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23-Aug-2010 -Ok I just bought a new computer. Now what?
Transfer your files: Windows 7 PC's, Using Windows Easy Transfer, you can quickly transfer all your documents and media from your old PC to the new one. With a tool like Belkin's Transfer Cable.Transfer your Microsoft License: Rather than buying your PC with the same software you bought before, how about transferring your existing license. Simply uninstall the software from your old PC, Install on a new PC and activate by telephone. You can call the Microsoft Activation Center and activate your product with the help of a customer service representative. See: KB Article 950929. This works for later versions of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows,
Free Security Software: Top ranked (link) Free Security Software Microsoft Security Essentials
Home Users use Live Essentials and Google Pack:
Windows Live Essentials is jam packed with free apps for photos, movies, instant messaging, e‑mail, blogging. Get the latest beta here.
Google Centric Home Users can take a peek at Google Pack's similar gaggle of useful free applications for your PC.