update things I wished I knew

Set restore points before every tweak and program addition so you can roll it back if something upsets performance.

Save a Windows 7 Backup image to an external drive (and to a primary-formatted partition if you want) so you never have to reinstall again, just reimage the HD or a replacement in 15 minutes using your Win7 DVD or Repair CD.

Great Wally!

Now don't forget to save a Win7 backup image to store externally (and in a primary formatted partition if you want) so that you never have to reinstall again, just reimage the HD or a replacement in 15--20 minutes flawlessly!