Windows Reinstall Checklist
- Reinstall Windows 11 25H2 from ISO/USB
- On Ubuntu, use VenToy with the ISO
- If complete OOBE online, usernames will be shortened to 4 characters.
- Latest OOBE online asks many more questions
- Reinstall drivers
- Check Device Manager is not missing any like Fingerprint or Airplane Mode
- Rename Headphones if required
- Install DirectX Redistributable
- Complete Windows Update
- Config
- Run checks_and_clean.bat to ensure clean Windows install
- To be uploaded to source
- Reinstall apps
- Use a Beyond Compare snapshot, or a UniGetUI export
- Install AV
- Repair Library on on Steam directories. Include app manifest when restoring the directories.
- Restore any data
- Google Chrome - Session Buddy
- AppData for game saves
- RetroArch in Steam directory
- Start menu structure - partially backed up by Windows
- Map any network drives