Windows 10: wipe data but keep OS

Discus and support wipe data but keep OS in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi- I had a Windows seizure on my 2013 Lenovo and my attempts at recovery resulted in a "new" PC with Windows 8 from 2013. I finally got Windows 10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by JohnFlenniken, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. wipe data but keep OS


    Hi-


    I had a Windows seizure on my 2013 Lenovo and my attempts at recovery resulted in a "new" PC with Windows 8 from 2013. I finally got Windows 10 loaded, and restored data from one of my two backups.


    Turns out the backup wasn't as up to date as the other one, so I'm wondering how to wipe my data so I can restore from the other backup. I want to keep Windows, because it was a headache getting Win10 back. How do I erase the data but leave the OS intact?


    Thank you.

    :)
     
    JohnFlenniken, Nov 11, 2020
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  2. Pixie Win User

    Wipe and install Win 7

    I am beyond happy with this OS, and wish to install Win 7 wiping Win 10, can someone offer me a step by step guide please
     
    Pixie, Nov 11, 2020
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  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Nov 11, 2020
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  4. Kursah Win User

    wipe data but keep OS

    Google Chrome keeps resetting bookmarks position

    Can you list what tasks/steps you've done thus far in your attempt to resolve it?

    Have you logged off your profile (if using Sync) and done a complete wipe of the browser?

    How about uninstall and then wipe any remaining data?

    Do you have another device you can sort on that it works fine or you could test with?
     
    Kursah, Nov 11, 2020
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