Restoring Application Data and Local Settings\Application Data

I have been searching for the answer to this question, but I'm unable to find
any satisfactory information.

I did a complete format and reinstall of windows xp. I have all of my
Application Data and Local Settings\Application Data backed up. I know I can
selectively restore some of the settings and information, but I was wondering
if I could simply copy the backup folders in totality and be done with it. I
have made extensive customizations to most of my applications and I already
have at least 3 days of reinstallation to do with default settings. It will
take me at least that many more if I have to recustomize everything.

And if I can restore the settings this way, can I do it before I reinstall
all programs, or should I wait until I restore the program before restoring
the settings?

Thanks for any help you can provide!!

Diane

Sorry for the double post! I got confused trying to enable the email reply
feature! Please delete this thread if possible!!!!

Thanks

Diane

dirkthedog wrote:
>I have been searching for the answer to this question, but I'm unable to find
>any satisfactory information.
>
>I did a complete format and reinstall of windows xp. I have all of my
>Application Data and Local Settings\Application Data backed up. I know I can
>selectively restore some of the settings and information, but I was wondering
>if I could simply copy the backup folders in totality and be done with it. I
>have made extensive customizations to most of my applications and I already
>have at least 3 days of reinstallation to do with default settings. It will
>take me at least that many more if I have to recustomize everything.
>
>And if I can restore the settings this way, can I do it before I reinstall
>all programs, or should I wait until I restore the program before restoring
>the settings?
>
>Thanks for any help you can provide!!
>
>Diane