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Discus and support "Your files, apps, and settings can't be kept because your current version of Windows might... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have downloaded Windows 1909 a bunch of times before and never got this message till now. Is there a way to fix this? Currently trying to do a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by OmegaMalkior, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. "Your files, apps, and settings can't be kept because your current version of Windows might...


    I have downloaded Windows 1909 a bunch of times before and never got this message till now. Is there a way to fix this? Currently trying to do a refresh/install of Windows 1909 to my laptop which currently is running Windows Insider 2004, but it's only giving me the option to delete everything without keeping any file. I have downgraded this way in the past before without issue, but not sure why this message is popping up now. Already tried changing default language pack and seeing if my drive letters all match not my photo but they are all set to C:\ my photo which is the default. Any advice on how to fix this is appreciated

    :)
     
    OmegaMalkior, Feb 24, 2020
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  2. monim1 Win User

    EMUI

    Here's the steps to update EMUI 4.1.1 to 5.0 :
    • Download the EMUI 5.0(desired version) .zip file, and unzip it.
    • Place the .hwt file in the HWThemes folder from your phone.
    • Using the Themes app, apply the new theme.
    • Restart the phone, in order to see all the new changes.
    And you’re done!
     
    monim1, Feb 24, 2020
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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, Feb 24, 2020
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  4. "Your files, apps, and settings can't be kept because your current version of Windows might...

    Files from previous version access

    Hi,

    I believe the file association might be corrupt. I would suggest you to check if the reader app is set as the default app to handle PDF files. Open control panel and then click on the item 'Default programs' and then click on 'Set default programs'. Click
    on the reader app in the listed programs and click on the option 'Set this program as default' to set the program as default application for PDF files. Try these steps and let us know the results.
     
    Bennet Martin, Feb 24, 2020
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