How would I or copy it to another PC across a network?

Basically, you need to create a folder on the machine you want to back up to, share the folder, and give "everyone" write permissions to the folder. You should then be able to see the shared folder on the backup machine under Network Neighborhood on your machine and copy your data to that folder. The process is a bit more seamless if you add your computer to the Workgroup in which the backup computer resides.

The specific steps of setting up sharing vary between different versions of Windows- what version is the target (backup) machine running, and how is it currently networked?

Okay my friends dad said he could wipe off my computer for me but the only problem I really have is that I don't have the installation disc to my internet is there a way he could like take everything off besides my internet or anything?

Is that the installation disk from your ISP, or are you talking about a browser?

Internet Explorer will be included with the Windows OS, others can be downloaded.

If it's the disc from your ISP, you will probably need to request a new one.

Unfortunately, it won't be possible to retain your currently-installed Internet setup if your going to reinstall from scratch. However, depending on the type of Internet connection you have, that might not be such a big deal.

Right- the browser software will be installed with Windows. It has to be actually, because Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operating system itself.
Depending on how your ISP set you up, you may have to configure your Internet connection manually, so it would be a good idea to copy down your current networking information (IP address, subnet mask, DNS server IPs, etc.) before you wipe the machine.


Also- you may not even need any special software; many ISPs do supply a custom browser and/or their own connection software, but you often don't really need such software to set up and use your connection:

- If you're on dial-up, you should be able to run the Windows "Make new connection" wizard and enter your access phone numbers, user name, password, etc. in the wizard to set up the connection.

- If you have Cable, your ISP most likely uses DHCP to configure your network setting automatically. If that's the case you shouldn't have much problem; Windows defaults to using DHCP, so it should automatically get its connection info when you plug it back into the modem.

- If you use DSL, you probably will need a disk from your ISP; DSL providers usually use some flavor of PPPoE (or PPPoA) software, which isn't included with Windows. Check with your provider though; it's possible that they don't use PPPoE, and that you can just manually set up your connection by entering the IP address, etc. that they gave you.

- If you use Cable or DSL though, you really should have a broadband router connected between your modem and your computer as a security measure. If you do have a router, one side benefit is that your connection settings are stored in the router, which eliminates the need to install any special connection software on your computer.

i wana take everything off and start over as well. no one has yet to answer the poor girl. its windows xp. plz help. >>RinaLuvzEm@aim.com

Weme to the site!

If you have a Windows CD,all you need to do is FORMAT C DRIVE and then apply a fresh copy

Good luck

on some dells (my one does) you hit control + f11 repeatedly when the pc is starting up and it will reinstall the OS from a hidden partition

Very interesting!