Quote Originally Posted by Panchdara View Post

Regarding a system restore image - I've never done that, but I am a firm believer in rebuilding a PC from scratch every 3-4 months (because it keeps it fresh in my mind and does clear alot of useless accumulated crap).

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once I have a clean build I make an image so I don't have to do all the work again [hopefully] - I make notes so I remember what I have done - interestingly I restore my computer every few months too and I make a fresh build based on the previous build if I have new stuff that I have proven works and want added

I do this with third party software from acronis, which is paid for; there are free image programs, one I know works is easeus todo

glad you got it sorted out in the end