lately my computer has been running slow and i was told if i wanted it to run fast again i needed to backup my files and do a system restore im computer literate but have never done that before. i have bought the disk and have a dvd/cd drive and a dvd/cd/rw drive how may i do this so i can do system restore. I would like to keep similar files on the same disc (such as games or printing items etc...) some of the operating disc i have that came with the computer, and what do i do with the software that came with the computer but has been updated over the internet and the disc is not the latest version.thanks
2006-09-01 11:50:17 · 7 answers · asked by ridgerunner429 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You dont wanna use system restore for a slow computer. System restore should only be used when your on able to access windows or if it gets messed up really bad. If you have a slow running system, you should download a few programs to disable start up items, clean the registry, and make it run faster. Spybot Search & Destroy 1.3, XoftSpy, Registry Repair & Security Task Manager.
2006-09-01 11:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by black_ca_scorpio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would make use of a backup software application such StompSoft's PC Backup or equivalent application. By doing this you can ensure that everything that you want saved is saved. Though I am curious as to whether you are just restoring your system to a previous windows restore point or are you actually backing up your data and performing a complete re-installation. Either way, this advice holds true. Good luck.
2006-09-04 15:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by the_green_grass_horse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-01 11:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use xp disk as you would to do a normal install at the instalation screen pick repair windows leave file system as it is this will re install windows but leave your files as they are on the computer
all that will not be available are any udates that you installed due to your windows being back to its original install DONOT pick the change file system or your drive will be auto formatted that is a clean install that destoys all on the hard drive you will still need your serial number to re install
2006-09-01 11:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that stuff mention, burn in onto DVD's and just copy back after the reinstall
iPod's a cool back up, and for a couple hun you can get nice big back up drive that just plugs right into USB
2006-09-01 11:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Askin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are computer literate, you should have no trouble running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, it's rather useful for this type of thing
if you are not, fire it up and press the F1 key
2006-09-01 12:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by metallhd62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 04:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by stepp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