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by ang122082

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I would like to re format my computer to start fresh and get alot of unwanted programs out. I was woundering if i reformat my comp will i have to re install my sound and graphics card or will it automatically recognize it and install itself.

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by xt john

came with installation CD's (or DVD), chances are all the necessary drivers are included. If you've added hardware, you'll need the disks that came with the upgrade. I fould a great free utility that helps make migrating drivers over a breeze. You run it on your current Windows installation; it searches for drivers that are not available from the Windows installation disk and gives you the opportunity to make a back up of them BEFORE wiping out the drive:

http://www.drivermagician.com/Lite.htm

by mjd420nova

If you reformat the hard drive on your machine, you will have to install all of the software for the appropriate hardware installed that is not plug and play capable. One of the first things I do after generating a new system with all the software wotking together is to back it up. That way, as in your case you want to start over, it's as easy as loading the backup.

by ang122082

I downloaded this program called driver magician. And I backed up all of my drivers onto a disk. After i reformat my comp..what is the next step. How do i get my back ups that are on the disk to all the right places in my computer?

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