Re: New Dell with XP Pro

[Jack]

just pray that you don't have any probs with that Dell...caus your goin
learn what patience is...when you try to get a hold of them for
assistance...it will definitely get the ole BP up.....


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 1/30/2004

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Enable a firewall BEFORE connecting the network cable:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Then install Critical Updates from Windows Update.

See also:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/security.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Skiph" > wrote in message
...
> I am about to take receipt of a brand spankin new Dell. Before I
power this thing up for the first time, are their any suggestions
about what to do first, how to do it etc. I don't even know enough to
know what kind of questions to ask. I am taling about the initial
start up. Anything special as to how to enter my name/set up a network
etc? I have a home network running now, this will be an additon. It
will be a wired system that will be added to a system that has a wired
PC and a wireless PC.
>
> Any help or kind suggestions greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Skip Horni