Windows Preinstall Checklist

This List is by no means complete, if you feel there is something that needs added to it then feel free to email me: kamrul786@gmail.com

(Test backup files, common mistake is backing up shortcuts)

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Internet

Modem, ISDN Card or ADSL drivers

Dialup phone Number, Username and Password for ISP

Backup Email

Backup Email settings (POP3 and SMTP settings)

Backup Address book

Backup Email Archive (if applicable)

Favourites

Other Drivers

Graphics Card Drivers

Sound Card Drivers

TV Card Software and Drivers (if applicable)

Network

Network Card Software and Drivers (if applicable)

Network Login and password

Personal Documents and Settings

Document Files (Word files, Access files, Excel Files etc etc)

Personal Photographs

Personal Videos

Downloads from the web

Program Updates

Program saves and settings

Microsoft Windows

Windows CD (make sure you have it and it is not damaged)

Windows Certificate of Authenticity (Make sure you have the Windows serial number)

CD-Rom Boot Media (Make sure you have access to your CD-Rom in MSDOS, using either a boot CD or Floppy Disk)

Office Package

Office CD (make sure you have it and it is not damaged)

Office Serial Number (Make sure you have the serial number)

Personal Settings

Games

Games CD's

Backup of Game Saves

Peripherals

Printer Software and Drivers

Scanner Software and Drivers

Digital Camera Software and Drivers

Other

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