BooneDocks Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I seem to recall a thread that gave instructions and tips for setting up a new computer, but I have searched for that thread and can't seem to find it. Does anyone remember it and would point me to it. Thanks. Presently MotorHomeLessFollow Our Full-Time Travels Through Our Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I don't understand what you are looking for. All I do is transfer my personal data to a cloud, reinstall all my programs, put in the passwords for wifi etc., download everything from the cloud, and off I go. Just got a new one 3 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooneDocks Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 The thread I recall covered such things as creating a startup disc, restore point, initial backup, hard disc partitions, decrapification, etc. Guess you didn't see that thread. Presently MotorHomeLessFollow Our Full-Time Travels Through Our Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 No I didn't see that thread. Other than the start-up disk(I have never needed one in 30 years) everything else should be computer indpendent. I have on auto backups so they are relatively recent, restore points are automatic, never saw a need to partition a hard disk(I get a large disk for a reason) and I keep my stuff generally cleaned up so not too much junk. We have two different methods of maintaining our computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I think RV did a comprehensive write up a few months ago. Have you searched back through the posts? 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Look in back in the spring of 2014 and also in the Nov/Dec timeframe of 2013. RV walked me through setting up my GD's new lap top the she got for Christmas of 13. Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooneDocks Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks DJW. That wasn't exactly the thread I was remembering but it had some great info in it. It did, however, then lead me to the thread I was looking for which was titled Basics of Backup.....Starting Fresh http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=106216. And there was a another good thread beyond those two as well. RV does publish a lot of good stuff! Presently MotorHomeLessFollow Our Full-Time Travels Through Our Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 If you find an old topic like that helpful add a post to it saying so, inactive topics (no new posts) get tossed by the forum software at some point so we need to make an effort to keep the good stuff active. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Or they can be suggested to be pinned topics, under a pinned folder at the top of each forum. I would not presume to suggest my own, but some of them are pretty thorough and easy, when read, to implement. Thanks Boonedocks. You too Rif and Dennis. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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