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how do i reformat my computer without losing all my files?

Started by drew_erin , May 09 2006 08:23 PM

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drew_erin

Posted 09 May 2006 - 08:23 PM

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my friend advice me to reformat my computer but im quite anxious because imn afraid to lose all my important files.. having back-ups seem to be a burden for me

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wannabe1

Posted 09 May 2006 - 10:30 PM

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Hi drew_erin...

If you want to format, you will have to bare the burden of backing up your files...a format will completely remove them for you if you don't.

What is the nature of the problem that is prompting this format? There may be other options available to you.

wannabe1