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xSiLLyMex
well i have decided to reformat my computer, but the problem is, i forgot how to. :\ so i know that i need to insert a disk in but i forget which disk. i currently have an e machines windows xp.
so can any of u guys tell me how to reformat my computer?

&.. if i do reformat my computer, im scared of deleting my limewire. which means i will lose all my itunes songs.. & blah.. so is there anyways i can save my music w/o saving it to a disk?

thannks. :]
sadolakced acid
you'd use the system recovery disk.

but anyways, you do realize that reformatting your computer means (effectivley) deleting the entire hard drive, and putting all settings at factory status?

and no, there's no way to keep your limewire or itunes installed.
Levy2k6
what i would do is buy a 2nd harddrive and copying all ur files (music, videos, pics, etc) into that and then reformatting the other one..

to reformat.. reboot your pc, put the windows cd, RUN FROM CD, let the thing run, click on Install somewhere, highlight Quick Format in there, let it run, and then just keep following the installation.
uLoVeMikeRoch
QUOTE(brownsugar08 @ Jan 7 2006, 10:15 AM)
If all your music is on your iPod..
When your computer gets back up...there are free programs that you can download that will transfer music from your iPod to your computer. I recommend iPod Copy. See these programs don't transfer all your music at the same time, unless you buy them. The trial to most is 5 at a time. But iPod Copy does it 10 at a time. It might be a little tedious, but it'll be worth it if you want all your music back. If you have any questions about it--you can just PM me.

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Or you can use iPodium Explorer.
This will allow you to explore it as a harddrive using Windows Explorer.
xmesaythisx
you can do what everyone else has already suggested, but use winamp 5 to tranfer all of your songs back to your computer. its freeee!
xSiLLyMex
thanks everybody. :] i reformated my computer && its all good now.

can u explain to me how to use the ipod plug in & the winamp plz?
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