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    program to backup drivers?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by smalss, May 12, 2007.

  1. smalss

    smalss Notebook Consultant

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    Doing a fresh xp pro install and looking to backup drivers! What is a good program for that??
     
    smalss, May 12, 2007
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    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    If you want to backup the whole of the Windows, use Norton Ghost.
     
    mujtaba, May 12, 2007
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  3. smalss

    smalss Notebook Consultant

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    just want to backup drivers! all my other important stuff is already backed up!
     
    smalss, May 12, 2007
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  4. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    There are many excellent programs that will do this for you, but few are free. However I do know of one good free one: DriverGuide Toolkit. I highly recommend this program, it's extremely useful.

    DriverGuide Toolkit website

    Edit: Never mind, registration is required for this feature... I'll keep looking, though.

    Matt
     
    Matt, May 12, 2007
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  5. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Instead of backing up your drivers, visit the manufacturer websites and download the most current drivers.
     
    kegobeer, May 12, 2007
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  6. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    Alright, I found a free driver backup utility. Try DriverMax. I made sure it's free.

    However, Kegobeer makes a very valid point.

    Matt
     
    Matt, May 12, 2007
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  7. smalss

    smalss Notebook Consultant

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    Thnx guys!
     
    smalss, May 12, 2007
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I use WinDriversBackup but I can't remember where I got it from.
     
    Padmé, May 13, 2007
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, May 13, 2007
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