@@abhayskamath1971 I just did this (14 Sep 2024) and it worked as described. All my apps, programs and user data were still there, my bookmarks and website logins were still saved, and that annoying windows problem I had was fixed. Thanks Trevor, you're a life saver!
12/29/23 worked for me. Pc was freezing up constantly and was slow as hell, once it finished deleted history, cookies and cache,. Pc is like runs like new. Nothing was lost or changed after installation, couldn't be happier. Thx Trevor.
@@redcoockie01 Usually they don't because you installed it from an already ready copy of Windows, most people attach their key to their account they login with automatically and Windows recognizes that
for anyone wondering if this still works by this day, it does I did it 5 mins ago, I kept all my games and apps and settings and e mails everything is here, only the windows is reinstalled. Btw very much thanks to this channel for this. :)
My installation of Windows is easily about 5 years old. Will this process help with performance? Ocerall, my pc runs good but Windows itself seems to have issues and runs a little sluggish. Let me know. Thank you
This was very helpful, thank you. I had looked at other instructions but they didn't preserve my programs/apps - this did. So far, it seems to have resolved the crashing issue I was having which started immediately after one particular Windows update.
@@danielmorgado1613 It's been a while since I did it, but from what I recall, the user name and password remain intact. I don't remember having to do anything in regards to that. However, be aware that ultimately, this did not fix my problem as I originally thought when I made my comment. In the end, I had to make a complete list of all my software and all the logins/passwords for those that had one, made sure I had a way to reinstall everything, and then I had to do the reinstall of Windows where it wipes out the programs/apps. Then I had to reinstall everything. Doing that was the only fix for the problem I had. It was a hassle but it was worth it in the end.
Thank you @TrevorNace! I was going about needing to reinstall Windows (inadvertently corrupted the Windows Store) and really didn't want to reinstall everything and set each and every thing up! I was going to go about it with this method, but I still panicked worried it wouldn't retain anything other than the basics (I did the other recovery method before believing it might). Your video/walkthrough (and some of the comments) gave me the confidence to go forward with this method! Thank you for that!
Absolutely worked! 13/3/2024 Switched on a pc that I hadn't used for nine months. Loads of updates and it crashed in the middle of soemthing. Lost all serach functions, notepad, paint etc etc Tried restore to a previous day, all the adviser restarts of services. registry hacks, nothing. Tried this, two hours later all back up and running. Well, I lost my layout of icons on the backdrop. Should have taken a screen shot, but perhps it was due a tidy up anyway. Thanks for putting such a clear explanation up.
Thanks. Might do this one day cus my PC has been running i wouldnt say slow but it has been through some issues where it doesnt feel as fast anymore as it was before in time and i really wanted to fresh install Windows 10. I just didnt want to lose files and applications. But again thanks.
Wow thx so much. I have a problem with my laptop that is require to reset data, but I dont wanna delete all of my apps either. Thx for the information😁😁😁
You're welcome, Melky! 😊 Glad the info helped. If you need to reset your laptop but keep your apps and data, using the 'Keep my files' option during the reset process should do the trick.
Thank you! I've lsearched around and was very unsure of what to do. You made it very clear and concise!! I'v got so much legacy windows junk that I don't dare try to reload all my garbage.....
Thanks alot dude! Im gettung Dpc watchdog violation a few minutes after playing games ive tried everything so this is my last resort. If it works you earnt a sub!
If it's safe for apps and files, why didn't you go ahead and re-install W10? and then show that the apps (you have plenty on the desktop) and files were still intact.
Within this tutorial, I have one thing to ask. Can we reinstall windows 10 with different ISO file without remove any installed apps and data?? I don't have any problem with my current windows 10, but I just wanna try lite version of windows 10 like Ghost Spectre Windows 10.
The only way I am personally aware to do this is to activate a "further" version of windows key. Update, then doing this process would be a little redundant but I guess if the update after registering a key above your windows version (ie: home -> pro). If that didn't solve the problem you have going this route isn't a bad thing.
it doesnt work for me because when i press keep my files it says Could not find the recovery environment and i have an bug in roblox looks like i cant open it again
@@TrevorNace no, very helpful video. Defender got corrupted after installing pirate game, reinstalling windows/resetting pc were the only options. I knew about this method but wanted to make sure if it works or not and it worked. Thanks a lot
Hi I want to downgrade from windows11 to windows10, if I select the upgrade this pc & keep my files from the windows media creation tool will my windows be windows10 also at the same time my files will be restored?
