Windows 10: After reinstalling windows, which removed all of my files, I still have an immense amount...

Discus and support After reinstalling windows, which removed all of my files, I still have an immense amount... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; As the title says, i had to reinstall windows 10 due to corrupted files. After reinstalling windows and having all my files disappear, I expected to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Walter yosmite, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. WALTER YOSMITE
    Walter yosmite Win User

    After reinstalling windows, which removed all of my files, I still have an immense amount...


    As the title says, i had to reinstall windows 10 due to corrupted files. After reinstalling windows and having all my files disappear, I expected to see my hard drive to be nearly empty. However, after checking my pc, it still shows about 600 GBs of space being taken up. I just wanted to ask if theres a way to fix this besides formatting.

    :)
     
    Walter yosmite, Dec 16, 2018
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  2. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User

    Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

    Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

    So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
    @FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh:
     
    puma99dk|, Dec 16, 2018
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  3. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User
    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Dec 16, 2018
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  4. JPIERCE55
    jpierce55 Win User

    After reinstalling windows, which removed all of my files, I still have an immense amount...

    Reinstall Windows?

    You don't need to reinstall windows. Go to the device manager and remove uninstall the processor and motherboard drivers listed. When you start the system back up you should be able to re-install the new ones. I just changed my mobo/processor Friday, everything is fine.

    BTW I have seen some reviews that state practically no difference in using more than 2gb of ram.
     
    jpierce55, Dec 16, 2018
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