What do you do to get your internet back?

[derlinke]

If you reinstall windows what do you do to get your internet back? Do you have to start a new network or is the one from your previous install already there? Also, is there any way to save your stuff on clean install?

 

[kword88]

near the end of the installation process, win7 sets up your network with a little input from you. if you think win7 wont recognize your network adapter during installation, it would be a good idea to put the driver on a usb flash drive so you can install it later.

what "stuff" are you referring to? if by save, you mean backup,yes. if you mean retain files already on the hard disk, no.

 

[mckillwashere]

if you mean retain files already on the hard disk, no.

That is not correct
When you do a clean install and DO NOT format the hard drive Windows creates a windows.old folder.
How to clean install and make Windows.old
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20146-custom-install-windows-7-a.html
How to restore
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/16282-windows-old-folder-restore-into-new-installation.html