Shoutbox

I need to format my comp, and I have 19GB to backup, and I'm not gonna be able to do that with CDs, so I'm trying to find another way.

The only way I've came up with is this:

Use Partition Magic to split my 80gig HD, into two partitions:

- 60GB (with windows etc on)

- 20GB (with NOTHING on)
             
Then put all the stuff I NEED to keep, onto the 20 GB partition.

Format the 60 GB, and install windows on it, then use Partition Magic to merge the 20 and the 60 together to make ONE full 80 GB hard drive?

Would that work, without me loosing any of the files i need to back up?

I need to do this by tomorrow, so any response will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.