Unchecked the automatic activation. Now I'm asked to choose automatic protection. Use recommended? Install important updates only? Ask me later? I had automatic updates with Vista. Sometimes they failed to install. Would it be better to install only important updates? Or do it manually?
Karen
Seven is really good with automatic updates. I couldn't think not to set it on on all the rigs in our household.
That said, the following is my personal way to do this. I choose always at this point Ask me later. Update settings is also only a few clicks away when you have Seven set up and running.
Kari
Wow..... My desktop only has a recycle bin on it, lol. Nothing like when getting a new computer that comes loaded with JUNK. This is great. Now all I need to do is reload all my personal JUNK on it, lol.
One problem I see is that I'm getting wavy lines on the task bar..... I had the same problem with Vista, and switched the display to look like XP and the problem was solved. I'm not seeing that option, or I've forgotten where I found it.
Karen
Hi Karen, Is your satellite connection up and running now?
Be sure to check optional updates for newer drivers. Once you install the latest Display driver, if the display problem persists, change your Screen Resolution by rightclicking the desktop.
Here are some other tips to get a perfect reinstall based on hundreds done:
The installer is mostly driver-complete, with newer arriving quickly via optional Windows Updates. Any drivers then missing in Device Manager can be found on the Support Downloads webpage for your model computer or device. Clean Install Windows 7
Install updates and then programs slowly over time to gauge performance after each. Don't let any programs write themselves into msconfig>Startup as they become freeloaders on your RAM/CPU and can spy on you. I only allow AV and gadgets. Startup Programs - Change
Use a lightweight free AV like MS Security Essentials which works perfectly with Windows 7 Firewall. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
When it is finished, clean and order the HD perfectly using state-of-the-art free CCleaner then Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers monthly. CCleaner - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
Auslogics Disk Defrag - Reviews and free Auslogics Disk Defrag downloads at Download.com
Auslogics Registry Defrag - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
Then save a Win7 Backup image externally so you never have to reinstall again, just reimage the HD or replacement using DVD or Repair CD. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
The computer is online, and I'm going to install my AVG and spyware with updates before I do anything else. Then I'll install Firefox and other programs.
Karen
After installing possibly missing drivers and updates, take a screenshot and post it here if the wavy lines remain.
Kari
Screenshot with Paint
Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
May I suggest your try MS Security Essentials which is the favorite around here right now. It and Avast are lightweight, nearly invisible and work perfectly with the Win7 firewall. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
AVG bloated up a few years back and has fallen out of favor.
You might also use the opportunity to try IE8 which in Win7 is finally perfected and IMO blows away the other browsers.
I downloaded the Windows Security Essentials but am told it's not a valid Win 32 application. Is that perhaps because I haven't activated my Windows 7 yet?
Make sure you download 32 bit MSE. It should say x86 in file name as shown:
Then rightclick on the MSE application to "Run as Admin."
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
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