And windows isnt always updated when you buy it....
When i send out computers to customers, i have installed the services packs, it is updated, with anti-virus, anti-spyware and all complimentary software and drivers installed....
but not all places do this.
Just ask when you pick it up.... and when you connect it to the internet, just check the windows updates, see if it finds anything that is not installed, and install it.
But when you pick the computer up, they will be able to tell you what they have installed, and what not.
BTW, i forgot to add to the list of cd's you must get
If you have a DVD / cdwriter, you must get Nero (normally) or adaptec easy cd creator as well as in the case of dvd roms a DVD player (normally power dvd)
