I don't know a lot about computers. I currently have SBC Yahoo dial up internet service, but I have not been able to access it for some time because, my children say, our computer is old. So, I have recently purchased a new computer, and my question is, once my new computer is installed, will I have to cancel my present internet service and start all over again with another service? Can I start all over again with the same service, or can I keep the current service without having to change my e-mail address and password? I'm so confused.
2006-08-16 10:44:00 · 12 answers · asked by beattyb 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Not a stupid question! There are some REALLY stupid questons, but not knowing how to do something is NOT in that category.
You will connect the new computer to your internet connection almost exactly like your current 'old' computer is connected!
I will caution you to put surge supressor on the AC power line, but, if you are in Washington State or Florida, where there is a HUGE amount of lightning and electrical storm activity, and you should have an Uninterruptable Power Supply, powering your computer there!
Also, the modem cable can be protected by plugging the modem wire from the modem that used to go to the computer, into a surge protector, and, put another phone cable from the surge protection plug into the computer. I see, in the shops where I repair computers, many computers that are damaged by very high voltage coming in on the modem wires.
Before you unplug the old computer, make sure you have the telephone numbers for the service you use currently, as the new computer will need to dial out the firsttime with them! If you have any trouble with all this, you can email me, and I will try to help you.
What will you do with the 'old' computer? There are many needs for them, such as the Downs Syndrome Society for the lesser privileged ones in group homes, or, many missions, overseas, can use them.
If it is less than 5 years old, the Salvation Army can take it all as a donation, if fully operational and accompanied with all papers and CDroms.
Please delete all the hard drive in a secure way, and I can tell you how to do the 7 layer wipe that meets government standards for erasure...
I operate lots of computers that kids call 'old' but, I know how to get the old ones up to high speed! Some of mine are 10 years old, and run just fine! But, we have high speed Bright House cable for the on-line games!
2006-08-16 11:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you dont need to start a new service, the servise isnt with your computer, well, its the software, but all you need to do is plug in the telephone jack and install the software and when you do that, just simply enter your phone # and stuff, and your all set. You dont need to start a new service or anything like that.
2006-08-16 17:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
will all stay the same.email & all as long as stay with sbc(at&t) are the same.if i was you,I'd upgrade to DSL sbc internet service.they offer a very good price for 12 mo's most likley less than you pay for dial up.call them or visit web site.you will love dsl over dial up.2 differant worlds.and if you go with dsl sbc you will still have same email,etc.
2006-08-16 17:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything will work with the new computer, just make sure your new computer has a telephone modem installed with the software included by sbc...
2006-08-16 17:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by VzjrZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beattyb,
The only stupid question, is the one that's never asked, No you won't lose anything, you will have to install the software on the new one, but your account is web based, so Yahoo has a record of it, just install the software, the way you did on the old one. Good Luck
2006-08-16 17:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u will not need to get a new connection
all you need is you have the login and password of you old connection for Dial - up
now when you get a new computer you just use them to get an access to the internet
but be careful about one thing that you account has not been expired
2006-08-16 17:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by akshay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your ISP is independant of your pc. You can access your dialup account from any pc you want. YOur new one, your neighbors, from work...you just need to know the dialup number and your username and password. Your email address is the same.
And your children conned you into a new computer :)
2006-08-16 17:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by snare3011 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can use ur old service and old account, its just a new computer that has nothing to do with internet service .. i suggest u update to dsl its like the same price
2006-08-16 17:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by sourgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can keep your same service even if it is a different pc
2006-08-16 17:49:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mario162 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep on keeping on with your old account.
2006-08-16 17:47:55 · answer #10 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