Getting to Task Manager.....

ok so i will be reFormating if you will … does anyone know the best way to save the files i want … i dont have a dvd burner. only CDR … i know music is on ipod no worrys there but like my pic and all other files … would it be better to zip all files and make cd’s … is this kinda my only way… and also does anyone have a xp disc that i can have for 2 days or so to do this… or how much will it run me for someone on here to do it ???

let me know