I am formatting a Windows 7 64 bit based PC. To speed the new installation, I would like, before the format, to export all the present settings (energy saving, folders view, etc.). How can I do this? Is there a built-in utility or a third party software? Thank you!

That's what Windows Easy Transfer (WET) is for. Start>Accessories>System Tools>Windows Easy TransferPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Addition to Rick, you can refer to the following link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Transfer-files-and-settings-from-another-computer Niki Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

thank you!