[P1] How to backup for reinstall?

[Potuncle]

You probably want to back up your entire user folder
(\Users\YourUserName). After the reinstall create the same username you
used in your current install. Then copy the folder you backed up to \Users
and allow all files\folders to be overwritten.

Jason

> List,
>
> The HDD in my iBook is having a problem that keeps happening.
> Basically when I reboot the machine it can't find the startup disk.
> After booting from the Panther CD and running disk utility, it can
> usually boot.  I've run Techtool Pro 4 and it keeps giving me errors
> that it can't fix under "Volumes".  I think I just need to wipe the
> disk and start clean.  My question is, does backing up the "Library"
> folder backup all my internet settings, email, etc.?  It's gonna suck
> to have to reinstall all my applications, but I want to back things up
> now while I still have the chance.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Guy
>
>
>
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