First of all, I am new to Backups and Reformatting. I am looking to erase my Hard Drive clean, but I heard I must do a backup of data first. To be honest, I have no idea how to do either, but,I WANT to learn, and do this myself. Also, I want to mention I am petrified of doing this daunting task. What I am looking for is a simple, easy way of doing this. This coud be simple step by step,or video, so I can follow the steps. Any help, suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
How to Backup Data, and Reformat-HELP!
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Firstly What is the Model of your Computer and Did you buy it in a Shop or Built it your own?
Secondly as for a Backup I would Just get a Blank Harddrive and then Copy all your Data Manually as Windows Backup in Vista is Tempermental
Many Thanks,
Josh
Secondly as for a Backup I would Just get a Blank Harddrive and then Copy all your Data Manually as Windows Backup in Vista is Tempermental
Many Thanks,
Josh
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom Built
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
- Motherboard
- Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
- Memory
- 8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD HD Radeon 6870
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- 977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
- Case
- Novatech Night
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Dell HID-compliant mouse
My machine is an Acer Laptop 2480-2196 purchased 3 years ago. I don't have another Hard Drive, so couldn't I back it up on a CD, DVD, or Flash Drive? The simplest way is the best, for me. Thanks again!
My Computer
Yes you can Do that - Depending on the Amount of Data you have you may need to use Multiple CD/DVDs amd Flash Drives That is why I mentioned a Harddrive 
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom Built
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
- Motherboard
- Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
- Memory
- 8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD HD Radeon 6870
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- 977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
- Case
- Novatech Night
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Dell HID-compliant mouse
Do you have any Recovey Disks that came with your laptop?
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom Built
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
- Motherboard
- Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
- Memory
- 8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD HD Radeon 6870
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- 977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
- Case
- Novatech Night
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Dell HID-compliant mouse