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| 22 Sep 2011 | #1 |
| | reinstall win 7 without losing installed programs Is it possible to reinstall windows 7 x64 over itself without losing the installed programs? I assume the data will be OK if no format is performed but will the installation find the installed programs like MS Office and keep them active or will I have to reinstall all my apps again? Thanks |
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| 22 Sep 2011 | #2 |
| | Because the reinstall updates the system registry you will have to reinstall all your applications. |
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| 22 Sep 2011 | #3 |
| | How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7 Repair Install How to Boot to the System Recovery Options in Windows 7 System Recovery Options |
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| 22 Sep 2011 | #4 |
| | If what you are referring to is the Repair Install linked by Theog above, then it keeps all programs and settings in place while reinstalling the OS. But make a Windows 7 backup image so you have a path back if it somehow fails. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup If you want to clean reinstall by selecting Custom Install then it will overwrite everything and you must reinstall all programs. Clean Install Windows 7 |
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| 25 Sep 2011 | #5 |
| | Thanks guys for your input. I tried any and all possible repair/recovery options prior to posting. I have re mdone all drivers etc. unfortunately I dont have a list of my Win Updates prior to august. I am going to backup necessary data and do a clean install. I wish we could bill Microsoft for the time wasted doing this. It seems it has to be done at least twice during the cycle of the OS.  |
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| 25 Sep 2011 | #6 |
| | If you'll follow the steps in the Perfect Reinstall link in my signature picture below, you'll not set yourself up for any problems down the line and get the best reinstall possible. |
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