Brand new computer

OK I have just purchased a Gateway lx 6810 I have installed KIS 2009, I also installed a router and printer. Is there any thing else I should do in case some thing happens down the road? There were no recovery disk with this machine. Is there a place on this forum to help someone with a new PC?

 

Welcome to Major Geeks.
Suggest installing antispyware if you haven't already.
My favorites are
SuperAntiSpyware
MalwareBytes
SpywareBlaster
SpywareGuard
WinPatrol
Also a good Firewall( mine is Comodo)

 

What do you think about windows defender I think my pc already has that on it? Also does the Kis have a firewall too?

 

Not sure about KIS2009 since not installed on my machine.
Don't have Windows Defender either. My own choices keep me pretty well covered.

 

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=107991

There's also this link if you wanted to try it. Also if there's programs you won't use and know its safe to get rid of you can do that now to get more room.

 

You should back it up, preferably to an external hard drive, or another external source. Windows 7 has a backup program that is easy to use, and it worked well for me, one of the first things I did after installing, Never had a system with Vista on it. XP also has its own backup program, while it isn't perfect it is much better than not having one. Used the Windows 7 backup once already without a problem. Some comps have a backup on a separate partition, but if the hard drive goes you get stiffed. Save one or more backups externally. Even with an Operating System Disk from Windows you are limited to the times you can use it in a given time period.