New Computer Setup process
Stage 1
Takes 10-15mins
Plug in power and nothing else EXCEPT the network cable
Call me. I'll walk you thru the initial setup
Stage 2
Give me a couple hours to prep the system, run updates, remove the crap and get the base software installed
Stage 3
I'll call and we'll do final software setup, printers, restore data etc
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