F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems What's up?

What's up?

What's up?

Pages (2): Previous 1 2
R
Ron437
Junior Member
14
12-15-2016, 09:00 AM
#11
I have two partitions labeled C and D, and I may have misled you.
R
Ron437
12-15-2016, 09:00 AM #11

I have two partitions labeled C and D, and I may have misled you.

D
DuWop
Member
53
12-17-2016, 11:46 AM
#12
God...
D
DuWop
12-17-2016, 11:46 AM #12

God...

C
Choco_Spy
Junior Member
40
12-17-2016, 01:16 PM
#13
Sorry so... the folder setup with "program files", "Windows", and "Users" is the one Windows uses on your system. When you reinstall, you get several choices... you can simply add it on top of the existing setup, which will erase everything Windows normally creates during installation while keeping the original folders intact. You also have the option to format the partition and start fresh, which will completely remove all data from that section. This means you’ll lose any files, downloads, games, backups, or saved games unless you transfer them elsewhere first. It’s safe to say you risk losing everything on any drive with this method. Usually I prefer the second choice so you get a clean start without losing your important files—just make sure you move what matters beforehand. This should cover all downloads, documents, photos, backups, and game saves (many are now stored online but still exist locally). Hope this helps!
C
Choco_Spy
12-17-2016, 01:16 PM #13

Sorry so... the folder setup with "program files", "Windows", and "Users" is the one Windows uses on your system. When you reinstall, you get several choices... you can simply add it on top of the existing setup, which will erase everything Windows normally creates during installation while keeping the original folders intact. You also have the option to format the partition and start fresh, which will completely remove all data from that section. This means you’ll lose any files, downloads, games, backups, or saved games unless you transfer them elsewhere first. It’s safe to say you risk losing everything on any drive with this method. Usually I prefer the second choice so you get a clean start without losing your important files—just make sure you move what matters beforehand. This should cover all downloads, documents, photos, backups, and game saves (many are now stored online but still exist locally). Hope this helps!

Pages (2): Previous 1 2