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formatting computer questions

I have been trying to mine ethereum, but my computer is giving me 3 mh so i have tried different drivers and i cant get them to work so i have decided to format my computer. The only issue is i have a lot of programs like simplify 3d printer settings that i dont want to lose. Is there any way i can move all my important files to another hard drive? is there any risks or drawbacks. also anyway to fix my mining issues would be cool too. 

 

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You should be able to copy your files to another hard drive without any problems. You can do something like copying them to a flash drive and then moving them back onto  your drive after you format.

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Just now, dcb-z said:

You should be able to copy your files to another hard drive without any problems. You can do something like copying them to a flash drive and then moving them back onto  your drive after you format.

ok thanks 

 

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Your files will transfer. Your programs will not if they are not portable applications.

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Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Your files will transfer. Your programs will not if they are not portable applications.

kinda what i thought. is there anyway to move ? like a program?  

 

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5 minutes ago, Pcinacan said:

 

kinda what i thought. is there anyway to move ? like a program?  

If you're going to format and reinstall Windows. Not really.

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5 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

If you're going to format and reinstall Windows. Not really.

crap

 

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