System restore needed or are there other options

This problem has been ongoing but now I'm ready to do something about it! I accidentally changed (I think!) my powerbook's name so while I can see files from my windows machine on my mac, when in explorer, Windows says the path is invalid on my machine. In other words, it sees the mac, but cant access the files (file sharing is on). Is there a way to repair the path or is it best to just bite the bullet and reinstall the system? If so, what is the easiest way to back up my files, especially music and pictures? Thanks!
12 Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.7)

I don't know the answer, but I would like to think that someone has a simple answer for you. I suggest that you also post this problem in the Networking and Web forum.
Even if your problem has a simple solution, this is a good time to consider a backup strategy for your computer. You could buy something like a 200 GB firewire external hard drive. You could format it with at least two partitions, one big enough to hold a bootable version of your operating system and the other a large partition where you could store all of your music and other important files.
Some sources of info on backup strategies would be:
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/backuprecovery.html
and type "best way to back up your mac" in the search box at the top right of this screen. You will get lots of hits with good info.
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