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
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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.
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Originally Posted by andrew.cook
But apparently he won't tell you what it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tanuki
I think my answer is fitting the question.
ya u can by bavking up ur daya in C drive to anther drive
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 . :happy:
Andy what are you trying to do ?
to format and reinstall a new o/s if at all possible
Vista install gives you the option to upgrade and backup your files automatically.
I don't recommend Vista
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 .Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew.cook
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
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....
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Originally Posted by Akileus
I'm just D/L VMware Workstation 6.04 w/crack ,I found on Demoniod today can't wait to try as a fellow member suggested it . I want to try the WinBorg XP64 with out formatting . :)