Upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 seamlessly. No backup options available. Mostly.

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Luiisss
Member

164

06-16-2016, 01:01 AM

This summer Windows 10 is set to launch, and I’m eager to get it. But here’s my challenge: I’ll be away, using a laptop, and there’s no way to safely back up my data. My device is a GS70 Stealth Pro with three 128GB SSDs and an 1TB HDD, but I can’t open the back panel because of warranty restrictions. What options do I have? Thanks!

Luiisss

06-16-2016, 01:01 AM #1

Neyome45
Member

06-16-2016, 06:15 AM

Save all important information to your hard drive. If there’s a loss of data on your SSDs, it would be less likely because the drive isn’t running it.

Neyome45

06-16-2016, 06:15 AM #2

Save all important information to your hard drive. If there’s a loss of data on your SSDs, it would be less likely because the drive isn’t running it.

palunka2
Member

06-19-2016, 10:51 AM

It seems you're trying to recall where the old files are stored. They might be in a directory named 'old program files'.

palunka2

06-19-2016, 10:51 AM #3

It seems you're trying to recall where the old files are stored. They might be in a directory named 'old program files'.

Geras9211
Member

06-21-2016, 05:08 PM

Consider cloud backup, external storage, or simply wait for an opportunity to upgrade your operating system. You won’t lose any files—just a minor update like changing Android or iOS versions.

Geras9211

06-21-2016, 05:08 PM #4

Consider cloud backup, external storage, or simply wait for an opportunity to upgrade your operating system. You won’t lose any files—just a minor update like changing Android or iOS versions.

rbarker2006
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 06:47 PM

I prefer not to receive another external drive, even though I require a fresh thumb drive following the recent lawn mower incident.

rbarker2006

06-21-2016, 06:47 PM #5

I prefer not to receive another external drive, even though I require a fresh thumb drive following the recent lawn mower incident.

MoathyJr
Member

164

07-13-2016, 03:33 AM

It's found in "Windows.old," though some folks worry about losing files. There were cases where users went from version 8 to 8.1 and lost their data.

MoathyJr

07-13-2016, 03:33 AM #6

It's found in "Windows.old," though some folks worry about losing files. There were cases where users went from version 8 to 8.1 and lost their data.

RetroNoob
Member

07-13-2016, 08:43 AM

I think I’ll try to save it somewhere in the cloud, though the connection isn’t great there. Even uploading Windows 10 will be tough.

RetroNoob

07-13-2016, 08:43 AM #7

I think I’ll try to save it somewhere in the cloud, though the connection isn’t great there. Even uploading Windows 10 will be tough.

remixoverdrive
Junior Member

07-20-2016, 10:25 AM

It will be secure on your 1TB storage device, and nothing from that drive will be affected by the update.

remixoverdrive

07-20-2016, 10:25 AM #8

It will be secure on your 1TB storage device, and nothing from that drive will be affected by the update.