You can't locate them because they are not in a specific area. You can't "save" drivers after they have been installed. You have to have the original driver(s), be it the download, CD or floppy, or some compiler/decomplier program. This is why you always need to keep the original media, or downloads on a CD. A complicated process usually takes place when you typically install drivers. Among them, directory(ies) are created in "Program Files", and sometimes under "Documents and settings"; dll's, vxd's and the like are created in the Windows and System32 folder for example, and the registry is and Device Manager is changed to name a few. Even if you could locate all the files, you cannot simply drag these files to backup media, then put them back in their places because no "installation" would be taking place.
That program Keith mentioned appears to do the trick since it seems to clone the install process, but it's not free. -Clint Merry Christmas to all & God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com ) http://ComputersCustomBuilt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is there an easy way to find and save drivers before re-installing windows. i cant seem to find where they are located. such as video, sound, modem, for 98, me, or xp. I was also told there is a utility that can save this. Thank you, Larry ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
