How can I keep my old software?

Hi, I'm planning to clean install my mac, but how can I keep my software that is already in there? Because I do not have the cd to reinstall it after the clean install.

GMS ny wrote:
But, I'm planning to erase all my hardisk, for security. Because i've been using my mac (leopard) for several years without any update. So I'm afraid that there are virus, bugs, worms, etc in my hard drive.
Unless you kept the original installer packages or can download or use the installer disks again, there is no way to save all the programs as those might be infected too.
Preferably it's best to maintain bootable clones on separate drives to restore a older system and software you can't get anymore.
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