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Backup Before Format
Don't zero-fill your life. Check everything before you wipe.
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Essential User Data
Desktop
Check for loose files on your desktop surface.
How?
User Folder (C:\Users\Name)
Check root folder for loose files.
How?
Documents
Your main work and personal files.
Pictures & Screenshots
Camera Roll, Saved Pictures, Screenshots.
Videos
Captures, Movies, Projects.
How?
Music
iTunes library, FL Studio projects, MP3s.
How?
Downloads
Installers or files you haven't moved yet.
How?
Browsers & Email
Passwords (All Browsers)
Export passwords from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.
How?
Bookmarks (All Browsers)
Export favorites as HTML file.
How?
Extensions
List of extensions or settings (Tampermonkey scripts).
How?
Shazam
Check the music saved in the Shazam extension in the browser
How?
Full Profiles
Copy the entire User Data folder if possible.
Email Data
Outlook PST files, Thunderbird Profiles.
Security & 2FA
IMPORTANT
2FA / Authenticator Backup
Export QR codes or backup keys for Google/Microsoft Auth.
Crypto Wallets / Private Keys
Ensure you have your seed phrases.
System & Drivers
Graphics Driver
NVIDIA / AMD / Intel installers.
Bluetooth & WiFi Drivers
Download these beforehand to get online quickly.
Fonts
Backup custom fonts you installed.
Touchpad / Hotkeys / OEM
Essential for Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo utilities).
Power Plans
Custom power settings or schemes.
Programs & Settings
Apps & Programs Setups
Installers for hard-to-find software.
Games Save
Documents/My Games, AppData, or Game folders.
Config Files
App specific settings (OBS, Adobe, Game Launchers).
IDEs & Environment
VS Code Sync, JetBrains settings, Environment Variables.
License Keys
Save keys for paid software (Office, Windows, Tools).
Portable Apps
Folder for apps that don't need installation.
Often Forgotten
Clipboard History
Win+V content is temporary & will be lost.
How?
Notepad / Sticky Notes
Unsaved txt files or Sticky Notes app content.
SSH & GPG Keys
~/.ssh folder and private keys.
VPN Configs
.ovpn files or connection settings.
Hosts File
If you modified C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.
Custom Scripts
Batch files, PowerShell scripts, Macros.
Printers & Scanners
Driver files or settings.
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