I have been using my PC for a few years and its time to do a reset and wipe the machine using the built in options. But I would really love to find something that can document the whole installation, paths for icons and commands etc, desktop scripts, apps installed and where. environment vars etc. So I can put it back exactly the way it was prior to running the reset. Does a tool exist? -Bill
Looking to find a tool to document my Windows install prior to running a reset.
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I think you mean imaging?
Plenty of tools to do that, but the most recommended is Macrium (Free).
Download and install it. Then, look for the menu item to make a bootable media - normally a usb plug these days.
Either run Macrium, as is, or reboot using the freshly made usb device. Follow the instructions to "Backup" and select a safe place - preferably an external device.
If you have any difficulties, please return to the forum and make another post Lots of guys eager to help here.
Plenty of tools to do that, but the most recommended is Macrium (Free).
Download and install it. Then, look for the menu item to make a bootable media - normally a usb plug these days.
Either run Macrium, as is, or reboot using the freshly made usb device. Follow the instructions to "Backup" and select a safe place - preferably an external device.
If you have any difficulties, please return to the forum and make another post Lots of guys eager to help here.
I was not looking for backup software, just something that would write out (document) what I had where. I use iDrive to back things up. Its kind of moot now though. made copies of things and screen printed paths and other things. I would have liked to have something I could run monthly or whenever so I cant forget what I have or was using. thanks! -Bill
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I understand. I am not aware of any apps that can do that, but they probably exist.
You can, of course, with a program like Macrium, back up selected portions of you computer, but this is not what you are looking for?
A dbase would be the answer, but you still need to make the entries/list manually
You can, of course, with a program like Macrium, back up selected portions of you computer, but this is not what you are looking for?
A dbase would be the answer, but you still need to make the entries/list manually
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I guess what you are looking for is a PC inventory program such as Belarc Advisor.
www.belarc.com
Belarc Advisor - Belarc, Inc.
Belarc's products automatically create an accurate and up-to-date central repository (CMDB), consisting of detailed software, hardware, network and security configurations. Customers use our products for software license management, IT asset management, cybersecurity audits, information...