Restore Windows 10 completely without deleting any files or applications (documents, games, videos, etc.)

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Restore Windows 10 completely without deleting any files or applications (documents, games, videos, etc.)

timders98
Junior Member

11-26-2016, 01:42 PM

Based on my knowledge, using the official tool on your USB to reinstall Windows can help you restore it without impacting other data. Just be sure to back up important files first to avoid any mistakes.

timders98

11-26-2016, 01:42 PM #1

DaMagicShovel
Junior Member

11-26-2016, 03:07 PM

Begin by creating a backup, because issues can always arise. Usually, when you reinstall from a USB drive, everything gets erased and starts over. Then copy all the necessary files back to the new system.

DaMagicShovel

11-26-2016, 03:07 PM #2

ZethPlays
Member

195

11-26-2016, 05:46 PM

It's named a refresh install, it keeps your files and preferences but removes all installed software, requiring you to reinstall each one. It's preferable to make a manual backup and perform a clean setup.

ZethPlays

11-26-2016, 05:46 PM #3

PrettyDaisy1
Junior Member

11-28-2016, 12:17 AM

Is the system starting properly? If yes, you can perform a refresh and retain your data, though I’m not confident about 100% reliability.

PrettyDaisy1

11-28-2016, 12:17 AM #4

Is the system starting properly? If yes, you can perform a refresh and retain your data, though I’m not confident about 100% reliability.

Okeinshield
Senior Member

595

11-28-2016, 12:45 AM

Why do you need to reinstall the system? Perhaps you have a simple issue to resolve, and we’re here to assist?

Okeinshield

11-28-2016, 12:45 AM #5

Why do you need to reinstall the system? Perhaps you have a simple issue to resolve, and we’re here to assist?