Clear Computer without deleting needed files

[john]

Hi not sure if I'm in the right part of this site to ask questions? But here is my problem, ( Does anyone know of a safe way to clear out my computer without deleting files that I need to keep?) Sorry this maybe easy to some people but I'm new to P.C Thank's, john

[ccb056]

backup all the files you need, usually my docs, on a cd or floppy, reformat the hard drive, install windows

[john]

backup all the files you need, usually my docs, on a cd or floppy, reformat the hard drive, install windows

Thanks for the info....but this P.C of mine has no cd or floppy, Anymore suggestions?? cheers from john.

[richh0323]

If you don't have access to internal devices (floppy /cd) see if you can use a external backpack, or find someone who can install your drive in a different computer . The other option is to delete the files, but if your new I would seek out someone who has IT knowledge. You didn't say what your trying to do, or why, is the computer giving you problems?

[rav0]

A fresh install of Windows can't be done without erasing your files (unless you start creating wierd partitions and modding the bootloader; can be messy (experience)). However, you could backup the files that you want to keep by sending them to yourself using YouSendIt.