Frequent Question: Can I Reinstall Windows 10 Without Losing Files?

By using Repair Install, you can choose to reinstall Windows 10 while keeping all personal files, apps and settings, keeping personal files only, or keeping nothing. By using Reset This PC, you can do a fresh install to reset Windows 10 and keep personal files, or remove everything.

How do I reinstall Windows 10 but keep files?

You can download, create a new bootable copy, then perform a custom install, which will give you the option to recover your files from the Windows. old folder.
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You will then have 3 options:

1. Keep my files and Apps.
2. Keep my files.
3. Keep nothing.

Will reinstalling Windows 10 delete everything?

Although you’ll keep all of your files and software, the reinstallation will delete certain items such as custom fonts, system icons and Wi-Fi credentials. However, as part of the process, the setup will also create a Windows. old folder which should have everything from your previous installation.