Windows 10: Can I delete windows but keep my files?

Discus and support Can I delete windows but keep my files? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I accidentally installed the wrong version of Windows (I had a key for N version, but installed Pro) and already have games and programs on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/bredhaie, Mar 14, 2020.

  1. /U/BREDHAIE
    /u/bredhaie Win User

    Can I delete windows but keep my files?


    I accidentally installed the wrong version of Windows (I had a key for N version, but installed Pro) and already have games and programs on my computer. Is there a way for me to take windows off the SSD but keep my programs?

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    :)
     
    /u/bredhaie, Mar 14, 2020
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  2. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Mar 14, 2020
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  3. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Can I delete windows but keep my files? ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Mar 14, 2020
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  4. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User

    Can I delete windows but keep my files?

    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Mar 14, 2020
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