Windows 10: Possible to backup software and restore?

Okay, so, it looks like I'm going to have to refresh or reset Windows 10 at this point (I'm having an issue with it but I have tried all possible solutions). Is it possible to backup the program files, and/or registry settings for those programs and then restore afterwards? Even if I do it manually, it would save me a LOT of time than having to reinstall every single program (I have tons). Just wandering if there was a way to do this at all to an external drive, just to make it easier for me to reset the system.

Thanks,
Rowan

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C6 Battery Draining

Hm... looks like the new software leaves some current consumpting hardware running -

@Nokia Pro's:

Maybe there's possibility to do a downgrad in software? This possibility should always be given, as backup.

 

Change language in my n95

Do anyone now if its possible to take a backup on a n95 with swedish software and put it on another n95 with english so that I get swedish software instead of english??

I know that you normaly have to get a language pack for your region, but I thought that it may be possible to do it by a backup instead. plz I would be grateful for an answer.

Mia

 

Using the Refresh Option, should restore the windows OS only, leaving your installed programs and files intact..

 

Thank you for your prompt reply!

On the Microsoft Website, it says refreshing my PC will allow me to keep my personal files, but will remove apps and settings.
Is this just referring to Windows Apps?

 

If you end up having to install all your software again I would suggest you look at Ninite web site . they have many program's and very simple way to install the most up to date versions. They probably will not have every program you want but it may help.

Discription: Ninite - Install or Update Multiple Apps at Once

They have a free version and a paid version.

 

No sorry mate - there is no refresh option on Windows 10 unlike Windows 8. No idea why it was removed. Only two options :

reset keeping data but not installed programs

reset keeping nothing (more or less a clean install).

 

Ok, it is RESET - but choose option > Keep my files

 

Reset my pc keeping files only keeps datafiles in user directories. It does not keep installed programs in programfiles. This is major gripe as no obvious reason why this functionality in windows 8 was removed.

 

The user can use the Windows Repair option and THAT does keep ALL the user files and personal data. The repair option only repairs /replaces the Windows files, nothing else.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

 

Thanks Mike.......

This is what happens when you bounce between three different forums... they all run togather sooner or latter..
I knew there was a way to refresh windows 10 without removing user programs and files..

 

Yes I understand Kyhi Take care, Mike *Smile

 

• Windows definitely needs that 'repair' option within the OS itself (maybe as part of the settings) without having to work out where to go to download ISO and ensure all the right options/languages selected. Given Windows 10 unpredictability this needs to be an easier option. Unfortunately nobody really wants to have to refresh/reset and then spend countless hours/days re-installing all their software. Long working hours and a wife who 'hates' the tech and the endless updates means I (and a reckon the average user) need easier and faster ways of restoring/repairing an OS and keeping all our programs (not just the data in the user folder)

Taking an image is a good backup but of course, should the worst happen there is still the small possibility that it won't restore and Windows will throw a hissy fit.

I've never done a repair myself but the paragraph below makes it sound like you need to nail it spot on or risk it not working or still losing everything and this is why MS needs to take a lot of the pressure off the average user. The language to choose is a little like Russian Roulette - does it mean the language setup in the regional options within Settings UI or does it mean a language chosen at some point during setup. I am sure on mine, even though I am in the UK the base language installed by my clot manufacturer was US English. And of course that's a grey area too if you are using English. When downloading the ISO how does one know what English to do go for English or English International - where does the UK fall into that??? Too many grey areas and too much risk ...

"You will only be able to do a repair install of Windows 10 from within Windows 10. You will not be able to do a repair install at boot or in Safe Mode.You will need at least around 8.87 GB + what Windows is currently using of free space available on the Windows drive.
The installation media (ex: build[/b] as your currently installed Windows 10. If it's not, then the repair install will fail.
The installation media (ex: language[/b] as your currently installed Windows 10. If it's not, then you will not keep anything.
If you have a USB.
If you have a USB."

 

I use Rollback Rx to back up these sorts of settings, but if you re-format the PC it would be deleted off the drive.

 

If you used a program like Macrium Reflect , free version, then store your image backup on a 2nd drive, or usb stick, it would not matter how many times you formatted your drive.