Removing all files while keeping certain applications running on Windows.
Removing all files while keeping certain applications running on Windows.
Hi, I understand your situation. You need to remove all data from your dad’s old Windows laptop except the Microsoft Office programs, but formatting would erase everything. Is there a faster method besides manual deletion?
Another approach is to generate a snapshot of the system partition after all Windows and applications are installed. To remove everything except the installed programs, you can restore this snapshot. It usually requires around 20 minutes. Click the provided link for further details.
This instruction doesn't affect current configurations. You can generate a new account, assign administrator privileges, then access the updated profile to remove the existing one. Verify that no files were stored in unexpected places. All applications will stay intact.