After backing up your files, you’ll need to move the backup file to an external location (e. g. , a disc or a flash drive).

If you can’t find your product key sticker, you can try using ProduKey to retrieve your computer’s product key.

Click the Tools tab in the top-left side of the window. Click Folder Options. . . in the drop-down menu. Click the View tab. Check the “Show hidden files and folders” circle. Click Apply, then click OK

If there are multiple Local Disk options, make sure that you double-click the (C:) drive.

If there are multiple Local Disk options, make sure that you double-click the (C:) drive.

You can select the Quick option here as well, though your hard drive might be improperly formatted if you do so.

You can select the Quick option here as well, though your hard drive might be improperly formatted if you do so.

You can also click Customize. . . to the right of the Regional and Language Options section to select a different region and/or language.

You can also add a business name in the “Organization” section.

You can also change your computer’s name in the text field at the top of the window.