If I re-format my XP system... [RESOLVED]

Sticky Supreme · 05-06-2007, 02:48 PM

....will all the hardware retain their drivers? If not, where can I find all my current drivers in order to create copies of them?

Thanks :)

Abdurrahman · 05-06-2007, 03:11 PM

Hello,

You can use any application that offer such a service of making a backup of your drivers namely "Driver Magician"
you can also reinstall them using same application when you have an unexpected matter with you drivers, thats all, hope you be satisfied
There are many of such application and the above mentioned is one of them.
you can google it and download it.

That's all.

**Terrister** · 05-06-2007, 03:45 PM

Why are you reformating? A repair install of XP will keep your drivers,data and programs intact and fix most problems.

Sticky Supreme · 05-07-2007, 05:56 AM

Got this sorted guys, used a program to transfer the drivers across. Thanks. :)

P.S. I'm re-formatting because I'm selling the PC to a friend so I want it good as new.

RAVENONE · 05-13-2007, 05:53 PM

I purchased an Epson Stylus RX580 4 in 1 and when I attempted to install it on my Dell 2400 coumputer, I failed to un-plug the USB2.0 from the back of the computer. A no no, I was to discover.

I returned the Epson RX580 and received a new one. I then removed or un-installed every trace of the first Epson 4 in 1 and then installed the second printer. I keep being told that THE COMPUTER CAN FIND NO USB DRIVERS on my system.

Can anyone out there tell me what I need to do or have done to get this resolved? I do not want to erase everything and start over as I have close to 3 years of my old family history and many, many very old family photos stored on this machine.

Help!!

05-06-2007, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sticky Supreme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern ireland Posts: 71 OS: Vista HP	If I re-format my XP system... [RESOLVED] ....will all the hardware retain their drivers? If not, where can I find all my current drivers in order to create copies of them? Thanks :)

05-06-2007, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Abdurrahman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 100 OS: win XP / Vista	Re: If I re-format my XP system... Hello, You can use any application that offer such a service of making a backup of your drivers namely "Driver Magician" you can also reinstall them using same application when you have an unexpected matter with you drivers, thats all, hope you be satisfied There are many of such application and the above mentioned is one of them. you can google it and download it. That's all.

05-06-2007, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: If I re-format my XP system... Why are you reformating? A repair install of XP will keep your drivers,data and programs intact and fix most problems. __________________

05-07-2007, 05:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sticky Supreme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern ireland Posts: 71 OS: Vista HP	Re: If I re-format my XP system... Got this sorted guys, used a program to transfer the drivers across. Thanks. :) P.S. I'm re-formatting because I'm selling the PC to a friend so I want it good as new.

05-13-2007, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
RAVENONE Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 OS: WINDOW XP	Re: If I re-format my XP system... [RESOLVED] I purchased an Epson Stylus RX580 4 in 1 and when I attempted to install it on my Dell 2400 coumputer, I failed to un-plug the USB2.0 from the back of the computer. A no no, I was to discover. I returned the Epson RX580 and received a new one. I then removed or un-installed every trace of the first Epson 4 in 1 and then installed the second printer. I keep being told that THE COMPUTER CAN FIND NO USB DRIVERS on my system. Can anyone out there tell me what I need to do or have done to get this resolved? I do not want to erase everything and start over as I have close to 3 years of my old family history and many, many very old family photos stored on this machine. Help!!