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204018 2003-12-29 10:30:00 I wanna reformat my computer before taking it into shop so they can fix my mouse...(see thread on laptop warranty)
but i dont wanna lose my 4-5 gig of stuff on it and no none of it is illegal...

can i make a image and fit it on a 700mb cd or 2...and when computer is fixed can i put this hdd image back onto the hdd?

using winxp home
csinclair83 (200)
204019 2003-12-29 10:41:00 When I first loaded my laptop, I took an image (before I loaded any "junk") of the OS and applications (Office etc)

Using Ghost, it took 6 CD's, if thats an indication. Its a similar laptop to yours.
I would be surprised if they delete your HDD contents while fixing the mouse, but you should have a backup anyway. Its actually quite easy to remove the HDD. 2 screws and it slides out.

If your files are mp3/jpg types they will not compress, so 5 GB = 7 or so CDs
godfather (25)
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