Windows 10: If I reinstall Windows and choose to keep my files, what happens to the ProgramData folder?

Discus and support If I reinstall Windows and choose to keep my files, what happens to the ProgramData folder? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Will it get deleted or will i be able to save it to use it again after I reinstall the OS? Also, what happens to My Documents and AppData? submitted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/modernboxes212, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. If I reinstall Windows and choose to keep my files, what happens to the ProgramData folder?


    Will it get deleted or will i be able to save it to use it again after I reinstall the OS? Also, what happens to My Documents and AppData?

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    /u/modernboxes212, Nov 20, 2019
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  2. Jelu Cal Win User

    ProgramData-filder backup

    Hi,

    The ProgramData folder is usually located in the C: drive of your device. To locate the ProgramData folder, you can perform the following:

    • In File Explorer, click on the View tab.
    • Click on Options.
    • In the Folder Options window, click on the View tab.
    • Under the Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
    • Click on Apply.
    • Click on OK.

    Let us know how it goes after you've performed the steps.
     
    Jelu Cal, Nov 20, 2019
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 20, 2019
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  4. Mark Ole Win User

    If I reinstall Windows and choose to keep my files, what happens to the ProgramData folder?

    ProgramData folder what is it?

    Hi Kurtis,

    The ProgramData specifies the path to the program-data folder (normally C:\ProgramData). Unlike the Program Files folder, this folder can be used by applications to store data for standard users, because it does not require elevated permissions.

    The path can be on a volume other than the system drive and should not cause performance loss nor cause confusion to Windows , as long as it meets the following requirements:

    • It must be on an NTFS volume.
    • It can’t point to a drive that has a different copy of Windows on it.
    • It can’t contain any serviceable components

    Regards.
     
    Mark Ole, Nov 20, 2019
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