Dirkpitt

My copy of Vista is already in reduced functionality mode, so the only thing
I can access is the command prompt. Is there any way to backup my data, or
do I have to format my hard drive to reinstall xp. I don't want vista on my
system anymore, all I want is to save my files on my hard drive.

"Just FYI" wrote:

> Click the Start button and choose All Programs > Accessories > Command
> Prompt.
>
> Or click Start type com and click Command Prompt.
>
> Should work either way.
>
> "Dirkpitt" <Dirkpitt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ED176DE1-BC7D-4EC6-90B7-C14FF87DD2C6@microsoft.com...
> >I know you can type slmgr -rearm to continue using the trial period for a
> > total of 120 days. However, I can't get to the command prompt, as all I
> > see
> > is the web browser. Is there a shortcut command or something I can do to
> > get
> > to the command prompt? Microsoft has said your allowed to do it, but I
> > haven't used the computer in a few days and forgot to type it in.
> >
> > Also, is there a way I could save all my files and unistall vista and
> > reinstall XP? A lot of things don't work right with it. The main reason I
> > want to keep it activated is just to save all my files and settings.
>