any computers guru here

[mrwho]

I need to reformat my computer but I dont have the drivers cd. How can I back up my current drivers now so I will have them handy when I have to reinstall them? Sorry not a computer smart so maybe I'm explaining it wrong.

[Bobtheicon]

You could try the manufacturer's website - download them all and burn them to CD.

[mrwho]

Bob this is a generic brand computer. I dont even think they have a website anymore. LOL. So is there a way I can manually backup all the drivers on the computer and to make sure I get them all?

[Bobtheicon]

hmmmm. that's a good one.
what if you look at the names of all your installed drivers and Google them?

[Romanowski]

the manufacturer of the computer does not make its components

you need to go to the manufacturers website of the sound card etc

[The Judge]

Originally Posted by MrWho

any computers guru here

Not really.

[Boulder257]

Originally Posted by MrWho

I need to reformat my computer but I dont have the drivers cd. How can I back up my current drivers now so I will have them handy when I have to reinstall them? Sorry not a computer smart so maybe I'm explaining it wrong.

In my experience, everytime that I have reformatted and then reinstalled my OS (Windows or LINUX) I can get enough of the drivers from the OS to operate the computer. After doing this, take a look at your hardware profile through the control panel and see if you have any hardwarde issues. If so, Windows can automatically search for a driver update. And, you can always go to any of the multiple driver websites out there to find a compatible driver.