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Pre OS-reinstall Backup

  • 24-07-2006 9:58am
    #1
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,570 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,
    Alot of you guys helped me out with some malware/virus related issues last week. I think the time has come to completely reinstall the OS.

    Now - I need some advice on backing up. The main file directories are fine. But what else do I need to worry about?

    Email - I have both Thunderbird and Outlook. There are various programs out there advertising back up etc.
    Has anyone transferred their emails/address books to a new computer using a USB key? If so - how did you do it and what problems did you hit?

    Is there anything else I need to worry about?

    Cheers,
    Quad


Comments

  • #2
    CraggyIslander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 640 ✭✭✭CraggyIslander


    If you're running windows XP, you can use the 'file and settings transfer wizard' (under accessoiries / system tools)


  • #3
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Make sure you have a driver disc handy, if not then jot down the current devices you need drivers for and locate them later on.


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