[Healeys] Computer Question

[Mark LaPierre]

Could some of you computer types get back with me with your opinions on which
way I should go and other misc. questions for a new lap top.

PLEASE SEND ANSWERS OFF THE LIST SO AS NOT TO DISRUPT THE LISTS
REAL PURPOSE.    Thanks

If anyone would like to know the answers I will gladly send them to you.

-  Does setting up a new lap top really take 4 to 5 hours?   Says the salesman
(kid)

-  Is the setup out of the reach of a normal/ casual operator?

-  Should I have paid  the $80.  to let the Geek Squad do the set up for me?

-   My lap top has Windows 7 included but I may have to down load that? I
haven't turned it
    on yet.  Could that be a large part of the 4 to 5 hrs?

-    I have the option between 3 different Anti Viruses of which I haven't
heard of either one.
      Webroot,  Kaspersky,   and Trend Micro. (where have I been?)

       Which is the  AV of choice?

-     Do I need to install the Anti Virus immediately upon "turn on" in order
to totally protect my
      systems?    And then load the Windows  system?

-      I have MacAfee included in my At&t internet, can I use both AV or will
they conflict with
       each other?

-      Anything I forgot please don't hesitate to suggest.


        Just trying to make my new investment a safe/ smooth one.


        Thanks ,  Mark