Will this actually help troubleshooting? The real question is, will the Windows Data even change? So is this a good thing to do, if you face problems with your pc?
ok i've just watched the video and read the comments about to try it out now for my self and would give you guy feedback and mostly hopefully good news :) edit: it's didn't work is says theres an error and it won't let me install windows 10 :-:
ok i find a way to fix my problem when ever i tried doing this tho it kept on telling me windows error code 0x80080005 - 0x90018 here's an easy fix if click unlock from the media creation tool properties didn't work just try putting the media creation tool in a usb drive and try opeing it in there works like magic if it does work for u let me kn
2024/11/24 changing win7>win10, once i get to choose what to keep it allows me to keep only the files, but apps no. Writes quote “Your files, apps, and settings can’t be kept because you’re installing an edition of Windows that’s different than the one you’re currently using.”
I got a used computer and im unsure if previous owner has a legit copy of window 10 pro since my son ask me about it when i bought it and was wondering if the method in the video show can replace all of the old operatizing system file while keeping the app and files i have when i buy a digital key?
as long as you keep them same sdd/hdd that has windows installed you wont have to do this but you might need to purchase a new windows keys since its linked to your motherboard
Will it delete the old software if it was corrupted? Will it also delete software duplicates if any? Lastly what if you never had an activation key and still have the activate windows water mark/ where do you get a legit key?
what if I don't know if I want to keep everything? Like I'm not sure if some things I've deleted or downloaded to try and help my bsod issues I've been having are now making things worse. So I only want to keep specific things. I don't want to keep EVERYTHING.
Wait so does this just fully replace your old windows 10 with the new one and that's it? I don't lose anything? will I need to reinstall things like games or apps? Will in need re-log into apps games?
I was gonna throw my 8 yrs old school computer but I realised it has more value, i3 5430 , gt 710 , h110 m motherboard, 4+2, 6gb ddr 2 or 3 ,, also a old crt monitor, how much should I sell it tbh not interested in profit but just throwing it away is waste of resources.
heyy I hope I get a quick reply and this is my problem… When I try to open this EXE file, I doesn't open it… It will just crash my file explorer and I need to go to task manager to restart it and this problem always happens, I can't download this thing.. Pls help
Great video sir, may you Kindly assist, I have a pc with win 10 on it but doesnt boot anymore so cannot go into windows and when i slave the drive everything is still intact and i can still see all the files in it but connecting it as a master it doesnt boot like i said.i have tried everything to make it boot again but nothing. I also tried booting it from a windows 10 installation disk but doesnt give me an option to keep everything, i even tried to boot it from a windows 11 installation disk to upgrade it as long as it can keep the files but still doesnt give me the option to keep all. I dont want to loose anything on it and i would like it to boot again,please kindly advise thank you.
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This is not working as of today (12th sept 2024) at the end of installation it says nothing i.e u cannot keep ur personal files)
@@abhayskamath1971 I just did this (14 Sep 2024) and it worked as described. All my apps, programs and user data were still there, my bookmarks and website logins were still saved, and that annoying windows problem I had was fixed. Thanks Trevor, you're a life saver!
19.10.24 win10 working perfectly for me
Greatly appreciate the info.
12/29/23 worked for me. Pc was freezing up constantly and was slow as hell, once it finished deleted history, cookies and cache,. Pc is like runs like new. Nothing was lost or changed after installation, couldn't be happier. Thx Trevor.
Did it require the key after reinstalling?
@@redcoockie01 Usually they don't because you installed it from an already ready copy of Windows, most people attach their key to their account they login with automatically and Windows recognizes that
@@redcoockie01 no
for anyone wondering if this still works by this day, it does I did it 5 mins ago, I kept all my games and apps and settings and e mails everything is here, only the windows is reinstalled. Btw very much thanks to this channel for this. :)
My installation of Windows is easily about 5 years old. Will this process help with performance? Ocerall, my pc runs good but Windows itself seems to have issues and runs a little sluggish.
Let me know. Thank you
Did it give u the option to install on harddrive or ssd?
how to do it for windows 10 pro?
is the website settings and passwords saved just as it was left before the reset?
everything like literally 100 percent was the same before and after i didnt lose anything@@Nick-yy7zs
Finally an explainer that makes sense and doesn't need a bunch of nonsense. Thank you!
is the website settings and passwords saved just as it was left before the reset?
Great! Reinstalling windows used to be such a pain. So glad this exists. Thanks for the help.
All data in the different partitions remained or was it removed?
@@asmaaeldeeb4225 they remain untouched
This video just saved me $250.00….worked perfectly. All files and apps saved. Took about an hour and now works like new!!
