How often do people reinstall their operating system

[unclebob123]

and why?

Just out of curiosity

I've only had my pc for 6 months and installed vista on it, but am considering a reintsallation because I dont like how i have it set up. I want to have all my programs on a separate parition from the os.

 

[unclebob123]

wow im pretty surprised by the frequency of some peoples reinstalls.

Whats the best way to go out doing so?

Im guessing just copy across all files you want to keep to another drive, then just boot to cd and install? or should I fully format the drive first and if so how?

Then obviously install drivers for mother board and gfx then programs?

Actually could someone just briefly take me though their methodology step by step from beginning to end. Also if it a goo idea to have programs installed on a separate partion?

Thanks

 

[unclebob123]

Would it be possible for someone to make a step by step guide of how they reinstall from beginning to end. So including the order in which they install drivers, updates, programs and what configuration they use for their set up. For example programs on a separate partition etc. Bascially an idiots guide to reformatting.

Thanks.