| If you are contemplating buying a new PC anytime | | | | The trial software is also configured to start with the |
| soon, this article might be of some help. Chances are | | | | PC. Which means that by the time Windows is fully |
| at some point you owned a PC by one of the top | | | | loaded and ready to go half of your memory is |
| three manufacturers. Remember the first time you | | | | already being used up. Which leaves you with a slow |
| turned on that machine? Well if you don't, let me | | | | sluggish PC to do what you want to do. |
| refresh your memory. | | | | The better option is to get a custom built PC, with the |
| The first time you booted into Windows and got | | | | software that you want, not what the PC |
| through the Windows welcome screens you were | | | | manufacturers are throwing at you. Not only will you |
| presented with your desktop. You probably noticed | | | | be getting a faster more efficient computer, you will |
| that start up was a little sluggish. The reason for the | | | | also receive better support and customer care. And |
| slow start is the many pre-loaded programs that came | | | | more importantly, your upgrade options are alot better |
| with your brand new PC. Now if they were the full | | | | if you choose to do so in the future. |
| versions then it wouldn't be a problem. But they are | | | | The best place to buy a custom system is by going to |
| not, most are time limited trial software, including the | | | | your local computer store. There are also tons of |
| anti-virus. Not only that, the anti-virus is not even | | | | companies on the Internet that offer the service. |
| activated. And most people don't activate it, which | | | | Prices are comparable to the big PC manufacturers. |
| leaves them vulnerable to viruses and malware. Those | | | | Just remember when these manufacturers advertise |
| who do activate it, find that it is only good for 90 days | | | | prices that are too good to be true, they usually are. |
| before they have to fork over more money to renew. | | | | You always get what you pay for. |