Tips for setting up a new Windows PC

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	BEST PRACTICES Tips for setting up a new Windows PC
	By Lincoln Spector In the first installment of this two-part series, I discussed what to consider when it comes time to replace your old PC. For part two, I review what to do now that you have a new machine — the initial steps for getting the system ready for work.

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Probably a good idea when creating a new Admin account as suggested in this column, to set it as type “Administrator” before logging out of existing account and then demoting its rights to “standard user”. Otherwise, you won’t have an “administrator” account. Altho i’m sure Win 8 would not let this happen, or would it?

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