Windows 10: Can I backup MS Paint?

One that I have taken a copy of while it still exists is sdclt.exe/sdclt.exe.mui, the 'Backup & Restore (Windows 7)' app. If/when it is removed it will be an interesting experiment to see if it still works. The command line to run its 'create a system image' function is:
sdclt.exe /BLBBACKUPWIZARD

 

So I am currently on Windows 7 but I am dual booting with 10. I heard Paint is being removed but added back to the Store...Why?

Anyway...is it possible to find all the proper files and back it up so when it is removed I can simply paste them back into the System 32 folder?

:)

 

Changing Microsoft account *and* keeping/transfering all settings/content of current MS account - How!?

Hi,

I created a new Microsoft account that I would like to associate with my existing WP8 device and a new one.

As I understand, I need to reset my phone to enable the new account, doing so deletes all settings, and the backup option only allows to backup to the current MS account.

Which creates the predicament, how can I backup all (settings/apps/content/etc..) while changing MS accounts at the same time!?

Is there an app that can backup everything (not just media) and then restore to the reset phone with the new MS account?

Any help appreciated- thank you!

 

device backups

I made a backup of Lumia 925 on my profile, since then got a 930 lumia.

I gave the 925 to another user with their own ms account.... How can I now restore my old 925 backup on this 925 that have a different Ms account.

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thanks

 

This is what Paint says in the latest W10 versions:

 

You can copy and paste them anywhere you want. There are two files you require: mspaint.exe and mspaint.exe.mui. The first can be found in C:\Windows\System32\ the .mui file is in a language-specific sub-folder of System32, for a US English install that would be C:\Windows\System32\en-US (for me it's C:\Windows\System32\en-GB).

Copy mspaint.exe to a folder of your choice (I have made a 'C:\Program Files\Old Windows apps' folder). Create the en-us (or en-gb, etc.) subfolder in your chosen folder and put a copy of mspaint.exe.mui there. You can now create a shortcut to run Paint from this folder.

The advantage of using a folder other than System32 is that your mspaint will never get replaced/removed by an upgrade. In fact, you can keep different versions in separate folders and run them simultaneously if you wish, as I have done here with the 1709 and a previous version. Spot the difference....

 

Download Classic Paint for Windows 10

 

It is still in 1803 under windows accessories

 

Present, yes, but by default Windows opens Paint 3D, also there is no Edit in right click menu.

 

That is a quirky method to edit image files, but I guess, some are fine with that, I prefer a faster Edit. *Smile

 

No - by default, edit is now paint3d. If you right click on a text file, default is notepad. Right click, select "open with" and choose app you wish. No different!

 

MSPaint is still available on Version 1803 Build 1734.1 which just finished installing on 3 of my RTM computers. So far the only things I've seen removed are the older Windows Games from Win7/8.1 and God Mode but that has happened with all previous Version Upgrades and some of the updates to those Upgrades.

EDIT: Update, the Games still re-installed as did God Mode.

 

Thank you very much *Biggrin

 

You're very welcome.

The same technique applies to many other apps, not just Paint - you need the .exe and its associated .mui in an appropriately named subfolder.