Please note: I wrote this page for my own use because I was setting up computers again and again and again and again..... I didn't really make this page for others..... but I don't mind sharing....

 

Getting Started:

• Right click on the desktop and create a new folder by selectening New | Folder.... name it your full name including spaces
• If you need to rename a folder (ever) simply right click on the folder and select rename... type in the new name.... hit enter
• Open this folder by double clicking on it and create a new folder named "Original Computer Setup"
• You will be downloading files.  As you download each file place each into your Original Computer Setup folder... you will be VERY glad you made this folder at a latter date if and when you have to reformat your hard drive, backup your work, or setup another computer...
• When you download files if you cannot find the path to your "Original Computer Setup" hold down the key on the keyboard that looks like the MS Window (tm) symbol and at the same time press 'F' as in Find.  A box will come up and you can type in the file or folder that you are trying to locate... in this case "Original Computer Setup" and click the find now button... the window will enlarge and you can view the location of the folder at the bottom... usually C:/Windows/Desktop/[Your Name Here]/Original Computer Setup
• You are now ready to start downloading files...  hit contral-D to bookmark this page so that you can come back to it when you are ready for another file... you MAY also be able to use the browser's "Back" botton to find this page again.
• Download each in order by following the links..... if a link is broken click on my name at the top in (most likely) blue and write me so that I can fix it.  Also feel free to write with suggestions.

Background Image:

• This image will be displayed as the backdrop on you desktop while you work... it may be changed latter.
• http://www.graffiti.org/sketch/p31_t.html - I happen to like the head... but the main site has many other interesting images.  Right click on the image of your choice and choose "Save Image As" ... put it into your "Original Computer Setup" as background !do not change the file name extension!

•     Go to www.tucows.com and download Paint Shop Pro to the folder under Image Editors

• While you are at tucows you should go ahead and download the following programs
• Absolute FTP - used to upload files in home page creation
• EasyIcons - used to create your own custom icons ... Microangelo if you want to make your cursors

Cursors:
    Download directly off my site: [Cursors]

Screen Resolution:
    Go for as high a resolution as you can and still stay at high color (16 bit) or true color (24/32 bit)