Checklist to set up a new computer
Note that this is an abbreviated list for myself, so I have not explained each item.
Main
- List software to reinstall
- Inventory hardware and software
- Check HDD usage (WizTree)
or Direct download
- Identify data to copy
- Browser data: export bookmarks and passwords
- WiFi password
Special
- Identify CPU Score
- Product Keys using Produkey
- Email password & config (MailPassView)
- Screen resolution & zoom
- Desktop background location: Appdata-Roaming-MS-Windows-Themes
- Computer name
- Network shares
- Cloud storage: OneDrive, Dropbox, etc. (these may move data to other locations)
- Passwords for Microsoft, Gmail, etc.
- Microsoft account and services such as Office
- Finance software: Quicken, Quickbooks, etc. (locate data, licenses)
On New Computer
