PcCare - Disaster Preparation

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Disaster Preparation

Step 1

Vista->Start->Computer->system properties->System protection->Create

Xp-> Start->All Programs->Accessories->System Tools->System Restore

Step 2

Perform a complete backup of your system, see backups.

Step 3

Determine miniumum device drivers required to start system.

Start->run->drvmgmt.msc

Select each of the devices above, right click->properties->driver

driver details->record the list of files for later reference.

Step 4

Start->run->msinfo32->System Summary->File->Export->msinfo.txt

Save msinfo.txt on an external storage medium, in case of system failure.

Step 5

Save operating system and office product keys

DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. PcCare.com will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.

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