I would suggest doing a mysqldump and not just copying the files themselves.
I wouldnt keep any databases except for the ones that are needed for a web site.
The mysql databses will be reinstalled when you setup mysql through the installer.
Sorry to be a pain but do you have a link or an easy way of explaining how this process is done on a windows box? Does it even differ or do I just use the command line client? Whats the command? :ducks: (sorry and thanks)