How to Backup Yours Drivers Before Formatting Windows

How to Backup Yours Drivers Before Formatting Windows

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1 Video View·Apr 23, 2026  #WindowsTips #PCRepair #TechTutorial

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Ever formatted your PC and ended up with no Wi-Fi, no sound, or a blurry screen? Don't let a fresh Windows install turn into a tech nightmare. In this video, I’ll show you a powerful, built-in Windows method to backup every single driver on your system—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Audio, and Chipset—before you format, and restore them in minutes without needing an internet connection.

You don't need third-party software or sketchy websites to find missing drivers. Using the built-in Windows DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool, you can export your current drivers to a USB drive and reinstall them instantly after your OS fresh install.

** IMPORTANT NOTE **
This method works perfectly for almost all internal hardware drivers. Please note: Dedicated graphics card drivers (Nvidia/AMD) require a fresh download from the manufacturer's official website for the best performance.

** THE DISM COMMAND **
Copy and paste this command into your Administrator Command Prompt (ensure you change ""D"" to your actual USB drive letter):

dism /online /export-driver /destination:D:\drivers