Thread: Torrented games - reinstalling without .ISO files?

I have to send my computer in for repair at which point they are wiping my hard drive clean. I have to reinstall every program I have when I get it back, but can keep all of my data files.
I have a few torrented games on here but no longer have the .ISO files to them. They are fully installed and everything. Is there a way to just save all of the game data and somehow reinstall them again when I get my computer back without the .ISOs? I would rather not have to go through the process of downloading them all again.
Thanks!

which point they are wiping my hard drive clean

do you mean they're going to format your hard drive and install a fresh os?

I would assume so. I just know that everything on my hard drive will no longer be there haha

Well, I think you cannot, coz when you install games many entries in the registry are added/modified etc...

The only solution you have if your hardware isnt changing and if you actual os is clean (virus free) -if so, wth are they going to wipe it!- you can make an image of your drive C: and restore it after that... and you'll have your same OS with all your programs and games ready to use...

Why are they wiping it? Malware infection? Unless its a specific infection, if they have to wipe it to clean it, they probably arent very good.

If its malware, and you want to save money, and don't mind taking some time, I'd recommend going to a forum like

whatthetech or geeks2go

They have trained malware volunteers there who will guide you through cleaning your computer by giving you instructions and analyzing the logs that you post for them. The average volunteer there is far more knowledgeable than the average tech guy at the computer shop. Only downside is you have to take the time to DIY (following their instructions), and it can take days due to the communication lag that would take place in wokring with someone on a forum