10 Things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows
Before Reinstalling
During Reinstallation
6. Load Windows
After Reinstallation
7. Reconfigure personal settings
8. Enable previous versions and create a "clean install" restore point
9. Configure network, install service packs, patches, and security updates
9a. Install anti-virus, malware, and firewall (Optional)
9b. Setup and configure network connection
9c. Run Windows Update to scan for new drivers and updates
9d. Install SP1 manually (optional)
9e. Create a new Restore Point
10. Reload your drivers and apps
NOTE: After everything have been completed, you can create a recovery disk or ghost image the disk
- Document your login IDs, passwords, and settings
- Export your e-mail and address book, bookmarks/favorites, and cookies
- Download the latest applications and drivers
- Housecleaning and backing up your data
- Service packs
During Reinstallation
6. Load Windows
After Reinstallation
7. Reconfigure personal settings
8. Enable previous versions and create a "clean install" restore point
9. Configure network, install service packs, patches, and security updates
9a. Install anti-virus, malware, and firewall (Optional)
9b. Setup and configure network connection
9c. Run Windows Update to scan for new drivers and updates
9d. Install SP1 manually (optional)
9e. Create a new Restore Point
10. Reload your drivers and apps
NOTE: After everything have been completed, you can create a recovery disk or ghost image the disk