Necessary steps in setting up a new computer

new computer setup

1) install drivers (if reformatting)

2) uninstall unnecessary programs (primarily Bing toolbar, pre-installed AV, pre-installed Office trials)

3) configure for Microsoft updates and install updates

4) connect to domain, naming computer appropriately

5) install Office

6) install updates again

7) install AV

8) configure Outlook

9) configure Outlook archiving

10) configure backup

11) set up printers

12) install miscellaneous programs - PDF995, WWAN software, Acrobat Reader/writer, NitroPDF

13) configure computer so that domain users are a member of the local administrators group

14) add/remove appropriate icons from desktop

15) copy data as necessary from previous computer - desktop, my docs, bookmarks, Outlook Address book

16) set up VPN

17) enable necessary remote access - TightVNC, remote desktop, Bomgar jumpoint, etc

18) install applicable IM client (Skype, Google Talk, etc)

19) if possible, disable WLAN card when wired connection is detected (definitely available for Dell branded WLAN cards)