Thank you !!!
Worked for me 1st Nov 2024 saved all my things
even gpu drivers ?
You a victim of crowd strike too?
Thank you Trevor, it's been so long since I've a problem with my PC I've literally forgotten how to solve many problems.
1:05 that Twitter notification is so nostalgic
Did it work for you?
This was very helpful, thank you. I had looked at other instructions but they didn't preserve my programs/apps - this did. So far, it seems to have resolved the crashing issue I was having which started immediately after one particular Windows update.
Hi, Barry! After reinstalling it keeps your old user name? Or let's you choose a new name and account? Thanks in advance.
@@danielmorgado1613 It's been a while since I did it, but from what I recall, the user name and password remain intact. I don't remember having to do anything in regards to that. However, be aware that ultimately, this did not fix my problem as I originally thought when I made my comment. In the end, I had to make a complete list of all my software and all the logins/passwords for those that had one, made sure I had a way to reinstall everything, and then I had to do the reinstall of Windows where it wipes out the programs/apps. Then I had to reinstall everything. Doing that was the only fix for the problem I had. It was a hassle but it was worth it in the end.
@@barryrutherford8673 Oh, thanks, Barry! I appretiate your time to answer.
Just done this today. Still works beautifully. Laptop is happy. Thanks for the info.
Thank you @TrevorNace! I was going about needing to reinstall Windows (inadvertently corrupted the Windows Store) and really didn't want to reinstall everything and set each and every thing up! I was going to go about it with this method, but I still panicked worried it wouldn't retain anything other than the basics (I did the other recovery method before believing it might). Your video/walkthrough (and some of the comments) gave me the confidence to go forward with this method! Thank you for that!
is the website settings and passwords saved just as it was left before the reset?
Great video, easily explained and no skipped parts. All making it simple for others to follow.
is the website settings and passwords saved just as it was left before the reset?
Yes it is.
@@Nick-yy7zs
@@Nick-yy7zs no you have to do it yourself
@@thecurrymerchant2018 i just got a new pc my old one was lowkey bricked
Absolutely worked! 13/3/2024 Switched on a pc that I hadn't used for nine months. Loads of updates and it crashed in the middle of soemthing. Lost all serach functions, notepad, paint etc etc
Tried restore to a previous day, all the adviser restarts of services. registry hacks, nothing.
Tried this, two hours later all back up and running. Well, I lost my layout of icons on the backdrop. Should have taken a screen shot, but perhps it was due a tidy up anyway. Thanks for putting such a clear explanation up.
Does it work on windows 11?
OMG TYSM!!! IT FIXED EVERTHING. GOD BLESS YOU.
nice pfp
this works! (30-10-2024), you keep everything from settings and files to even ingame progress! thx @Trevor Nace!!!
make sure you check for updates after the teboot tho!
Thanks. Might do this one day cus my PC has been running i wouldnt say slow but it has been through some issues where it doesnt feel as fast anymore as it was before in time and i really wanted to fresh install Windows 10. I just didnt want to lose files and applications.
But again thanks.
My pc has been vulnurable for months and I tried this video like right now and it worked
THANKS
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Awesome to hear it saved the day, Alexander! 🙏 Thanks for tuning in!
I'd highly suggest having BitDefender on your machine
thankyou bro finally I wont need to spend a whole day reinstalling everything. really helpful man
Thank you so much!It worked,i can finally use the microsoft store,and also my file explorer isn't crashing anymore :D
hello did you need to have the windows on an external disc or something?
@tsubaki9146 no,you only need 8gb space for that
This is amazing it helped solve an issue that came with windows update, now i know how I'll handle the next issue thanks to you🤞
You are a life saver, thanks a lot, keep up the excellent teachings
You're very welcome! I'm happy it works for you. I really appreciate your compliment and kind words. 😊
Wow thx so much. I have a problem with my laptop that is require to reset data, but I dont wanna delete all of my apps either. Thx for the information😁😁😁
You're welcome, Melky! 😊 Glad the info helped. If you need to reset your laptop but keep your apps and data, using the 'Keep my files' option during the reset process should do the trick.
I try it today and it's working thnx u saved my day
QUESTION: Does this also work for Windows 10 Professional? I have Windows 10 Pro on my laptop.
yes
Thank you so much! My laptop was constantly going blue screen and i needed a way to restart it without losing everything.
I want to do this but I'm a little scared I have 500 gigabytes of games and I don't want to lose them
@@Kiyzr me too..and I have 765gb worth of games to be specific
Get a new ssd and install windows to it.
