This can avoid so many problems, virus or malware.
Now I'm sure the people here at MT are much more knowledgeable than myself, and they probably have a much more delicate way of handling a bad situation.
BUT to avoid problems here is what I do.
Hopefully you have 2 Extra internal hard drives named D: and E: Plus a SSD to install your OS on.
Install Windows only...Get updates. Now create a folder named Windows Base in D: then make a full backup with Acronis, and AX64 Time Machine.
Install all your favorite software, and apps, register them. Now create a folder named Windows Base Plus Essential in D: make a full backup with Acronis, and AX64 Time Machine.
Install games, and Antivirus/Firewall/IS. Now create folder named Windows Complete, in D: make a full backup with AX64 Time Machine only, and do new backups when you make changes.
Now use Directory Opus and synch your D: and E: drives. I also synch to an external 2 TB Western Digital Drive. So I have 3 BU storage solutions.
Also use Flashboot, AX64 and or Acronis to make bootable USB's so you can do restores and or backups outside of Windows. Your AX64 Time Machine backups or restore can be done from your windows desktop.
Now if you have any problems or just want to try out a new Antivirus use your "Windows Base Plus Essential" backup from one of your drives.
Or if you decide you don't want some of your software and you want to start fresh use your "Windows Base" backup and start over.
Use either Acronis or AX64 Time Machine and in 4-8 minutes your restored with your backup.
Good luck and IF I've done something wrong, or you have a better procedure please pass it on to me.
Now I'm sure the people here at MT are much more knowledgeable than myself, and they probably have a much more delicate way of handling a bad situation.
BUT to avoid problems here is what I do.
Hopefully you have 2 Extra internal hard drives named D: and E: Plus a SSD to install your OS on.
Install Windows only...Get updates. Now create a folder named Windows Base in D: then make a full backup with Acronis, and AX64 Time Machine.
Install all your favorite software, and apps, register them. Now create a folder named Windows Base Plus Essential in D: make a full backup with Acronis, and AX64 Time Machine.
Install games, and Antivirus/Firewall/IS. Now create folder named Windows Complete, in D: make a full backup with AX64 Time Machine only, and do new backups when you make changes.
Now use Directory Opus and synch your D: and E: drives. I also synch to an external 2 TB Western Digital Drive. So I have 3 BU storage solutions.
Also use Flashboot, AX64 and or Acronis to make bootable USB's so you can do restores and or backups outside of Windows. Your AX64 Time Machine backups or restore can be done from your windows desktop.
Now if you have any problems or just want to try out a new Antivirus use your "Windows Base Plus Essential" backup from one of your drives.
Or if you decide you don't want some of your software and you want to start fresh use your "Windows Base" backup and start over.
Use either Acronis or AX64 Time Machine and in 4-8 minutes your restored with your backup.
Good luck and IF I've done something wrong, or you have a better procedure please pass it on to me.
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