Anyone who wants to reinstall Windows should first prepare for this relatively simple process. After all, if done correctly, the reinstallation process involves formatting the hard drive. In other words, it is the removal of everything that is on it.
Important files
These include documents, videos, photographs and similar files that are associated with personal life. It is also recommended that you save everything on your desktop. All these files need to be moved either to an external drive or to another local drive. In general, the first step is to "dig" the local disk with the system and user files, so as not to delete unnecessary items.
Browser bookmarks
Regardless of which browser a person uses, he always creates important bookmarks for him from sites that are important to him. Make sure to back them up before reinstalling the operating system.
You can also enable browser sync. To do this, you just need to register, and then all tabs will be saved in the Internet cloud. If you do this, then to restore the tabs, you just need to log into your account again and continue working with the browser. In addition, registration will allow you to use tabs on any device (smartphone, tablet).
Saves and other files
Gamers need to copy the game saves as well. In most cases, they are located in the Documents folder. After reinstalling the system, you just need to drop the folders in the same place.
In addition, there may be other necessary files in the document folder. This can be program data, content, or accounts. For example, the documents contain files from the Sony Vegas program or the Keyboard Trainer. If you do not save the data, you will have to start projects or lessons again.
Internet settings
It should be noted right away that Internet settings do not need to be saved by those users who have Wi-Fi. They just need to reconnect to the wireless network to access the Internet. In other cases, it is necessary to study the instructions for setting up the network, and also remember the login-password pair. This is important in order to reconnect to the network after reinstalling the system.
Programs
In most cases, there are several dozen programs on any computer, or even more. In order not to re-install the programs when necessary, you should remember their list and install them immediately. Otherwise, they may not be at hand or they are simply forgotten. In order to find out the list of programs, just go to the Control Panel, and then to Programs and Features (sometimes it is "Uninstall Programs").
