How do i backup the stuff i want to keep on my computer before i format my harddrive?

Question

my computer is full of spyware and does not allow me to connect to the internet I would like to keep most of the stuff from all of the accounts in windows xp

Answer 1

u should be looking for backup software.
it' ll help u to backup ur needed data to CD/DVD (up to ur Rom). and after format u could restore them.
There are 2 most relaible and optimal onec
Those are Acronis True Image and Ghost.
www.acronis.com
ghost find in google
i've review about those two.
i'd recommend u to use True Image,cause it's cheaper and more functional. but it's up to u to choose
good luck

Answer 2

XP Home,
To Manually Install the Backup Utility

Insert the CD Rom and navigate to CD-ROM Drive:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP
Double-click the Ntbackup.msi file to start the wizard that installs Backup, When the wizard is complete, click Finish.

XP Pro: This feature is included, already installed, go to Start, Accessories, System Tools, Backup...
OR
Right Click on the Harddrive, tools, Backup... Good Luck, and if the system is riddle with spyware, and it's unsuccessful in cleaning it then only back up your personal files that you KNOW are spyware free, or you may transfer them to a newly formatted OS.. Good Luck

Answer 3

If you are going to reformat your hard drive the only stuff you can back up and reuse is you data and original install programs.

Your CD Writer is a good choice for a backup device.

You will not be able to back up installed programs because when they install they make entries into the system Registry file.

Have fun but be safe.

Answer 4

Backup drivers to peripherals like printers, television tuner playing cards, modems crap like that... so that you do not ought to bypass decrease back and acquire them later if domicile windows don't have them...

Answer 5

you can either burn stuff to CDs or get a USB removable hard drive and copy the stuff to that.