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    Before I format and lose everything....

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by itssr20, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. itssr20

    itssr20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    E1505, Windows XP Media Center 05, 100 GB HDD, 1GB Ram

    I just got WD My Book 500GB external HDD so I can backup all my media and important docs, but what other files should I back up before formatting my hard drive?

    I want to have all the same programs and software, internet favs and have same settings after formatting-what files do I backup and where are they? Anything else I should back up?

    -Andrew
     
  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Well you cant back up your programs or settings...but you can your internet favorites. Where they are, depends on what browser you use.
     
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    itssr20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use Mozilla , where would they be?
     
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    Click on bookmarks -> organize bookmarks -> file -> export
     
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    itssr20 go to
    bookmarks>organize bookmarks>file>export save it as whatever..
    new os>mozilla>organize bookmark>file>import that file.
     
  6. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    I recommend that you backup your entire profile. It contains personal setting, prefences, bookmarks etc.

    More info about backup up the profile can be found here

    Also programs like Belarc Advisor can tell you versions of all software installed on your laptop so it will be easier to get "back on your feet" after the reformat