Format C:\?
(Sigh) PC too slow now and it must be done.
Bookmarks.
My Docs.
Photos, Vids and Music.
What else can/should I backup???
(Sigh) PC too slow now and it must be done.
Bookmarks.
My Docs.
Photos, Vids and Music.
What else can/should I backup???
Sean I.T ?
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Dont forget your emails if you used outlook. I would also backup any programs that you have that you dont have the CD to anymore...such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or any other .exe install programs that you might have saved that will make it easier for you to reinstall again without having to look for the website.
BlueChimera
This is exactly why when I install XP I have it sit on its own partition. Which would be your C drive. Then I have a D drive to which I place all of my files backups etc....when It's time to reinstall I just reformat C during XP install.
I would backup my email database as well as the items you have mentioned. Also any 'keys' that are required for full program access. Any downloaded software, so you don't have to re-download later. And of course any game saves.
fAhAd
the best thing to do is insert a windows xp cd in... restart ur comptuer.. boot from cd right in the beginning (press F8) and then continue with setup.... then when it asks u about which partition u wanna intsall it on... click on the one that is not being used... so xp will isntall on it... and then the old files are still saved on the other partition.. after xp installs a fresh copy.. format the other partition and ur set
Anonymous
Go to drive manager make print out to the drivers just in case you have to upgrade or you got a driver is not working after the new format and installation, so you know what driver to look for.
god knows and sees else Yahoo
If you have a re-install CD, juts save your important stuff like digital pictures, MP3's
Also you can refresh install the OS, you do not have to re-format.