Backing Up Files For A Reset?

[jaydj]

Hi Folks, Whats the easiest way to back up all the files/programs ect before doing a complete re-set/re-install of windows?
I cant go to a restore point as that is not working so need to go back to the start.
Thanks for the help

[VHG]

You can easily back up your personal files (photos, music etc) but you cant backup programs. Programs will need to be installed from scratch after the Windows reinstall.

The easiest way to backup personal files is to get an external hard drive and then use "copy and paste" or "drag and drop" to move the files from the computer to the external hard drive.

Make sure you also save your browser favorites, your email settings, and any other useful logon and password info before doing the Windows reinstall.

[bazwillrun]

"The easiest way to backup personal files is to get an external hard drive "

depends how much there is to backup.
You can get memcards/Flash drives etc that will hold more than enough in a lot of cases.
My phone has a 16GB card in it

[jaydj]

Thank you both!! :)

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