Hi, I have a computer running windows xp pro, but i very often have ot re isntall windows, as i use it for testing things that may destoy windows, the trouble is, is that i hate having to re instlal windwos each time and then confgure ithow i like, and instlal everything agen, or at least the msot common programs, what i was wondering is if there was anyway i can make a reboot cd/cd's liek u wud get if u bought a computer rather than build it to restore ur computer to a certian point for free, i ahve a second hard drive if thats any advantage, altho i wudnt need that tob bakedup, its just my windows installtion, and sum programs that install to the Program Files folder. THanks DArren Thanks,

For free? dunno know if theres any that would work as effectively as Norton Ghost or DeepFreeze. i_XpUser

Norton Ghost is $25 on Pricewatch. That's pretty cheap. It's worth way more than that. Think of the time it may save you.

Ghost is the way to go. Drive Image has been used by others and they say it's great.

Hi guys, The answer to your question is a very simple YES. And it's FREE, configurable and versatile. Here to download "Emergency Boot CD ROM" http://www.short-media.com/download.php?dc=59 It will restore your system to its orignal state when it was created. You might also want to go here http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/ This program will backup and optimise your registry. Enjoy.