Windows 10: Can windows 10 be installed over a program that was already factory installed on my laptop

Discus and support Can windows 10 be installed over a program that was already factory installed on my laptop in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My lap top already has Windows 10 installed from factory. My desktop has completely disappeared. How do I get it back? Can I install Windows 10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MarieGruber, Oct 9, 2018.

  1. MARIEGRUBER
    MarieGruber Win User

    Can windows 10 be installed over a program that was already factory installed on my laptop


    My lap top already has Windows 10 installed from factory. My desktop has completely disappeared. How do I get it back? Can I install Windows 10 again so I get my desktop back? HELP

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    MarieGruber, Oct 9, 2018
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  2. GOFIGUREITOUT
    GoFigureItOut Win User

    Windows 10 installing progs

    I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to windows 10 from 7. I used the Media Creation Tool from MS website. It took awhile, but I am finally running Windows 10 (12-14).

    I opened the new App & Program feature to remove programs that I no longer needed. Scrolling down the list, I was horrified! Apps that I didn't install somehow magically installed themselves. Two programs stood out: Facebook and Candy Crush Soda Saga. Both programs have those tale-tale icons that they came from Windows Store (which I've never even opened). The install date for both of them were on 12-26.

    Is this a common thing for Windows 10? Or is it because I did an upgrade and not a clean install?
     
    GoFigureItOut, Oct 9, 2018
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  3. EIDAIRAMAN1
    eidairaman1 Win User
    Windows 10 installing progs

    You did an upgrade.
     
    eidairaman1, Oct 9, 2018
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    Can windows 10 be installed over a program that was already factory installed on my laptop

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Oct 9, 2018
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