monobta.blogg.se - august 2023

Question from Microsoft Community Does reinstalling Windows delete files? My question is, if I reinstall Windows 10, will it delete the data on my laptop or do I have to back it all up into a hard drive? I don't recall where I put my CD, but I have my product key. I have an issue with my laptop and I was told to resolve that issue, I'd need to reinstall Windows 10. Sign in with your credentials to get to your desktop.Can I just reinstall Windows 10 without losing files? Depending on the options you set, it will keep all your files, apps, and user accounts.

Click on Install to start the repair install of Windows 11.ĭone! Windows 11 will restart your device several times, and lead you to the lock screen.

Otherwise, you won't be able to cancel it later. Note: It is safe to close the setup wizard at this step and cancel the repair install process. Also, Nothing is the only option that will be available if your installation media doesn't match the installed Windows 11 version or language.

Now, you can select Keep personal files and apps, Keep personal files only, and Nothing.

On the Ready to install page, click the Change what to keep link.

Wait for the setup program to check for the available free space.

Click on Accept in the license terms dialog.

Setup will check your PC and show a license agreement.

This will save you from downloading a new build (if available).

In the Install Windows 11 dialog, click on Change how Setup downloads updates.

You may be prompted by User Account Control.

Double-click your ISO file, or insert your USB drive, and click on the setup.exe file.Disable or suspend BitLocker for your system drive if you have it encrypted.You shouldn't disable the built-in Windows Defender app. Disable your antivirus software if you are using a third-party solution.Repair Install Windows 11 with In-place Upgrade This post will show you how to perform a repair install of Windows 11 by doing an in-place upgrade without losing your data. Your installation media should support the same language as the OS you want to repair.with the same edition, version and build number (or higher) of the OS. You need a bootable media or an ISO file.

you can repair install Windows 11 from a running Window 11 instance.

You can only perform Windows 11 In-place Upgrade from within the running OS.Before proceeding, you need to know the following.