When you perform a system format, all the data stored in your operating system drive is cleaned, which means you lose all the software you have installed and the default Windows drivers. After the system format, you can reinstall the latest version of the popular software applications with ease, but this is not the case with drivers.

You have to search the vendors website for the latest drivers, which can be tiring enough. Some of the drivers are hard to find and you may not remember the exact set of drivers which is required by your system.

In such situations, it’s a good idea to first backup all the installed drivers in your hard drive or a DVD and then carry on with the system format. When the format is complete, you can use the driver backups and do not have to search and download the latest versions from the internet.

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