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10-08-2016, 05:59 AM

I need to reinstall Windows 10 using the Defender Startup option because I’m having issues. I want to make sure my programs stay safe and secure. I own two 2X1 TB SSDs—one is the boot device (no RAID) and the other is a separate drive. There’s also a 2TB Seagate external drive. I have Steam, Uplay, and other apps set up perfectly for me, but I want to protect everything. My second SSD is almost empty. Can you guide me on securing all my data?

victordub44

10-08-2016, 05:59 AM #1

Doctor_Pi
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10-08-2016, 10:00 AM

Are you asking about a safe installation of Windows while preserving your existing software?

Doctor_Pi

10-08-2016, 10:00 AM #2

Are you asking about a safe installation of Windows while preserving your existing software?

3Edge
Senior Member

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10-11-2016, 02:33 AM

You can store all your preferences in Vegas and other applications; Steam retains your saves so even after unplugging drives during formatting, it will locate the installed games when you reinstall Steam with the same installation folder. Uplay and Origin function similarly, maintaining settings across most titles (save in main games). I suggest ninite.com for bulk installation of all your programs.

3Edge

10-11-2016, 02:33 AM #3

rosie2435
Senior Member

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10-11-2016, 02:58 AM

You can easily perform a clean installation of Windows and restore your files. Also, why choose Windows 10 when you can stick with Windows 7 as your main operating system? I prefer the genuine version over the one running in VirtualBox.

rosie2435

10-11-2016, 02:58 AM #4

LorrenK
Senior Member

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10-12-2016, 11:00 AM

It also monitors Windows 7. I suggest using Win3.1 or older – no surveillance involved.

LorrenK

10-12-2016, 11:00 AM #5

It also monitors Windows 7. I suggest using Win3.1 or older – no surveillance involved.

ssauce
Member

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10-12-2016, 05:30 PM

Yes, you can remove all spy software on Windows 10.

ssauce

10-12-2016, 05:30 PM #6

Yes, you can remove all spy software on Windows 10.

TommyTheLommy
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10-20-2016, 06:34 PM

That’s completely unreasonable. It’s already facing a steep decline in backing, and many projects will cease to receive it. Plus, there’s no compatibility with the latest DirectX releases.

TommyTheLommy

10-20-2016, 06:34 PM #7

That’s completely unreasonable. It’s already facing a steep decline in backing, and many projects will cease to receive it. Plus, there’s no compatibility with the latest DirectX releases.