Is it possible to backup/redownload drivers currently in use

GTanny · 14 Jul 2010 at 10:03

Hey

i have an oldish sony vaio VGN-TX35LP laptop (its a korean model) that i got for free a while ago and managed to install an english version of XP on but it took me over a day to get nearly every thing working on (apart from AV mode and the 'Fn' keys) but apart from them its working perfectly but i think its about time for a clean install as its got a lot of crap on i dont need anymore, i also like how a computer runs on a fresh install.

so basically is there anyway to backup the drivers that are currently in use or get access to a list of drivers in use so i can redownload them and put them on a portable hard drive/cd ready for the fresh install.

Philtor · 14 Jul 2010 at 10:16

If you just want to backup all the drivers you are currently using on your system then try DriverMax. I have used it several times in the past and it works a treat. It allows you to export all your current drivers to a folder or compressed file.

http://www.innovative-sol.com/drivermax/

Philtor · 14 Jul 2010 at 10:19

Alternatively you can take an image of your HDD using the likes of Clonezilla or EASEUS ToDo Backup which are both free and save this to an external HDD. You can then restore the drive image if your XP install goes pear shaped.

j.col · 14 Jul 2010 at 20:23

i can vouch for drivermax, i have used it many times before