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First recorded activity by BoatBanter: Dec 2009
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PC Tools 'Registry Mechanic'...
On 12/19/09 11:25 AM, I am Tosk wrote:
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On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:09:27 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:
I wouldn't bother. When your machine slows down, do a rebuild and be
done with it. The biggest part of the process is over time organizing
your information so it can be easily backed up, and more importantly,
restored to the "new" system.
I put most information into separate folders including copies of
settings for each program, favorites, picture and vid galleries,
personal info and communications, *passwords and logins*, program
registrations, etc. Put all logins and associated information from all
programs and make file cards or similar, lock them up. Take your time
doing this, make sure you keep several (at least 3) copies of
everything. Test your ability to restore that info to a newly rebuilt
windows system.
Then every few months or if I suspect a big problem that the usual
amtivirus won't take care of, I format, rebuild windows, set up the
antivirus, Internet, and over a few days, put back all of my programs
and logins, etc...
In the mean time I suppose you can do what you have been doing, but if
you have that much time, I would work on a good back up and restore
system...
Just my .02
Scotty
How good is windoze backup and restore and system state restore (your
settings)?
Usually I have been installing a spare drive and simply cloning the C:
with MaxBlast.
I don't use it for backups or full restores. I have used it in a pinch,
but I wouldn't count on it. I keep three external HDD's and also make
copies of valuable stuff (one for me, one for the wife, she does the
same). I am not sure if she copies hers to one of her hard drives, I do
hers. Three copies is the minimum I would suggest for anyone who needs
to be sure about their data.
B.S. piled upon B.S. piled upon B.S.
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