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I'm really frustrated. I attempted to reinstall Windows 10 Pro.

I'm really frustrated. I attempted to reinstall Windows 10 Pro.

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DriveIn
Senior Member
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04-12-2016, 10:15 AM
#1
You had Windows 10 Pro N installed but a Windows 10 Pro key that doesn't work with the N version. After reinstalling Windows 10 Pro, it warned you that your software would be removed unless files were kept. Contrary to that, your files were deleted and the software remained but didn’t function properly. I tried Recuva from Piriform, but the entries were too many and unclear. There are no restore options in the system. Are there other possibilities?
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DriveIn
04-12-2016, 10:15 AM #1

You had Windows 10 Pro N installed but a Windows 10 Pro key that doesn't work with the N version. After reinstalling Windows 10 Pro, it warned you that your software would be removed unless files were kept. Contrary to that, your files were deleted and the software remained but didn’t function properly. I tried Recuva from Piriform, but the entries were too many and unclear. There are no restore options in the system. Are there other possibilities?

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Ygr1k
Member
218
04-12-2016, 08:44 PM
#2
Backups? Recover and testdisk are solid tools, just let them operate. If you truly value your information, consider sending it to a specialist.
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Ygr1k
04-12-2016, 08:44 PM #2

Backups? Recover and testdisk are solid tools, just let them operate. If you truly value your information, consider sending it to a specialist.

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Marcustheduke
Senior Member
679
04-13-2016, 06:03 PM
#3
This might not be useful at the moment... but it’s good practice to back up your files. If you’re using Windows, look for a folder named Windows.old on your C: drive. Explore the C:\Users directory to see if a new user was added during a system change—your files could be hidden there. Try searching the entire C: drive with any part of a missing file’s name. If they’re completely gone, consider using a recovery tool such as Recuva. ALWAYS restore any found files to another location! A USB flash drive or external HDD works well for this task.
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Marcustheduke
04-13-2016, 06:03 PM #3

This might not be useful at the moment... but it’s good practice to back up your files. If you’re using Windows, look for a folder named Windows.old on your C: drive. Explore the C:\Users directory to see if a new user was added during a system change—your files could be hidden there. Try searching the entire C: drive with any part of a missing file’s name. If they’re completely gone, consider using a recovery tool such as Recuva. ALWAYS restore any found files to another location! A USB flash drive or external HDD works well for this task.

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Dj_104
Member
202
04-15-2016, 03:28 PM
#4
It's not limited to windows.old in the C: folder. I often save files there by hand, though it’s meant for them.
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Dj_104
04-15-2016, 03:28 PM #4

It's not limited to windows.old in the C: folder. I often save files there by hand, though it’s meant for them.

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AJPlayzMC2
Member
64
04-16-2016, 12:54 PM
#5
Here’s what appears on your C: Drive page:
[PrntScr](http://prntscr.com/eqlpys)
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AJPlayzMC2
04-16-2016, 12:54 PM #5

Here’s what appears on your C: Drive page:
[PrntScr](http://prntscr.com/eqlpys)

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heroboy17
Senior Member
528
04-17-2016, 09:30 PM
#6
Ensure hidden and system folders appear. Also, review the Users folder to identify any unfamiliar user accounts.
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heroboy17
04-17-2016, 09:30 PM #6

Ensure hidden and system folders appear. Also, review the Users folder to identify any unfamiliar user accounts.