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Cleaning install may remove your files depending on the settings and what you're cleaning.

Cleaning install may remove your files depending on the settings and what you're cleaning.

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asianxxnation
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03-10-2023, 09:37 PM
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You're facing a common issue with Windows upgrades. The evaluation version you have is time-limited, and the setup warning suggests that files from your previous Windows won't be retained during the upgrade process. Creating a folder on the root drive might help preserve some data, but it's not guaranteed to keep everything intact. It's best to back up important files before proceeding with the upgrade.
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03-10-2023, 09:37 PM #1

You're facing a common issue with Windows upgrades. The evaluation version you have is time-limited, and the setup warning suggests that files from your previous Windows won't be retained during the upgrade process. Creating a folder on the root drive might help preserve some data, but it's not guaranteed to keep everything intact. It's best to back up important files before proceeding with the upgrade.

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03-10-2023, 11:18 PM
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This action will erase all data on the drive, such as your newly created folder. Make sure to back up to another hard drive or flash drive.
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03-10-2023, 11:18 PM #2

This action will erase all data on the drive, such as your newly created folder. Make sure to back up to another hard drive or flash drive.

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03-23-2023, 12:42 AM
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I recall you could set up a fresh Windows while leaving all partitions intact except for the installation drive (where it's placed). That’s what I remember, though. I don’t believe it was a complete wipe.
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03-23-2023, 12:42 AM #3

I recall you could set up a fresh Windows while leaving all partitions intact except for the installation drive (where it's placed). That’s what I remember, though. I don’t believe it was a complete wipe.

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03-23-2023, 03:02 AM
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Yes, you can set up a new partition on your hard drive so Windows treats it as a separate drive. Even without a storage device, you can use tools like DiskPart or GParted to create and format a partition manually.
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Kramble921
03-23-2023, 03:02 AM #4

Yes, you can set up a new partition on your hard drive so Windows treats it as a separate drive. Even without a storage device, you can use tools like DiskPart or GParted to create and format a partition manually.

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03-24-2023, 10:17 AM
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Created an additional partition and installed Windows there. Next, transfer your files from the original partition and remove them, leaving you with a clean Windows installation and your data intact.
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03-24-2023, 10:17 AM #5

Created an additional partition and installed Windows there. Next, transfer your files from the original partition and remove them, leaving you with a clean Windows installation and your data intact.

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03-24-2023, 01:54 PM
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Ensure the ability to preserve your "My documents" files as Windows.old during installation. The tool should not remove anything, but a clean install involves formatting and a full reset.
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03-24-2023, 01:54 PM #6

Ensure the ability to preserve your "My documents" files as Windows.old during installation. The tool should not remove anything, but a clean install involves formatting and a full reset.

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04-10-2023, 07:45 AM
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I was curious about how to upgrade or install a new Windows version without disrupting existing applications (except those likely to change). In my view, this is mostly about managing the registry and adjusting drive letters.
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Ch3z_
04-10-2023, 07:45 AM #7

I was curious about how to upgrade or install a new Windows version without disrupting existing applications (except those likely to change). In my view, this is mostly about managing the registry and adjusting drive letters.

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04-16-2023, 04:50 AM
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I performed this action multiple times over the past few days using Windows 8.1 and 10. The software preserved all data inside a folder named Windows.old. To achieve a completely fresh setup, I had to rebuild the drive before beginning the installation.
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04-16-2023, 04:50 AM #8

I performed this action multiple times over the past few days using Windows 8.1 and 10. The software preserved all data inside a folder named Windows.old. To achieve a completely fresh setup, I had to rebuild the drive before beginning the installation.

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