hi,
I'm using Windows XP Professional SP2. I wonder if I could back up the file installed from the WEB page LIKE yahoo MESSENGER so that I can EASILY re-install it later if its uninstalled or lost due to some reasons without having to have internet connection coz for yahoo messenger whole setup file isn't available in the site for DOWNLOAD. And, everytime I format my computer for any reason I've to re-install it from the site through internet taking *censored* lot of time as in my area the internet connection is too slow.

regards,
JayIf you separate your data from your operating system, by having a partitioned drive, you should just make a drive image, as this is probably the safest backup you can have.Sure, you can save those downloaded files.  Why not?  If you're downloading a program and have an option to either Save or Run the file once the download is finished, choose Save.  Then, you can start the installation by double-clicking on the file.  And, simply keep the downloaded file on a separate partition, or burn it to a CD or DVD, or save it to an external drive, etc.