Going to start a fresh install of Vista this evening, preparing the backups now, keys ready, etc, etc.
Two quick questions though that I'm sure are easy to answer:
Am I right in thinking that for things like my documents, pictures, downloads, photos, web, etc, etc, I only need to copy the "C:\Users\*" directory to backup media for a total backup. This includes browser history too?
I'm sure I've seen this on the forums, but a search hasn't shown anything, but 'scattered' around my harddrives and in my Users directory (mine and my wifes), I've got several folders which LOOK like they are shortcuts, but I believe are shadows.
If I copy them to backup media, can I delete these 'shortcuts' once I've copied the Users directory back to my newly installed Vista?
TIA
Two quick questions though that I'm sure are easy to answer:
Am I right in thinking that for things like my documents, pictures, downloads, photos, web, etc, etc, I only need to copy the "C:\Users\*" directory to backup media for a total backup. This includes browser history too?
I'm sure I've seen this on the forums, but a search hasn't shown anything, but 'scattered' around my harddrives and in my Users directory (mine and my wifes), I've got several folders which LOOK like they are shortcuts, but I believe are shadows.
If I copy them to backup media, can I delete these 'shortcuts' once I've copied the Users directory back to my newly installed Vista?
TIA