Setting Up a Windows computer

Just a quick overview on how I set up Windows computers.


Administrative ID


First, I do not set up a "Microsoft id" (for windows 8.X and  10 machines).  I set up the first id as a local id.  This frees the id from any activities associated with the "Microsoft id" concept.  It is important that each user of the machine have their own account and password.  In addition, the Administrative id (typically paadmin) provides another path into the computer for administrative and emergency functions.  I recommend you keep these accounts for future use.  Use the Administrative id only for administrative or emergency functions.  Use your "other" account for every day computing.


For example, if the user's primary id becomes so corrupt as to be unusable, the Administrative ID can be used to set up a completely different account.  That's an easy and quick "save".


Remote Control Software


I usually install two remote control programs for redundancy; Team Viewer, and Logmein (pronounced Log me in).  I have provided instructions in an earlier post along with screenshots regarding how to remove these remote control programs.




More to follow.

Dave

Removing Remote Software

I want to give you instructions on how to remove remote control software from your computer.  
 

 
For Windows 7 users, click the Start Button on the lower left of your screen (it's the round "button" with the windows logo on it).  When the start menu comes up, click on Control Panel.  
 

  
If you see numerous icons, click on "Programs and Features", then locate the desired program to remove (You're looking for either Team Viewer or LogMeIn).  
 

If you see "Categories" instead of icons, click on "remove program" under the "Programs" category

  
Right click on the desired program and click on uninstall.  

Follow any instructions you see on the screen from the selected program's uninstall feature.  If you see a small window that says "allow this program to make changes to your computer, click YES.  You may be directed to restart your computer.  That would be normal for some removal features.

Have a great summer.

Dave