Grondar

Heya everyone.

I am thinking about re-formatting my harddrive, but am not sure if I am going to or not yet...

I have a lot of MP3s, but I also have Windows ME and only one harddrive.. I do have a CD-Write drive, but backing up all my MP3s via burning discs, is a daunting task.

Anyway, I own a Dell and still have the discs, documentation, and drivers that shipped with the PC.

Since I got the PC, I have added a Router, Cable Modem, and Ethernet card.

My question is, where can I find these drivers? Are they on my PC in a form I can back-up on disc and reinstall after formatting, or do I have to go to the Internet and download them?

Ironically, the two drivers I don't have are the ones I need to get online, so I have to work this out before I format.. As otherwise I won't be able to get online.

The cable modem especially is a concern, because when I got my "setup kit" from Comcast, they didn't have any more discs, and I remember doing a run-around with the help of a friend finding a generic modem driver that worked..

The modem is made by Scientific Atlanta, and is external. The Ethernet Adapter is a Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Ethernet Adapter.

If I can get those three drivers before I format, I think I should be alright. I also have a Mouseman Wheelmouse, but I assume I can find the driver for that on Logitech's website (the software has since been lost).

Any help, advice, or information would be great. I have never formatted before, but I don't use my PC for games anymore, and I know there are tons of "loose ends" from uninstalled programs, games, and applications. And I'm running Windows ME, which may be reason enoug alone.

I'm not 100% decided on the re-format yet, but I would like to prepare for it.

Thanks!

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