Re: More FOAK: Setting up my new PC

Doki wrote:
Firstly, I do know where all the wires go.

Secondly, is there a quick way to get a computer up and running with a virus scanner, and a decent firewall without hooking it up to the net? Options that include going to a shop and buying some boxed software don't really count, as I'm not driving for an hour to go and buy a box virus scanning firewall when I can download it cheaper off the web.

Thirdly, is there a simple way to transfer all my settings off this PC to the other? Stuff like de-xping the start menu etc.

Frankly you could have done it in the time it took to write the post and wait for the response, but...

PC Pro mag will have AVG and probably a firewall on the cover disc.

And the files and settings transfer wizard will do the other.

HTH

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