And are you confident that you have it set up correctly?
Do you install your Antivirus software?
Do you get all the windows updates?
Do you defrag the hard disc.
Are you just glad it works even though you fumble through the set up process?
Are you struggling with any of the above questions?
How much would you pay someone to setup your new computer. A) hourly rate B) fixed charge
2006-10-05 02:42:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Computer setup is usually the easy part. And because stores like Best Buy and Circuit City want you're money SOO BADLY they'll give you the anti-virus and spyware software for a "nominal" fee. Once you pull you're brand new PC out of the box and prepare to deal with the joy of starting it up for the first time, it goes smoothly, except for people that haven't used computers much in their lives. Besides, my Dad wouldn't pay someone to setup his PC for him when he has his own personal "Geek Squad" living so close. So... Why pay for someone to fix you're PC when you have free 24 hr tech support not 20 mins away?
And if I did have to have someone setup a PC for me, I'd pay them back w/ a case of beer (so long as they where of age.)
2006-10-05 08:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dani D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many readers buy a new computer and struggle to get it set up?
Never been a problem!
And are you confident that you have it set up correctly?
Yes!
Do you install your Antivirus software?
Yes - and the firewall!
Do you get all the windows updates?
Yes - before I install any other software.
Do you defrag the hard disc?
Not usually necessary when it is in new state...
Are you just glad it works even though you fumble through the set up process?
Doesn't apply
Are you struggling with any of the above questions?
Yes - the need to defrag the hard drive if the machine only has windows installed...
How much would you pay someone to setup your new computer. A) hourly rate B) fixed charge
No need!
2006-10-05 09:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by bovie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am completely self taught in setting up computer, my first one was a gateway about 6 yrs. ago..i read and followed all of the instructions, and plug in diagrams,, I installed all of the programs that needed to be, but i went very slow and followed all of the directions. I have since had 2 different dells, (gateway was junk, and i gave one dell to a granddaughter) and i am certainly no computer installation whiz but i have learned a lot, and yes i regularly defrag the hard drive, and install updates...when i got the new dell i had to remove McAfee anti-virus and transfer my Norton over to the new one..That was interesting, I had to talk to dell about that one..I have logged a lot of hours talking to tech services when i get in a bind, but hey, if i can do it, anybody can.. I think the key is patience, reading instructions and following them to the letter..good luck to you...
2006-10-05 09:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pay nothing, because I am a Computer technician.
I figure if you are going to sit in front of a computer on a daily basis, it would be wise to "learn" about them?.!
So many people use computers and the majority of them have no idea what they are doing.
Case in point. Look at how many people get viruses and spyware. None of which I have ever had. I've cleaned plenty of PC's, but I myself never have a problem...why? Smart browsing and smart emailing.
2006-10-05 09:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The place I bought my Laptap, they will gladly set it up for u. That's there job. They work for u. If they say no the network like Time Warner will come to your home and do it in 10 minutes yet, we pay 50.00 a hour.
2006-10-05 09:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by vickie p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in IT so no,
and most vendors will offer some sort of set up service.
but most importantly 90% of new pc's comes set up with items you mentioned above already.
the exception being custom built pc's.
15 years ago this would have been a good business today no chance in hell.
2006-10-05 09:48:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dark_Mushroom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's dead easy nowdays. Mine came with a "computer set up for morons" type sheet. Even my hubby could have managed LOL
I certainly wouldnt need or want to pay someone, soz.
2006-10-05 09:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by DemonicaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i find building a computer easy, and a network, so setting up a computer out of the box is like taking cornflakes out of a box. although that is hard if you do it like 5 minutes after waking up.
2006-10-05 10:05:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest i dont know how anyone has problems setting pc's up. Nearly all deals u get today are pre -programmed. how difficult is it too colour match and plug it in
2006-10-05 09:50:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the people who hire me to set up their new computer and migrate their data and settings.
2006-10-05 09:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