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  1. How can I keep old data when installing Windows 11 from a USB?


    Hello, I don't know how to start this. I update my pc to the latest build of Windows 11 and after the update I restart the pc and now I can't boot to windows. I have tried startup repair from troubleshoot and keep getting error.can I install windows on the same drive without formating and still have my data?ThanksHussain Ali

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    Dark_Knight1_8, Apr 30, 2024
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  2. thraxed Win User

    Installing windows off of a USB stick

    Step By Step from vista:
    From admin cmd prompt

    1. diskpart
    1a. list disk
    2. select disk 1 (replace 1 with your usb drive)
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1 (replace 1 with your usb drive)
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    Copy Windows Vista's DVD ROM content to the Flash Drive

    xcopy d:\*.* /s/e/f e:\ (d being your vista cd and e being your usb stick)

    And that's it, boot off your usb disk
     
    thraxed, Apr 30, 2024
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    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, Apr 30, 2024
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  4. How can I keep old data when installing Windows 11 from a USB?

    Installing Windows 11 from a recovery USB on Dell Inspiron 3580

    Hi,

    Background:

    Drive was showing signs of death. Machine had Win 11 installed and updated.

    • I created a USB recovery drive as per MS instructions.
    • I removed the old drive, and added a new SSD drive.
    • Upon boot Windows Setup launches. I select language, time and currency, and keyboard (all defaults) and click Next.
    • I click Install Now.
    • Setup starts.
    • I respond to the applicable notices and license terms affirmatively and click Next.
    • I am seeing 2 options: Upgrade which is not available because I am booting with a USB drive. I choose Custome, Install Windows Only. Which is fine by me.
    • I choose the new drive from the list.
    • The installation runs from Copying Windows files to Finishing up. All steps are marked complete.
    • Then the Windows Setup launches again.
    Dell diagnostics show the new drive is functional, and no other problems were found.

    Can anyone please suggest what I might try next/differently, etc.?
     
    Dorothy E. Higgins, Apr 30, 2024
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