new computer? Great! Before a lot to do with the computer, here are a few steps to ensure that this new computer is so fast and safe as it can be.

Make restore disks

Most computers do not come in these days with a set of disks. You have probably not even a Windows disk. Instead, the manufacturersa picture of the system on a separate partition on the hard drive. This image can be burned to a series of CD's or DVD's, as the recovery disks. If the computer still needs to return back to the factory-fresh condition, you can retrieve those disks. It is important to have a complete set of restore disks available in case of catastrophic failure in the future. Each manufacturer has its own method to create the recovery disk, so you see your computer's documentation for moreInstructions.

Remove trial applications

One way to keep the computer manufacturer prices is to install trial versions of many programs. You accept the payment from the program developers to include these trial versions. The idea is you'll try it and decide to buy them. In most cases there are alternatives, so there is no need to use a paid version of a particular application.

Click your Windows Start button and then click Control Panel. InPrograms, click Uninstall a program. The resulting screen displays a list of all programs installed on your computer. To remove these programs, simply click on one and then click Uninstall from the toolbar above the list.

Of course, as each manufacturer has different process applications, this article can not tell what to remove. A few suggestions though are: anti-virus programs such as Symantec, McAfee or Norton - all the major anti-virusPrograms, but there is a free alternative that is at least as good! (We will discuss what to use instead of later in the article.) Also, Microsoft Office is often pre-installed. Again, there are perfectly acceptable alternatives.

One thing to keep you in mind - many manufacturers are including their documentation as user files on the computer. Be sure to remove the documentation.

Also remember that if you accidentally remove the elements you want, you can not alwaysHard restore your entire computer to start again back to the factory-fresh state and again.

Remove unneeded shortcuts

Many manufacturers are either shortcuts on the desktop or Start menu to sites that you just do not care if you see links to articles such as AOL or online games, you can remove it. Simply right-click the shortcut and select Delete to send them to the Trash.

Install anti-virus

Make sure you have a goodAnti-virus program installed on your system. The Computer Psychic recommends Microsoft Security Essentials (Read this article on the website of Psychic computer for a download link). It has been proven to be an excellent all-in-one anti-virus and anti-spyware product.

In the implementation of these proposals before you is your new computer and your computing experience a pleasant book. In addition, you should back up regularly, because you never know when disaster may occur. Oh, and the freeSoftware alternatives? Visit The Psychic computer to find the best available today.