Question about system backup.

[BradBo]

Hi,

I have been running a program called 3DMark from MadOnion.com lately,and am getting a way low score for my computer.

Asus Mobo P4S333

Asus Ti 200 G3 video

512 megs ddr ram

I even tweeked things faster and I am only getting 3/4 of the speed I should easly get from my system.

My O.S. drive is very full,like 4/5th full.

Someone said this might slow things and also I might have installed the MoBo drivers wrong.

Now after all that I want to reformat my H.D.

What is a good procedure to save only information I need.

I would like to know where all my Outlook Express information like email addresses and saved emails are located.And where all my saved Internet Explorer sites are saved.

Is there a simple process for saving things generaly used before a full reformat.

Thanks,Brad

[sedative]

open outlook.. File->Export->Messages & Address Book

your favorites should be located at C:\Documents and Settings\<your name>\Favorites

I'd suggest saving all that stuff on a cd if possible. also don't forget to save things like your FlashFXP bookmarks and such.

[FthrJACK]

try different drivers for your vid card and install mobo drivers, also make sure the pc is defragged.

then reboot the pc and leave it stood for about an hour, then try benchmark it you should get beter performance

[BradBo]

Thanks Ill do the defrag first then I'll do the backup.

good suggestions.

Brad