10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows

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There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Alan Norton documents the steps needed to properly reinstall Windows.

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Know what to do when Check Disks malfunctions in Vista

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The Check Disk application in Microsoft Windows Vista can sometimes malfunction, causing problems during the boot process. In answer to several TechRepublic member questions, Greg Shultz explores the problems and describes how to permanently fix them.

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Create a custom backup tool with Vista’s Robocopy

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Greg Shultz examines Robocopy and the necessary switches in detail. He then shows you how to create and use a command line script to create an exact mirrored duplicate of all the data files in your user profile folder.

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What you should already know about Windows XP Backup

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For many small to midsize businesses, the native backup utility in Microsoft Windows XP is sufficient to handle data backup and recovery chores. Here’s a look at how you can make Windows Backup meet your needs most effectively.

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