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Transition smoothly from Windows 10 to 8.1 while keeping your data intact.

Transition smoothly from Windows 10 to 8.1 while keeping your data intact.

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DIDIx13
Member
90
10-21-2016, 01:44 AM
#1
Hello everyone, I'm facing some gaming problems after switching to Windows 10 TP. It seems the installation overwrote my 8.1 Pro even though I tried dual booting. Now I'm stuck with 10 TP instead. I'm wondering if it's possible to revert back to 8.1 Pro without wiping everything, or if I can still dual boot 10 with 8.1 since I'm already on it. When I moved from 8.1 to 10, all my programs and games stayed intact.
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DIDIx13
10-21-2016, 01:44 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm facing some gaming problems after switching to Windows 10 TP. It seems the installation overwrote my 8.1 Pro even though I tried dual booting. Now I'm stuck with 10 TP instead. I'm wondering if it's possible to revert back to 8.1 Pro without wiping everything, or if I can still dual boot 10 with 8.1 since I'm already on it. When I moved from 8.1 to 10, all my programs and games stayed intact.

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CookieTroll25
Junior Member
2
10-21-2016, 02:44 PM
#2
Backing up files and performing a clean installation ensures data safety and a fresh start.
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CookieTroll25
10-21-2016, 02:44 PM #2

Backing up files and performing a clean installation ensures data safety and a fresh start.

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craftingsami
Member
98
10-21-2016, 07:15 PM
#3
The optimal method for backing up your files involves using reliable tools like cloud services or external drives. Ensure you follow proper steps to avoid data loss and streamline the process.
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craftingsami
10-21-2016, 07:15 PM #3

The optimal method for backing up your files involves using reliable tools like cloud services or external drives. Ensure you follow proper steps to avoid data loss and streamline the process.

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SwapperTBS
Junior Member
4
10-21-2016, 07:34 PM
#4
Mostly it's just documents, but there are some creative elements like movies and storytelling in how they're presented.
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SwapperTBS
10-21-2016, 07:34 PM #4

Mostly it's just documents, but there are some creative elements like movies and storytelling in how they're presented.

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_Pilif
Member
114
10-23-2016, 02:34 AM
#5
Documents, images, Photoshop files, AE files, Vegas files, videos, games, and programs are all items I don’t wish to reinstall or can’t. Specifically, I’m referring to Battlefield 3/4 because they’re around 20 GB each.
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_Pilif
10-23-2016, 02:34 AM #5

Documents, images, Photoshop files, AE files, Vegas files, videos, games, and programs are all items I don’t wish to reinstall or can’t. Specifically, I’m referring to Battlefield 3/4 because they’re around 20 GB each.

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S1NS
Junior Member
25
10-26-2016, 12:14 PM
#6
No option exists to reduce the version. The best approach is to create a backup and perform a clean installation.
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S1NS
10-26-2016, 12:14 PM #6

No option exists to reduce the version. The best approach is to create a backup and perform a clean installation.

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nicole92604
Junior Member
39
10-27-2016, 09:44 AM
#7
The simplest and most affordable option is to save your files to the cloud, perform a fresh installation, and then re-download everything, or consider using an additional storage device.
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nicole92604
10-27-2016, 09:44 AM #7

The simplest and most affordable option is to save your files to the cloud, perform a fresh installation, and then re-download everything, or consider using an additional storage device.

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DantehIsGay
Posting Freak
902
10-27-2016, 06:28 PM
#8
They operate by storing data on separate drives—your external HDD and your internal Seagate drives. The best option depends on your needs; if you need fast access and space efficiency, consider combining them with a NAS or cloud sync.
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DantehIsGay
10-27-2016, 06:28 PM #8

They operate by storing data on separate drives—your external HDD and your internal Seagate drives. The best option depends on your needs; if you need fast access and space efficiency, consider combining them with a NAS or cloud sync.

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BillyJoelMan
Member
140
10-27-2016, 09:29 PM
#9
Consider your options carefully before proceeding.
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BillyJoelMan
10-27-2016, 09:29 PM #9

Consider your options carefully before proceeding.

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rosaliE65
Member
211
10-29-2016, 09:32 AM
#10
You have access to online storage for saving files. I typically use Dropbox, but it's not the optimal choice. You might consider backing up to an external drive, though it would be slower via USB.
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rosaliE65
10-29-2016, 09:32 AM #10

You have access to online storage for saving files. I typically use Dropbox, but it's not the optimal choice. You might consider backing up to an external drive, though it would be slower via USB.

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