default
I am always confused about default. What is it exactly and is it something I should always clik yes to please.
Asked by: Katherine Chisholm
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November 2nd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Hi Katherine
Clicking and accepting default settings is almost certainly the correct thing for you to do.
In computer terminology ‘default’ is used to refer to the settings or values that a computer program or application will use when it is installed or run unless you, the computer user, change these settings.
Default settings are the standard settings that are suitable for the vast majority of computer users and the computer will apply these settings auomatically if you choose the ‘default’ options. You might see expressions like ‘typical installation’ or ‘use standard settings’ which amount to the same thing.
If you are an advanced user there are usually options that allow you to pick and choose which settings you want to use from the default set and change other ones to suit your own purposes. These options are usually identified with expressions like ‘advanced settings’, ‘custom installation’ or ‘expert’.
Hope that helps.