Monday, February 1, 2016

Protecting your PC - Windows 10

16.02.01: When you install a new operating system (Windows 10, etc), it is important to ensure you can recover if a problem prevents you from starting your computer.

As a lot of PC owners are now moving to Windows 10 (most times without really wanting/needing to), it is very important you to do two things after moving to the new system.

Backup and Restore in Windows 10


Here is a very good section that outlines various methods of preparing for recovery from inability to access your Win10 system - Backup and Restore in Windows 10right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel, and then Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

On this screen, you will see two main approaches to recovering your PC: 
 - Create a System Image - lots of space (hard drive or disc) required, 
 - Create a System Repair Disc - one disc required. I suggest Repair Disc.
You will also notice File History on bottom left of this screen. Pls refer to blog item Win10 - Automatic Backup for details on this backup type.


Following, are the two minimum things you should do after installing Win10. 



1. Create a System Repair Disc



It is quite easy and not time consuming to create a disc (or USB device).
a. Right-click on Start icon and then Control Panel.
b. Under System and Security, select Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
c. Select Create a System Repair Disc and place a blank DVD or CD in the drive and select 'create disc'.
d. When it is finished, label the disc and date it. 


2. Create a Windows 10 System Restore Point 


This Microsoft site outlines backup procedures for Win10.
a. In the Create a Restore Point section, right-click the Start  button, then select Control Panel and then System and Maintenance and then System.
b. Ensure all drives under Protection Settings are off except the c-drive.
c. click on Create and enter a description. 
d. You are now ready to create the first restore point.





3. Now you need to review my blog item Windows 10 - What to Watch out for to ensure you agree with the defaults Microsoft has made on your behalf.

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