Backing up drivers when Windows will not boot

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YoVincenzo

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My friend's computer is unbootable right now due to corruption of Windows. We will be re-installing Windows from an OEM installation disc. I am able to boot the computer using a boot disc and have copied his documents to an external drive.

Is there a way to also copy the needed drivers that are on the C drive, to make the Windows installation go easier later?
How can I identify what drivers are there, and how will I install them later?

Thanks
 

My Computer

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
richc46 said:
Welcome
There is a program driver max which may help
DriverMax - free driver download program for Windows XP & Vista
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I believe this requires installation in Windows, cannot do that, Windows will not boot.

ilikefree said:
Also you can access all Windows files with a bootabe cd or USB with any of these live systems on it.
The LiveCD List
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I am already using a bootable cd to copy files to an external hard drive.

What I am asking is how can I copy over the drivers I need for the re-install. If just copied, will they be in a format that I can use when I need to re-install them in the new Windows installation?

Thanks
 
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