Draft - MarkCollatedOne/OS_Backup_And_Restore GitHub Wiki
Alternatives:
- (5GB Free): Amazon CloudDrive
- (5GB Free): FlipDrive
- (15GB Free): Google Drive
- (2GB Free): MyOtherDrive
- (5GB Free): Tresorit
- (Unlimited? Free): JustCloud
- (2GB Free): DropBox
- (5GB Free): OpenDrive
- (2GB Free): HighTail
- (2GB Free): Mozy
- (10GB Free): Box
- (2GB Free): TeamDrive
- (5GB Free): IDrive
- (10GB Free): cCloud
- (5GB Free): Wuala
- (None Free): Online Storage Solution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_online_backup_services
Contact Management: ContactZilla
Bookmark Manager:
| Program Category | Program Name | Filename |
| Anti-Virus | Avast 2014 | avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe |
| Firewall | Comodo Internet Security (for Firewall) | |
| Git Online Host | GitHub for Windows | GitHubSetup.exe |
| Web Browser | Firefox | Firefox Setup 24.0.exe |
| Firefox Add-on | Adobe Flash Player | flashplayer_11_plugin_debug.exe |
| File Manager | Q-Dir | Q-Dir_Installer_x64.zip |
| File Catalog | Cathy | Cathy2312.zip |
| Program Launcher | PStart | PStartSetup211.exe |
| PDF Reader | Sumatra PDF | SumatraPDF-2.4-install.exe |
| Print to PDF | PDF24 Creator | pdf24-creator-5.7.0.exe |
| File Copier | FastCopy | FastCopy211_x64.zip |
| Program Interpreter | Strawberry Perl for Windows | strawberry-perl-5.18.1.1-64bit.msi |
| Download Manager | EagleGet | eagleget_setup.exe |
| WebCam Manager | ManyCam | ManyCamStandaloneSetup.exe |
| Email Client | Thunderbird | Thunderbird Setup 24.0.1.exe |
| IRC Client | XChat | xchat-2.8.9.exe |
| FTP Client | WinSCP | winscp517setup.exe |
| Office Suite | LibreOffice | LibreOffice_4.1.2_Win_x86.msi |
| PDF Reader | Adobe Reader | AdbeRdr11004_en_US.exe |
| Windows Add-on | Windows Essentials | wlsetup-all.exe |
| Virtualizer | Virtual Box | VirtualBox-4.3.0-89960-Win.exe |
| Notepad Replacement | Notepad++ | npp.6.5.Installer.exe |
| Mobile Apps Player for Windows | BlueStacks | BlueStacks-SplitInstaller_native.exe |
- Game: Facade
The below blog will provide a starting point for a detailed plan.
10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling
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Document your login IDs, passwords, and settings.
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Export your e-mail and address book, bookmarks/favorites, and cookies.
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Download the latest applications and drivers..
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Housecleaning and backing up your data.
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Service packs
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Load Windows.
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Reconfigure personal settings.
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Enable previous versions and create a "clean install" restore point.
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Configure network, install service packs, patches, and security updates.
9.a Install anti-virus, malware, and firewall
9.b Setup and configure network connection.
9.c Run Window Update to scan for new drivers and updates.
9.d Install SP1 manually
9.e Create a new Restore Point.
- Reload your drivers and apps.