IF erasing HD what is most important to save and from where?

I may have to erase my HD which is a good thing but from where would I get my applications and mail and web info from to make sure I save the important information stuff. From the HD icon or user (home) icon. What would the folders and files look like?

Hello Jan:
Out of curiosity, why erase your HD?
If OS X has severe problems, I would not erase and install. I would use the archive and install feature which installs a fresh copy of OS X while, at the same time, saving your files, programs, and settings:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
As an aside, backing up is always a good procedure before any software changes.
Barry
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