What's worth backing up?

Hi Sailor

Thinks like internet favorites, latest drivers, email account settings are good also, but on your question of imaging, I do love and prefer Acronis True Image but that is paid app, however a close freebie is XML Image

 

Hi Sailor, sorry been away for a few days so catching up.

Acronis or DriveImage XML will clone/image the whole HD, but this freebie app should be able to cover all those backup locations Fabs Autobackup (its next on my list to install after coming across it earlier, so not tried it yet)

Yes the majority of personal files and your favorites are in the Docs and Settings user folder, also you can backup depending on what email app your using your emial settings from the application itself, in say OE, this is done via the tools > accounts then export feature

as for games you would need to check the games folder in program file or docs settings s for settings file ( sometimes an .ini file ), would suggest you check game makers FAQ or related forum for game for location of games settings if available for backup as some wont be.

On Internet settings, what connection type do you have? as if your like me and use a modem router to connect to your ISP the internet connection settings as in user/pass and settinsg are in your modem/router.