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    Want to reformat but ......

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by galaxy121, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. galaxy121

    galaxy121 Notebook Geek

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    Ok, I do know how to reformat and such, but I am having a big dilenma. I have more than 5gb of music on my comp and I dont want to delete those. Anyone have an idea of what I can do so save the songs ?

    I was thinking of backing it up as a data file onto a DVD.

    Any other suggestions ?
     
    galaxy121, Sep 21, 2006
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  2. schmoken

    schmoken Notebook Guru

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    With blank dvd's getting cheaper all the time, why not?
    Or backup to another computer across a network.

    I put my mp3s on cd-r so they will play in my car. Then a copy goes to a network drive for easier access. If I happen to lose that drive, meh.... They're still on cd.
     
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  3. the1

    the1 Notebook Consultant

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    backing up onto dvds is the cheapest option if you already have a dvd burner, another option is to get an external hdd, i personally prefer this as i reformat regularly and it saves time compared to burning a set of dvds per reformat
     
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  4. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    I would recommend a 80GB external HD that way you can keep saving things on it without any worry.

    DVD's take a while to burn while HD's are much faster. I have one and I prefer it when I reformat.

    You can also backup it on your MP3 Player? Depending on which one you have and also what capacity it has.
     
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  5. m394byt3

    m394byt3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Option1: (Fastest) :D
    With prices dropping radicly, I suggest buy a external harddrive, it will also be handy for future needs!

    Option2: (Medium-Fast) :)
    Computer to computer (you can also use Firewire cable to tansfer data, very fast)

    Option3: (Slow) :eek:
    DVDs!
     
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  6. VVarwick

    VVarwick Notebook Guru

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    Or if you look at it like I do this would translate:

    Option1: (Most expensive!) :(
    Buy an external hard drive.

    Option2: (Possible Free! if you have access to another PC) :D
    Computer to computer (you can also use Firewire cable to transfer data, very fast)

    Option3: (VERY cheap!) :)
    DVDs!

    ;)

    VVarwick
     
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  7. galaxy121

    galaxy121 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the replies, I have successfully formatted and I used the DVD idea.

    Thanks :p
     
    galaxy121, Sep 21, 2006
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