What is saved when using restore operating system and retain user data


  1. heynetboy
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    What is saved when using restore operating system and retain user data


    On my Gateway computer I have the option to restore operating system and retain user data. Does anyone know what data will be retained?

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  3. Lance1
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    heynetboy said:
    On my Gateway computer I have the option to restore operating system and retain user data. Does anyone know what data will be retained?

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    Hi heynetboy and welcome to WSF. To put it simply! That means that the Operating System will be restored. But, anything you have downloaded, Created, installed or saved! Will still be there. Minus the service pack if you did install it.
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  4. heynetboy
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    Lance1 said:
    heynetboy said:
    On my Gateway computer I have the option to restore operating system and retain user data. Does anyone know what data will be retained?

    Thanks
    Hi heynetboy and welcome to WSF. To put it simply! That means that the Operating System will be restored. But, anything you have downloaded, Created, installed or saved! Will still be there. Minus the service pack if you did install it.
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