Did you do it @@Kiyzr
Hi. Thanks for the tutorial. Kind remark: great if you can zoom in on parts being shown on future videos. Thanks.
Great tool Thanks for the help.
THANKS BRO, YOU'RE A LIFESAVER
Hi, I can't thank you enough!!! So far so good!!
For anyone wondering, this still works in November 2023.
Does it delete my games or discord or anything videos?
@@Phazu_Official it doesn't delete anything, not a single thing. It's very safe, feel free to use this method works 100%!
No@@Phazu_Official
@@Phazu_Official It literaly says that you keep all apps and files, so probably no?
Thank you this fixed all my problems
You're very welcome! I'm really happy that it works for you and fixed all your issues and problems. 😊
Thank you! I've lsearched around and was very unsure of what to do. You made it very clear and concise!! I'v got so much legacy windows junk that I don't dare try to reload all my garbage.....
Can I delete virus by doing this
@@gaminggodmanas2977 no then you need to go to settings and do it that way and delete all files
Thank you for you video, my question is if this can be done with window 7 too. Thanks again.
nice video, thank you so much worked perfectly
Do you have any proof that it wouldn't delete any files. I always cautious with guides that doesn't show the actual process.
did you do it?
@@dxfvgyhjh nope
Thanks alot dude! Im gettung Dpc watchdog violation a few minutes after playing games ive tried everything so this is my last resort. If it works you earnt a sub!
thanks man did not know about this
For the “Choose what to keep” section, the only option that wasn’t greyed out/disabled was the “nothing” option.
excellent thanks.
Awesome, happy to hear that, Norman. Thank you for watching! 👊
Brilliant !!!
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR 😁
If it's safe for apps and files, why didn't you go ahead and re-install W10? and then show that the apps (you have plenty on the desktop) and files were still intact.
Within this tutorial, I have one thing to ask. Can we reinstall windows 10 with different ISO file without remove any installed apps and data?? I don't have any problem with my current windows 10, but I just wanna try lite version of windows 10 like Ghost Spectre Windows 10.
The only way I am personally aware to do this is to activate a "further" version of windows key. Update, then doing this process would be a little redundant but I guess if the update after registering a key above your windows version (ie: home -> pro). If that didn't solve the problem you have going this route isn't a bad thing.
I'm wondering this too, but for win10 to win11
IMPORTANT QUESTION, I am currently running windows 11. Would this create a problem if I do this?
did u do it ? any update?
@@imGhost_2612 I found one for windows 11 :)
Hey, yk if this works?
15/9/2024 still works💙💙💙 thx
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad it's still working for you. ❤️😊
it doesnt work for me because when i press keep my files it says Could not find the recovery environment and i have an bug in roblox looks like i cant open it again
do you keep ur progress?
yes you keep ur progress!
it’s not giving me the option to save my stuff it’s just gives me the nothing option
01:59 I had a mild heart attack here
Sorry about that! 😅 I can see how that might be startling. Do you have any questions about the video? I'm here to help. 😊
@@TrevorNace no, very helpful video. Defender got corrupted after installing pirate game, reinstalling windows/resetting pc were the only options. I knew about this method but wanted to make sure if it works or not and it worked. Thanks a lot
Does it delete data from other partitions like in my pc there is local disk c,d,e
Hi I want to downgrade from windows11 to windows10, if I select the upgrade this pc & keep my files from the windows media creation tool will my windows be windows10 also at the same time my files will be restored?
I'm wondering the same thing
It dosent work, It only asks if i want to install it to a USB stick or get the ISO Data
Will this change your settings like startup apps or network settings and so on
Will this actually help troubleshooting? The real question is, will the Windows Data even change? So is this a good thing to do, if you face problems with your pc?
what about the setings in that softwares such as python and etc? and also is it possible to do same from win10 to win11?
It is work if I want to install windows to another memory device? For example from an HDD to an SSD?
Thank you! ❤
thanks for the tips
i dont have the upgrade option only choose what media to use
same and any solution?
Thank You
Would I use this if I was doing a platofrm upgrade?
I tried this but the "keep personal files and apps" option is not available....what should i do? Please help me
Mee too
Right click on the application and select “run as administrator” Should work.
@@dirrbirrI’m literally right clicking rn and nothing is happening.
@@Krueger_ai the thingy that you downloaded, go to file explorer, right click the icon.
Thank you, I saved a full week of data I could have lost if not for you.
does this reset the registry aswell or no?
why should I reset a well working pc same state??? we need do that when computer fail. of course....how do we do that?
