Installing new os

[andrew.cook]

if i want to install a new os is there a way i can do this without loosing all my stuff on hdd - movies, music etc? thanks

[Tanuki]

Yes.

[clocker]

if i want to install a new os is there a way i can do this without loosing all my stuff on hdd - movies, music etc? thanks

Yes.

But apparently he won't tell you what it is.

[Tanuki]

I think my answer is fitting the question.

[panoli]

ya u can by bavking up ur daya in C drive to anther drive

[peat moss]

I guess you mean to format and reinstall or you what to try a new O/S like Ubuntu ? Which I tried today , so easy when you can dual boot or just run of the cd .


Andy what are you trying to do ?

[andrew.cook]

to format and reinstall a new o/s if at all possible

[MaaxHimself]

Vista install gives you the option to upgrade and backup your files automatically.
I don't recommend Vista

[peat moss]

to format and reinstall a new o/s if at all possible

Well then just back up your files as panoli suggested to dvd , another HDD . Just make sure you have your Mobo drivers especially lan and format .


Hey if your hardware supports it maybe try something new , Vista , Linux ? There's enough people on the forum to help you , many enjoy it .



Link :

http://lifehacker.com/software/windo...tch-157578.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0cop_am1WM

[Akileus]

Why don't you use vmware or virtualbox (free) you can install multiple OS without loosing your data.
it's pretty easy... otherwise if you don't want to use virtualisation software , just partition you Hard drive in multiple drives , move your sensitive data in one of them , finally install OSX or LInux in a dual boot with xp or vista , a good boot manager and it should do it great.
if you need more details about dual-boot concerning OSX and XP , I have a screencast about it , I can send it to you....