Can i still buy a desktop comp that isnt WIFI?

[jxdama]

With the budget where it’s at, this is an excellent choice.

1. Stay away from all-in-one computers.
2. Don’t let BestBuy talk you into any extra crap.
3. Say no to Geeksquad.
4. If possible find a locally owned PC repair shop for any onsite (at your home) needs. Computer savy kids can be helpful, i.e.
5. Don’t hesistae to come here and ask for help. It’s what we are here for.

Thanks. They want 199 a year to have a maintenance agreement. Im going to pass on that. One other thing that my comp is doing, more and more the last month. If i leave the comp for awhile and come back the green light on the comp will be on and the green light on the keyboard, but the monitor will have an orange light like its in save mode. However, when i hit enter nothing happens and i have to turn the comp off and back on.

[jxdama]

I was thinking this might be a good idea. When i get the new comp, hopefully monday, I can then go ahead and wipe this comp clean and then install windows 10. That way i will have a reliable back-up if needed and i assume a clean wipe will eliminate all the problems.

[Rustys]

I can then go ahead and wipe this comp clean and then install windows 10.

Waste of time that systems hardware cannot handle windows 10 otherwise we would have suggested it before this and saved you some money from having to get a new system. Windows 10 is 64 bit and form what you have stated about the software that you had to use the x68 which is 32-bit software.

2 problems. When i click on the windowsx64 thing it wont work and says i need windows x86. I go down 1 line to windowsx86 and it downloads.

Which is why I stated to use Linux yes there is a slight learning curve, and you will see that there will be with Windows 10 or Windows 11 coming from Windows Vista. As stated above 32 bit software and hardware has pretty much been phased out over the past several years.

If you are looking at all-in-ones personally better of getting a laptop otherwise stay away from them.

[Rustys]

1. If possible find a locally owned PC repair shop for any onsite (at your home) needs. Computer savy kids can be helpful, i.e.

Talk to them about getting a new system see what they suggest.

[PeterOz]

on the modem do you have room to connect another cable.
You have a cable that goes from the modem to the computer. Is there a spare place next to the current cable
to plug in another cable?

[jxdama]

on the modem do you have room to connect another cable.
You have a cable that goes from the modem to the computer. Is there a spare place next to the current cable
to plug in another cable?

Im not sure. There is a power supply line that goes from the surge protector to the modem. Then there is the cable from the ground to the modem and then there is the cable going from the modem to the comp. Right next to the plug in for the cable from the modem to the comp there is what might be a piece of tape or something. Could that be covering an additional plug in?

[jxdama]

There appears to be some writing on it but its close to the wall and its rather small so i dont know what the writing says on the (tape?)

[PeterOz]

ok it could be the modem only has 1 connection.
I only asked because when you do decide to buy a new computer. If you had an extra point
on the modem you could have connected the old and the new.
So if you had an issue with the new setup you could use the old one to ask here for help.

[jxdama]

ok it could be the modem only has 1 connection.
I only asked because when you do decide to buy a new computer. If you had an extra point
on the modem you could have connected the old and the new.
So if you had an issue with the new setup you could use the old one to ask here for help.

Thats a great idea! I got down and read the writing on the tape next to the connection that is being used and it says “Do Not Use”. I guess thats why its taped over. I dont know why it shouldnt be used.

[jxdama]

I think this might be a better buy.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-desktop-amd-ryzen-5-12gb-memory-512gb-ssd-dark-black/6516373.p?skuId=6516373

Let’s get some opinions @Rustys @Bruce @xrobwx71

Any thoughts I what the op should look at.
His current monitor is a CRT

Does this one have a wireless mouse and keyboard? I ask because the link doesnt fully load and i cant see all the details. Is wired better?

[PeterOz]

It has wired
I use wired kb and or wired/wireless mouse.
If wireless make sure you always have spare batteries . Nothing worse than running out of power halfway through something’
You have been used to wired so why spend money on wireless.

“Do Not Use”. I guess thats why its taped over. I dont know why it shouldnt be used.

Could be a dsl phone input = Do Not Use

[jxdama]

Thanks on phone so i hope this helps when installing

[PeterOz]

the basic is old computer. - Assuming monitor is on desk and computer on floor.
Power down
Unplug old monitor from power socket and computer and remove from desk - Clean desk.
Unplug power cord from power socket and computer.
Unplug speakers - and printer if you have one and network cable.
Unplug Keyboard and mouse.
Remove and clean where it was sitting.
Unpack Monitor and computer keyboard and mouse.
Plug power cable and hdmi cable (check with store that monitor comes with hdmi cable) into monitor.
Put monitor into place and drop cables to where computer is going.
Put keyboard and mouse on desk
Depending on ease of access it may be easier to plug mouse and keyboard in before puting computer in place.
Connect speakers (Normally a green coloured port)
Plug in network cable
Plug in monitor
Plug in power and move into place.
NB some power supplies have an on and off switch some do not
Turn on monitor.
Turn on computer.
Computer should start with setting up windows.
It is simple - just follow the bouncing ball.
You will get to a point of the setup will tell you you need to setup a Microsoft account to continue.
There is a workaround but I do not think you should try that. It needs someone with computer experience .

[jxdama]

the basic is old computer. - Assuming monitor is on desk and computer on floor.
Power down
Unplug old monitor from power socket and computer and remove from desk - Clean desk.
Unplug power cord from power socket and computer.
Unplug speakers - and printer if you have one and network cable.
Unplug Keyboard and mouse.
Remove and clean where it was sitting.
Unpack Monitor and computer keyboard and mouse.
Plug power cable and hdmi cable (check with store that monitor comes with hdmi cable) into monitor.
Put monitor into place and drop cables to where computer is going.
Put keyboard and mouse on desk
Depending on ease of access it may be easier to plug mouse and keyboard in before puting computer in place.
Connect speakers (Normally a green coloured port)
Plug in network cable
Plug in monitor
Plug in power and move into place.
NB some power supplies have an on and off switch some do not
Turn on monitor.
Turn on computer.
Computer should start with setting up windows.
It is simple - just follow the bouncing ball.
You will get to a point of the setup will tell you you need to setup a Microsoft account to continue.
There is a workaround but I do not think you should try that. It needs someone with computer experience .

Thats awesome. I have never heard of setting up a microsoft acct. Is it like here with a username and password? Does that limit what i can do, like downloading firefox as a browser that im familiar with? Thanks for the detailed instructions.
Is the network cable the one that goes from the modem to the comp? i might not be reading the instructions right. When should i plug in the cable from the ground to the modem?

[PeterOz]

Plug power cable and hdmi cable (check with store that monitor comes with hdmi cable) into monitor.

Just found this on the Bestbuy website
It comes with the HDMI and power cord in the box

I have never heard of setting up a microsoft acct. Is it like here with a username and password?

Yes

Does that limit what i can do,

No

Is the network cable the one that goes from the modem to the comp

Yes

When should i plug in the cable from the ground to the modem?

No need to unplug. Just unplug the modem to computer at the computer end