So would this work on a Gaming pc that comes with windows 11 or no?
ok i've just watched the video and read the comments about to try it out now for my self and would give you guy feedback and mostly hopefully good news :)
edit: it's didn't work is says theres an error and it won't let me install windows 10 :-:
ok i find a way to fix my problem when ever i tried doing this tho it kept on telling me windows error code 0x80080005 - 0x90018 here's an easy fix if click unlock from the media creation tool properties didn't work just try putting the media creation tool in a usb drive and try opeing it in there works like magic if it does work for u let me kn
I have windows 10 pro . Will this method change it to windows 10 home? And would it be a major difference if it does change it to home?
did you found the answer?
THANKS
the download link for the media creation tool isnt working for me. it just says service unavailable
يعطيك الصحة نجحت معي ✨✨✨✨👍
Didn’t work, error keeps occurring after pressing “upgrade this pc now”
2024/11/24 changing win7>win10, once i get to choose what to keep it allows me to keep only the files, but apps no. Writes quote “Your files, apps, and settings can’t be kept because you’re installing an edition of Windows that’s different than the one you’re currently using.”
Bless! Ty
After choosing upgrade options it gets stuck to 0% progress and it doesnt go up .. i canceled it and did it again but nothing changed. Any solutions ?
Does this help with my problem, epic games launcher won’t install for me
Thanks bro
Well what about program files or appdata? Are these deleted or safe?
I'm still wondering the same question, did you managed to get the answer to this ?
@@_NoeSan_ no still sorry
I got a used computer and im unsure if previous owner has a legit copy of window 10 pro since my son ask me about it when i bought it and was wondering if the method in the video show can replace all of the old operatizing system file while keeping the app and files i have when i buy a digital key?
anyone know if i can do this for upgrading new cpu and motherboard, i just wanna keep all my game settings and configs in tmp files
as long as you keep them same sdd/hdd that has windows installed you wont have to do this but you might need to purchase a new windows keys since its linked to your motherboard
Will it delete the old software if it was corrupted? Will it also delete software duplicates if any? Lastly what if you never had an activation key and still have the activate windows water mark/ where do you get a legit key?
Everything was going will but when reinstalling process reached 100%, said failed to install/upgrade windows?
This broke my booting. Just got stuck on “reboot and select proper boot device”… despite having the correct SSD as boot priority
what if I don't know if I want to keep everything? Like I'm not sure if some things I've deleted or downloaded to try and help my bsod issues I've been having are now making things worse. So I only want to keep specific things. I don't want to keep EVERYTHING.
it doesnt give me the option to keep the files and apps
Bro I did it 2 times but still its not installed and shows installing windows 10 failed pls help me
Does this takes your gigabytes from disk or no?
Question : will it erase my data and files from C drive ?
Does not work for me😭
What happened
Does this work in Apple Bootcamp Assistant?
Wait so does this just fully replace your old windows 10 with the new one and that's it? I don't lose anything? will I need to reinstall things like games or apps? Will in need re-log into apps games?
Worked for me 1st Nov 2024 saved all my things. did have to log back in to a few sites
@@turokforever007ok thanks if that’s the case then I will do it
Not working for me because, Keep personal files and apps option is disabled & Nothing is selected by default
Does this work for windows 11 too? I have been facing so many issues with my laptop and need help!
me too!!
I'm also facing many software issues like defender, some apps crashing etc....
can I do this to change editions?
Works for me all programs were untouched windows 10 pro
windows is still activated
nice bro.
I was gonna throw my 8 yrs old school computer but I realised it has more value, i3 5430 , gt 710 , h110 m motherboard, 4+2, 6gb ddr 2 or 3 ,, also a old crt monitor, how much should I sell it tbh not interested in profit but just throwing it away is waste of resources.
1$
You're in luck cause I have 1$
heyy I hope I get a quick reply and this is my problem… When I try to open this EXE file, I doesn't open it… It will just crash my file explorer and I need to go to task manager to restart it and this problem always happens, I can't download this thing.. Pls help
Great video sir, may you Kindly assist, I have a pc with win 10 on it but doesnt boot anymore so cannot go into windows and when i slave the drive everything is still intact and i can still see all the files in it but connecting it as a master it doesnt boot like i said.i have tried everything to make it boot again but nothing. I also tried booting it from a windows 10 installation disk but doesnt give me an option to keep everything, i even tried to boot it from a windows 11 installation disk to upgrade it as long as it can keep the files but still doesnt give me the option to keep all. I dont want to loose anything on it and i would like it to boot again,please kindly advise thank you.