How should I set up my computer? (Part I)

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I setup my computer and ddv copy too slow due to IDE in primary and secondary the transfer mode shown NOT APPLICATE and these should be ULTRA DMA2. I unstalled and rebooted computer but still same. Please tell me I can I do to resetup. Thanks Mag.

Some "geek" told me it was unwise to surf as an account administrator since "someone" in cyber conceivably could gain access to my computer and play havoc. Trouble is, when I get a software update notice, I have to switch users from a non-administrator to administrator and by that time the update message is gone. Any truth to the geek's comment and, if so, what do I do? Thanks

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In an ideal world your geek friend is correct. It is safer to surf in a Limited
User Account (LUA) than to surf while logged in as administrator. But the
practical reality is what you experience: too many times you need admin
abilities to do what you want to do.

The practical answer is "simply" not visit questionable sites when logged in as
admin. That's not always practical, but it is, in fact, how I run.

Alternative might include enabling fast user switching so you can switch
between two accounts - one admin, one not - quickly, or to surf within a
sandbox or virtual machine. Less practical, but potentially safer.

Leo
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how do I re-set my computer to a previous date to retrieve a lost file?

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I'm not aware of a function that will restore lost files simply by resetting a
date. What feature is it you think will do this?

Leo

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Hi Leo. I cannot launch Windows Media Player as a WinXP Power User. Only when logged in as the local Administrator OR by doing right-click | Run As and supplying the local Administrator credentials will the darn thing run. Not sure what the problem is. Tried tracking down the issue using Sysinternals' tool "Process Monitor" but that's like finding a needle in a haystack. HELP! Thanks, West.

I am the owner and administrator of my computer running vista but it will not let me make changes such as uninstall flash player - can spend hours searching and asking but I find the more words used to explain stuff the less people know

in my company about 20 computer are running through wireless network workgroup but one laptop is not joining the workgroup it has windows xp sp2 i have done all things that i know but it didnt works can somebody help me
please help me fast its very urgent

Leo, thanks for all the good tips you've provided me in the past.

I'm getting prepared to set up a new PC for a friend -- and am realizing how little I know or remember about this process.

Having NO experience with Vista (which I have never even seen and which is on her new PC) I ask: have you updated this article to include Vista (if there are any differences). If so, I can't find it. Thanks again.

Thankyou so much I love being able to get every question answered I tried your suggestions and the very first time it worked this is so awesome.

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