Windows 10: Recovering Files After a Clean Install

Discus and support Recovering Files After a Clean Install in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Recently I had to perform a clean install and am now "reassembling" my programs and files. Before cleaning my disk I used Windows File History to save... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by sjh001, Dec 17, 2019.

  1. sjh001 Win User

    Recovering Files After a Clean Install


    Recently I had to perform a clean install and am now "reassembling" my programs and files. Before cleaning my disk I used Windows File History to save my data on an external drive. I've searched for how to restore my files but anything I've found assumes that the backup was created by my current environment or they address earlier versions of Windows where the steps and descriptions they discuss do not reflect what I encounter when I try to follow them. My system is running release 1909. What's the procedure?


    Also, I've already added some new data to the user files on my hard disk. Will the restore function overwrite this data when it transfers the old data from the external drive? Thank you...

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    sjh001, Dec 17, 2019
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  2. Macazine Win User

    Recover files from Flash drive

    According to me, the best flash drive recovery software which i have used and recovered files easily. It is very easy to use and within few steps you can recover data from flash drive. http://billhoyer.com/recover-corrupt-flash-drive-mac
     
    Macazine, Dec 17, 2019
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  3. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Dec 17, 2019
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  4. DRDNA Win User

    Recovering Files After a Clean Install

    DRDNA, Dec 17, 2019
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