z i see you locked your topic so i couldnt add this feel free to make it a sticky
1 : install windows me on a new partition or on the same one ( doesnt really matter as either will do )
2 : boot up in windows me
3 : do a full virus scan
4 : install winrar
5 : open your c:
6 : select all content ( dont have to include the page file as a new one will be created )
7 : rar everything into a self extracting dos rar archive
8 : burn to a dvd
next time your system crashes , boot up in dos ,throw the dvd into the drive and unrar everything
then reboot.
your system will be as good as new again in about 5 minutes.