[BlackPHat]

I want to reinstall vista, if i choose the option 'install clean copy vista' will it delete the files i have in my harddrive? like my videos ect.

thx

the thing is i had a virus that messed things up, like block task manager, editing registry, i cant seem to shrink or extend partition to backup.







really dont know what to do

[Lexluethar]

Yes it will delete all of your files if you reinstall Vista.

The only way it will not is if your files are on a separate drive or partition. More than likely they are in your My Documents folder - which would get deleted if / when you reinstall the OS.

What I would suggest is booting up your system in safe mode and backup that way. Either by using Vista's backup (which sux) or just copying what files you want to a USB device / DVD (not sure which will be available in safe mode).

The only other option would be to get a Linux Live CD (or create one) and boot up Linux straight off the CD (you don't have to install a thing, everything loads off the live CD). Then backup what files you need.

[carnageX]

USB will be available in Safe Mode, Lex. Even was in XP.