Starting strength is an excellent program and I would start there
Do a quick google search and the wiki page of it should come up, lots of good info there
Print out the beginner template
Join a gym and bring the starting strength program with you
Most gyms when you first join give you a free one on one session with a personal trainer. Take advantage of this!
Show him the starting strength template and ask him to show you the proper form for those lifts
Start out with just the bare until you have perfected the form of the movement and have it done pact.
After that GRADUALLY add weight add progress. Weight lifting isn't a race! There is no need to rush it to try and lift heavy, this is how you will hurt yourself
Good luck to you