I need to reformat my computer. How to i save current programs and files before reformatting?

My computer is running very very slow...i think i need to reformat it to remove all the viruses.

I need to reformat my computer. How to i save current programs and files before reformatting?
You will have to burn (copy) them to disk, or if you have a USB Port you can save them to an external drive.
Reply:The very, VERY best way is to drop a few dollars and just purchase a new Hard Drive and install your operating system on it thus eliminating the need to format, this way you know for a fact that everything is backud up ;)
Reply:The best advice I can give you is back up all your Important Data. Any programs you can reinstall then do so. Don't Copy the programs or anything like that. Also before you reformat please try this if you already haven't: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Reply:Do you partitions on your drive? If so save this on your partition drive like, D: data save all of this on D: partitions only and format only, C: System drive only at partition 1.





You could still recover files on D: since it was not included in formatting. Upon finishing your format, your D: will still be available automatically. It just detects your existing D: data files.





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Reply:files that do not have virus can be saved in a portable hard disk. plz dont try n make any back up as this would nt compltly remove virus from your pc. songs and video files do nt contain virus so they can be saved in portable drives.