Windows 10: Is it possible to install 1803 without losing apps, settings and data?

Like many other Windows 10 users in this forum, 1803 will not install for me. I have made several attempts to track down system settings that might be preventing the upgrade (like registry errors, Group Policy settings, security software, using the Windows Update troubleshooter, etc.), but have had absolutely no luck. I have tried and failed to upgrade to 1803 at least a dozen times.

My final attempt will be trying to install 1803 directly from an ISO (from Microsoft) on a bootable USB stick. I have spent months tweaking my system and installing applications that I need on a daily basis. My question is: is there a way to install 1803 without losing my installed applications and their settings? I remember being able to do something similar in Win7 where it kept all my apps and only updated the OS.

Please forgive my lack of technical knowledge, and I appreciate any assistance!

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AMD FX OC'ers Club

That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.

 

Reinstall windows 10 without losing data

Hi Chris,

It is important to know what was the result of running chkdsk, as this will help us determine if this is a possible hard drive failure. Can you tell us what was the result of chkdsk?

However, if the result did not find any errors, then you can check for corruption in the system files that is preventing your computer from booting up. We suggest that you run the System File Checker tool to address this. Use the installation media to run
the tool.

• Connect the installation media to your computer and then turn it on.
• On the initial setup screen, enter your language and other preferences, and then select Next. If you're not seeing the setup screen, your PC might not be set up to boot from a drive. Check your PC manufacturer's website for info on how
  to change your PC's boot order, and then try again.
• Select Repair your computer. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Command prompt.
  
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  
  
• Once done, restart the computer.

If still your computer is unable to boot up, then we recommend you refresh your PC. You're not going to lose any files as long as you choose this option. However, we cannot guarantee that you're not going to lose any programs. To do this , follow these steps:

• Connect the installation media to your computer and then turn it on.
• Select Repair your computer. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot >Refresh your PC.

Let us know how it goes after performing the suggested steps.

 

Unwanted Apps Using Data


Is there a way to stop preinstalled Apps from using up my monthly Metered Data allowance?


In Settings > Apps > Apps & Features there are several preinstalled Apps listed that I will never use. These Apps use an amount of my Data each month, and I believe that I am not able to uninstall them.


In the Screen Shot below, you will see an example of “Email accounts” using 11 MB of Data. I do not consciously use this App as my e-mails from my btinterent.com account are viewed via M.S. Outlook.




Data Usage 310518 sized by Philip Mock, on Flickr

This is what I have done so far regarding trying to stop “Email accounts” from using my Metered Data:

• In Network & Internet, I have “Set as metered connection” turned ON.

• I used PowerShell with the following command in an attempt to disable “Email accounts” from my computer;

Get-AppxPackage *microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.9029.21675.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe* | Remove-AppxPackage

Sadly, the App is still listed in Data Usage, and consumes some of my monthly Metered Data.


There are other Apps listed in the screen shot that I do not consciously use, which I would also like to block from using my Metered Data such as Cortana & Microsoft Edge - if it is at all possible to disable them.


Pip.