New Computer

[bluebird34]

I am not a young person and have just ordered a new asus computer because the asus netbook I have at present has broken - well not the computer but the rather flimsy plug on the charger. I pulled it out from the socket and one of the pins stayed inside the socket. Two questions 1) can I get a new charger and 2) I have always set up my own computers before (this is my third one) over a long period I hasten to add but wonder if they are still as easy to set up.

[The Builder]

Should be here somewhere, Janet :o)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/278-9705997-6164610?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=asus+charger

[VHG]

Is the new computer you have bought a Windows computer?

If it is new it will probably have Windows 8 on it. It is pretty easy to setup.

The main difference between Windows 8 and the previous versions of Windows is the "userid" you use to log on to it.

In older versions of Windows you could register as "Fred" or "Wilma" or whatever your name is and that would be your Windows userid (you did not even need a password if you did not want one).

With Windows 8 you need to register with an email address and you do have to have a password.

Microsoft call your Windows 8 logon email your "Microsoft account" and they hope you will logon with a Microsoft email address such as one from outlook,com or Hotmail.com

If you have not got an Outlook or Hotmail email account it is easy to create one.

Using an Outlook or Hotmail account makes it easier to use some of the features of Windows 8.

Set up this Microsoft email account (on another computer) BEFORE you start the install of Windows 8 and make a note of the email address and password as you need it during the Windows 8 setup.

[Buenchico]

Check the label on your existing power supply to see that this matches it but it looks like it will meet your needs:
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

Setting up a new Windows computer should be no harder than it used to be (despite Microsoft's apparent determination to make everything more complicated with each new version of Windows!). I usually allow a full day to work through installing security software, printer drivers, office software, image-manipulation programs, etc, etc but, as long as I've got a decent bottle of wine open alongside me, it's usually not too painful an experience ;-)

[Buenchico]

PS:
It's a measure of what users think of Windows 8 that the most popular download for it is Classic Shell, which makes it look (and work) like Windows 7. You might find it useful:
http://www.classicshell.net/

[TheChair]

Further to VHG's post. Once you've logged into the computer, you can change back to just using an ordinary user name. You don't HAVE to log in with an email address.

[bluebird34]

Thank you all for your help. Mr builder nice to see you again have found the one i need and ordered it thank you. As for the rest of the advice have decided to get it done by a professional as the last time I set one up i simply followed on screen instructions and was up and running in about an hour. As was my grandaughter when she set this one up. You have all made it sound much too complicated for an 80 year old to tackle or maybe i'll get my grandaughter round again thanks for your time.