Setting up Windows while keeping existing applications intact

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dhu666
Member

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01-27-2016, 07:39 AM

You can upgrade to a fresh Windows version while keeping your current apps intact. There are options like Windows Update, Windows Update via Settings, or using a recovery media to restore your existing software.

dhu666

01-27-2016, 07:39 AM #1

Creed_MC
Junior Member

01-27-2016, 11:35 AM

You’re sure Windows will prompt about upgrading or starting fresh, right? I believe upgrading should retain your installed programs.

Creed_MC

01-27-2016, 11:35 AM #2

You’re sure Windows will prompt about upgrading or starting fresh, right? I believe upgrading should retain your installed programs.

MooMoo2011
Senior Member

690

01-30-2016, 10:38 PM

Don't reinstall Windows unless necessary. Creating a checklist beforehand can save a lot of time, and tools like Ninite can help with basic setup afterward.

MooMoo2011

01-30-2016, 10:38 PM #3

Don't reinstall Windows unless necessary. Creating a checklist beforehand can save a lot of time, and tools like Ninite can help with basic setup afterward.

Wero27
Junior Member

01-31-2016, 04:26 AM

No problem at all! Let me know how I can assist you further.

Wero27

01-31-2016, 04:26 AM #4

No problem at all! Let me know how I can assist you further.

Bartekdwarf
Posting Freak

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01-31-2016, 07:22 PM

Choosing to retain old windows files allows copying-pasting them back in. This isn't assured to succeed. If other software is already installed elsewhere, it's more likely to function again once you reinstall only on the OS drive. You may also need to re-upload some files to the AppData folder.

Bartekdwarf

01-31-2016, 07:22 PM #5