Installing, formatting and licenses

Before formatting: what to save from the client's PC

Formatting and then finding out the Wi-Fi password or the printer is gone means rework. The PCVitalis pre-format survey collects everything in seconds.

What is collected

Windows key stored in the BIOS
Saved Wi-Fi passwords
Installed printers
Mapped network drives
Installed programs

All in one file

The survey is saved to a text file on the Desktop, so you can keep it before wiping the disk.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the client's files included in the survey?

No. The survey covers settings. The client's documents still need a normal backup.

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