Resetting preferences -- what all should I save first?

Hi, I've got to reset my preferences in CS4 since the tools are wigging out. I'm trying to figure out what all I need to save first (going through looking for "Define" dialogs). Anyone have a full list? I'd like to come back to things mostly the way they are now (only working).
Thanks, Phyllis

That script was mentioned in a nother thread, yesterday, and Harbs pointed out that it does not yet back up presets, so you'll still need to do that.
My list is Document Presets and Printer Presets. Prefs reset doesn't mess with PDF presets, workspaces, or keyboard shortcuts (though there's no harm in backing those up too in case of major drive failure). You reload default styles and swatches from other docs that have them in use, so you can save an empty doc with nothing but swatches and styles as a backup for that. I also make backup copies of the two critical preference files, InDesign Defaults and InDesign SavedData from a working set, then I just overwrite those with the backup copies instead of doing a keyboard reset, and other than the recent file list you wouldn't know you've repalced the prefs, and you won't have to reload anything, but that only works if you've already done the backup on a good set.

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i then
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