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.
Can I reinstall Windows 10 from USB without losing files?
By using Repair Install, you can choose to install 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.
Can you reinstall Windows 10 without losing programs?
If this sounds familiar, we have covered a similar process using Windows 10’s built-in “Reset this PC” option, but that removes your programs and only retains your files and settings on the newly installed operating system, whereas again, the in-place upgrade even preserves the software you have installed.
