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Settings You Should Track In Windows

1. Display adapter type and resolution
2. Network settings such as TCP/IP settings and network identification information.
3. Hardware information, especially when working with internal hardware like a modem. You should make note of your current system settings regarding the hardware, which includes information like the COM port number, IRQ number, the I/O range (input/output), and the driver version. This information is very important when adding new hardware because it will help you avoid potential hardware conflicts on your system.
4. Any settings for your email client (like Mozilla Thunderbird or Outlook Express), such as the IMAP server and SMTP server.
5. Any passwords you need to use programs or to access files.

A good practice is to save any documentation or software relating to your computer's hardware because you may need to use it again in the future.