How to make a HDD recovery

[RDS1220]

I plan on starting my own PC build. After all is done I wanted to do two things before I install any sofware. I want to make a copy of the HDD in case it crashes and I want to make a copy of the old ATI CCC drivers. I need to use 10.5 drivers in order to play COD. So my question is how do I do that? How do I create a HDD recovery CD and how do I save video drivers. Also what type of media device would I use for both (CD, thumb drive..)?

 

[office politics]

i use the following to backup drivers
WinDriverBackup - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

id use clonezilla to image the drive
DIY: Image your drives for free with Clonezilla | TechRepublic

 

[RDS1220]

So would you use winzip for the ATI drives and the clonezilla for the HDD?

 

[MindoverMaster]

That is what he said. Win Driver Backup to backup drivers. Clonezilla to image the drive.