Windows 10: Restoring Files following a Clean Installation of Windows

Discus and support Restoring Files following a Clean Installation of Windows in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I recently did a clean installation of Windows 10, made a backup of Files and Documents first, After I'd installed Windows 10 I tried to restore the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Bill B_UK, Feb 13, 2022.

  1. Bill B_UK Win User

    Restoring Files following a Clean Installation of Windows


    I recently did a clean installation of Windows 10, made a backup of Files and Documents first, After I'd installed Windows 10 I tried to restore the backed up files, Windows had created the Folder C:\Users\Admin\Documents whereas the ols location was C:\users\Bill\Documents and consequently it wont recover the files, it just says 'Can't find Files'. Have tried renaming C:\users\Admin but to no avail.Any help would be appreciated.

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    Bill B_UK, Feb 13, 2022
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    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Feb 13, 2022
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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, Feb 13, 2022
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  4. Wile E Win User

    Restoring Files following a Clean Installation of Windows

    Windows Vista Clean Installation

    To do a clean install on a fresh hard drive with Vista on an upgrade disc, you have to follow certain steps. Buying a full install CD would've been easier, but using the upgrade disc only adds more time, so it's not that big of a deal.

    Follow the instructions here to do a clean install with an upgrade disc: Perform a Clean Install with a Vista Upgrade Disc - Windows Vista Tips / Tricks /Tutorials | Vista Rewired
     
    Wile E, Feb 13, 2022
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