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Is it worth while

  • 10-05-2002 11:54pm
    #1
    Macker
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭


    Is there any benifit from making a Ghost image from your hdd ,formatting and then reinstalling the image.

    the reason I ask is that this box seems to be running a little chunkey lately and I was thinking of formatting,

    Would a better option be to save all my important files eg. address book, favorites, etc..and if so what should I save

    TIA

    Macker


Comments

  • #2
    marauder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 285 ✭✭marauder


    IF you ghost your drive and restore it will basically be in the exact same config as its in now, ie. if your registry is full of the crap that normally builds up over time then it will still be there after the restore.

    I would recommend saving your imporatant files and doing a format and fresh install

    download the latest drivers etc. too


  • #3
    sceptre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,608 ✭✭✭✭sceptre


    There is a benefit, but only if the image you make is of a nice sleek installation to begin with. Otherwise you'll just be putting yourself in the same situation you're now in. All you save is time really (not that that's unimportant)

    Recommend that you format and reinstall if you're in the mood
    (then after reinstalling doing a ghost image if you're also in the mood for that)

    When I do it I save:
    • All my work files (obviously:D)
    • Media player data database (after entering all the CD track names, don't feel like doing it again)
    • Any customised templates for Office programs
    • Profile for Dragon Dictate
    • ICQ data files
    • IE favourites and so on


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