Will my downloaded files remain intact after upgrading to Windows 11?

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Will my downloaded files remain intact after upgrading to Windows 11?

Will my downloaded files remain intact after upgrading to Windows 11?

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saver05
Junior Member

19

01-05-2021, 05:40 PM

#1

I discovered the ASUS driver files for Windows 11 and am planning to switch from Windows 10. My concern is preserving my video game downloads across the three 3TB 7200 HDDs without an operating system, as they might be lost during the upgrade. The OS remains on my small M.2 SSD.

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saver05

01-05-2021, 05:40 PM #1

I discovered the ASUS driver files for Windows 11 and am planning to switch from Windows 10. My concern is preserving my video game downloads across the three 3TB 7200 HDDs without an operating system, as they might be lost during the upgrade. The OS remains on my small M.2 SSD.

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ByCaresHDYT
Junior Member

11

01-06-2021, 02:27 PM

#2

The operating system is installed on my limited capacity M.2 SSD.
If it's running on a different storage device, your downloads should remain intact—though we're discussing a Steam game library? Confirm that all other drives except the one you're setting up are disconnected.
For an upgrade via the internal route, you'll need to format and reinstall the OS yourself after the upgrade, as the process can encounter some internal issues. If you're installing Windows 11 by first formatting the drive from Windows 10, skip this previous note.

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ByCaresHDYT

01-06-2021, 02:27 PM #2

The operating system is installed on my limited capacity M.2 SSD.
If it's running on a different storage device, your downloads should remain intact—though we're discussing a Steam game library? Confirm that all other drives except the one you're setting up are disconnected.
For an upgrade via the internal route, you'll need to format and reinstall the OS yourself after the upgrade, as the process can encounter some internal issues. If you're installing Windows 11 by first formatting the drive from Windows 10, skip this previous note.

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Briana04
Junior Member

45

01-06-2021, 08:26 PM

#3

When you possess just a single copy of something, it's easy to misplace it. For the downloads you care about, you must make copies.

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Briana04

01-06-2021, 08:26 PM #3

When you possess just a single copy of something, it's easy to misplace it. For the downloads you care about, you must make copies.

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emogirl101
Member

160

01-07-2021, 04:40 AM

#4

Ensure all other drives are removed from the system. Initiate a reliable backup procedure. It seems you may have only a single copy available—what steps would you take if that drive failed immediately?

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emogirl101

01-07-2021, 04:40 AM #4

Ensure all other drives are removed from the system. Initiate a reliable backup procedure. It seems you may have only a single copy available—what steps would you take if that drive failed immediately?

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LuvmyKitty
Member

179

01-08-2021, 11:42 PM

#5

- Full system specs available upon request.
- Supported operating system: Windows 11.
- Available free space on the drive: [Insert amount].
- Note: The current free space may not be sufficient for an upgrade.

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LuvmyKitty

01-08-2021, 11:42 PM #5

- Full system specs available upon request.
- Supported operating system: Windows 11.
- Available free space on the drive: [Insert amount].
- Note: The current free space may not be sufficient for an upgrade.