Windows 10: Reinstall Windows 10 with this media

That's correct. Are you then able to select to refresh Windows picking up at step 2 in OPTION ONE below?

Refresh Windows 10

 

Well guess, but it tells there was a problem and that no changes were made

 

In that case, you may need to clean install instead. *Sad

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...n-install.html

 

I'm sure there is some other way. Is it possible to revert back to my previous version (windows 7) by some means?

 

If you didn't delete your Windows.old folder and it hasn't been over 30 days since you upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10, then you go back to your previous Windows installation.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...ous-build.html

 

It tells me to use the reset button instead

 

Does this method keep all installed programs like a repair install or do you need to reinstall previous programs?

 

Hello Steve, *Smile

This method only keep the existing user accounts and personal files in each account's user profile folder. Everything else will be wiped out.

 

Does this procedure create a windows.old folder?

 

I can't confirm 100%, but since this isn't an upgrade, it shouldn't create a Windows.old folder.

 

Ok. Thanks.

BTW what are "personal files"? Are we talking the (My) Documents folder, Favorites, Music, etc... ?

We're having a debate here and trying to determine which procedure is best for the OP to try and save his files.

BTW ten forums seems to be very popular there *Smile

Thanks.

 

That's correct. It's all the files in the My folders in "C:\Users\(user name)" folder.

I'd say either this option or refresh Windows may be a good option for the OP.

 

Thanks Shawn, much appreciated.

Peace *Cool

 

You're most welcome Drew. I hope it goes well. *Smile