Moving Your Computer Before and After the Season

If you move your computer back and forth between Florida and your summer home and the computer is not a laptop, you need to keep the following in mind:

1. When you bought the computer, it came with setup and documentation CD-ROMS. You will need these with you if anything goes wrong with your computer. You will need the Windows CD-ROM for adding printers and other hardware. Always have these CD-ROMS with the computer.
2. If you own the property in Florida, it is inexpensive to keep a monitor, keyboard, and printer at each location and only move the computer itself. The printers do not have to be identical. The computer can have drivers for more than one printer. The computer will detect which printer is attached.
3. If you have a problem starting your computer after a move, take the casing cover off and check for loose connectors, cards, and chips.
4. Be sure to have a surge protector at each location.