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Does installing Windows 10 from USB delete everything?


Please be inform that installing Windows 10 will erase all the files/folder on C: driveC: driveThe two most common form factors for modern HDDs are 3.5-inch, for desktop computers, and 2.5-inch, primarily for laptops. HDDs are connected to systems by standard interface cables such as PATA (Parallel ATA), SATA (Serial ATA), USB or SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) cables.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hard_disk_driveHard disk drive – Wikipedia and it will re-install fresh file and folder of Windows 10. I recommend you to perform automatic repair, performing automatic repair will not erase any of your personal data’s.

Will I lose data if I install Windows 10 from USB?

By using installation disk to perform a clean install, your data won’t be delete, but will be moved to Windows. old folder in the root directory of C: drive after installing.

Does installing Windows 10 delete everything?

Yes, upgrading from Windows 7 or a later version will preserve your personal files (documents, music, pictures, videos, downloads, favorites, contacts etc, applications (ie. Microsoft Office, Adobe applications etc), games and settings (ie. passwords, custom dictionary, application settings).

How do I reinstall Windows 10 without losing data and programs with USB?

Double-click the Setup.exe file at the root directory. Choose the correct option when prompted to “Download and install updates.” Choose the option if your computer is connected to the internet. If not, select “Not right now.” Click “Next” to continue. Click on “Change what to keep” in the subsequent popup window.

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