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Backup Drivers

0utshined · 2005-02-08 22:45:08

Hi, I'm sure it's an easy solution but anyway. I'm running XP Pro on my machine and have to reformat the hard drive. I need to backup my drivers before I do this. Can someone point me in the right direction for instructions on how to do this? I've googled and get links to sites with programs that will do this but can I not…

08-02-2005 10:45pm

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Hi,

I'm sure it's an easy solution but anyway.

I'm running XP Pro on my machine and have to reformat the hard drive. I need to backup my drivers before I do this. Can someone point me in the right direction for instructions on how to do this? I've googled and get links to sites with programs that will do this but can I not just copy the files (wherever they are) ?

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Anyone?

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#3 10-02-2005 10:17pm
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If you're on Windows XP, I think you'll be safe if you copy the contents of each of the following folders to a CD:
- C:\Windows\Inf - C:\Windows\System32\Drivers

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Thanks snapscan1212p,

I was sure it was something straightforward but didn't want reformat before saving them.

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#5 11-02-2005 8:18am

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Is it the same for windows 2000 pro?

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#6 12-02-2005 11:50pm

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I think its just the "inf" folder. C:\Windows\System32\Drivers doesn't exist in 2000pro (I don't think), but check it first.

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