Is it possible to reload Windows from your disc without losing data?


  1. cinque8
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    Windows Vista 32 bit
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    Is it possible to reload Windows from your disc without losing data?


    Hello,



    I run Windows 7 on my laptop. I was just wondering, is it possbile to reload Windows from my disc without losing all of my data and files?



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  3. SIW2
    Posts : 16,162
    7 X64
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    Yes.

    Repair install, or alternatively a clean install without format. Both are covered in the tutorial section of this site.

    Depends what you mean by "without losing data".
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  4. Lady Fitzgerald
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    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    Before you do anything, make sure you backup your data.
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  6. cinque8
    Posts : 49
    Windows Vista 32 bit
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    Thanks for the information
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  7. Megahertz07
    Posts : 7,351
    Windows 7 HP 64
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    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    Before you do anything, make sure you backup your data.


    Repair install will reinstall windows keeping your programs and data.
    Repair Install - Windows 7 Help Forums

    For the updates
    MS releases SP2 for Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
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