Windows 10: How do I reinstall windows 10 while keeping some of my files?

Discus and support How do I reinstall windows 10 while keeping some of my files? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have downloaded a lot of software that put many files on my computer but I am trying to simplify my computer and delete everything I do not need. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/finnthegiraffe, Jun 23, 2020.

  1. /U/FINNTHEGIRAFFE
    /u/finnthegiraffe Win User

    How do I reinstall windows 10 while keeping some of my files?


    I have downloaded a lot of software that put many files on my computer but I am trying to simplify my computer and delete everything I do not need. The problem is that I no longer know what files are important for windows or are drivers and what is safe to get rid of. Is there a way to reinstall windows 10 to get rid of these unnecessary files while also handpicking important personal files to not get rid of with the reinstall?

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    :)
     
    /u/finnthegiraffe, Jun 23, 2020
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  2. MRGENIUS
    MrGenius Win User

    [Solved] Windows 10 keeps reinstalling KB3119142

    I noticed quite some time ago that KB3119142 (Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package) kept reinstalling itself for some reason. At least once daily. Sometimes up to several times a day. I just ignored it. It didn't seem to be doing any harm. And I figured they'd eventually fix it. Well...days turned into weeks, weeks into months, with no end to the problem in sight. It dragged on unsolved for at least the last few months. Literally reinstalling itself hundreds of(at least a hundred, felt like more) times in that period of time.

    So I finally googled it a couple days ago. And just got around to fixing it today. Which appears to have worked. And it couldn't have been easier to do. I feel so stupid to have let it intimidate me for so long.*Oops! How do I reinstall windows 10 while keeping some of my files? :oops:
    Below are links to the thread that I got the fix idea from, and the official MS support info page for KB3119142(from which I quoted the above).
    http://www.tenforums.com/windows-up...-windows-10-keeps-reinstalling-kb3119142.html
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3119142
     
    MrGenius, Jun 23, 2020
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 23, 2020
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  4. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User

    How do I reinstall windows 10 while keeping some of my files?

    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|, Jun 23, 2020
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