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==About this article==
 
==About this article==
This article includes a checklist for those who are returning their old laptops. It is intended for '''students''' and '''employees'''.
 
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Please review this checklist before you arrive to turn in your old devices. Note that not all of these checklist items may apply to you and there will not be time to do any of these things during your exchange session. Backups must be completed before you arrive. If you have any questions, please consult the articles listed below. We would also be happy to help you learn how to backup your data in person. Employees should contact TLT ([mailto:tlt@winona.edu tlt@winona.edu]) and students should contact Technical Support ([mailto:asktech@winona.edu AskTech@winona.edu]) with any questions
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Please review this checklist before you arrive to your scheduled exchange session. Note that not all of these checklist items may apply to you and there will not be time to do any of these things during your exchange session. Backup must be completed before you arrive. If you have any questions, please consult the instructions in Step 2. We would also be happy to help you learn how to backup your data in person. Students should contact Tech Support and employees should contact TLT.
  
==Checklist for Laptops==  
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==Checklist==  
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have backed up all of my personal data stored on my old laptop's hard drive (e.g., documents, pictures, video, music).
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[[File:Checkbox.png]] I have backed up all of my personal data stored on my old laptop's hard drive (e.g., documents, pictures, video, music).
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have either backed up any personal files I saved to my laptop's "desktop" or confirmed that I don't have any files on my desktop.
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have either backed up any personal files I saved to my laptop's "desktop" or confirmed that I don't have any files on my desktop.
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have either exported and backed up my bookmarks/favorites for each browser that I use (e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome) or confirmed that I don't need to do this.
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have either exported and backed up my bookmarks/favorites for each browser that I use (e.g., IE, Firefox, Chrome) or confirmed that I don't need to do this.
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have either backed my Outlook mail archive (.pst) files or confirmed that I have never archived my mail on my old laptop.
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have either backed my Outlook mail archive (.pst) files or confirmed that I have never archived my mail on my old laptop.
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have either backed up my KeePass password database or confirmed that I have never used KeePass on my old laptop.
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have either backed up my KeePass password database or confirmed that I have never used KeePass on my old laptop.
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have either backed up my Microsoft Office templates (Users/username/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Templates) or confirmed that I don't have any such templates on my old laptop.  
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have either backed up my Microsoft Office templates (Users/username/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Templates) or confirmed that I don't have any such templates on my old laptop.  
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have created a list of software that I will need to re-install  (i.e., Adobe Acrobat Pro, SPSS, JMP) on my new laptop.
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have a created a list of software that I will need to re-install  (i.e., Adobe Acrobate Pro, SPSS, JMP) on my new laptop.
  
<i class="fa fa-check-square-o"></i> I have located my old laptop's power cord and any accessories such as docking stations or dongles.
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[[File:Checkbox.png]]I have located my old laptop's power cord.
 
 
==Checklist for iPads==
 
 
 
==Related articles==
 
*[[PC laptop backup|Backing up your PC laptop]]
 
*[[Mac laptop backup|Backing up your Mac laptop]]
 
*[[Receiving your laptop and tablet]]
 
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Revision as of 20:49, 25 April 2016

About this article

Overview

Please review this checklist before you arrive to your scheduled exchange session. Note that not all of these checklist items may apply to you and there will not be time to do any of these things during your exchange session. Backup must be completed before you arrive. If you have any questions, please consult the instructions in Step 2. We would also be happy to help you learn how to backup your data in person. Students should contact Tech Support and employees should contact TLT.

Checklist

Checkbox.png I have backed up all of my personal data stored on my old laptop's hard drive (e.g., documents, pictures, video, music).

Checkbox.pngI have either backed up any personal files I saved to my laptop's "desktop" or confirmed that I don't have any files on my desktop.

Checkbox.pngI have either exported and backed up my bookmarks/favorites for each browser that I use (e.g., IE, Firefox, Chrome) or confirmed that I don't need to do this.

Checkbox.pngI have either backed my Outlook mail archive (.pst) files or confirmed that I have never archived my mail on my old laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have either backed up my KeePass password database or confirmed that I have never used KeePass on my old laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have either backed up my Microsoft Office templates (Users/username/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Templates) or confirmed that I don't have any such templates on my old laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have a created a list of software that I will need to re-install (i.e., Adobe Acrobate Pro, SPSS, JMP) on my new laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have located my old laptop's power cord.