As mentioned above, Windows 10 Reset this PC allows you to choose whether to keep personal files or not. But whichever you choose, you will lose all your installed programs. Reinstalling all the programs may be too cumbersome for you, not to mention those paid software requiring reactivation with license codes. So is it possible to reset Windows 10 without losing data and apps? Well, the answer is Yes. There are two workaround methods to help you keep apps when resetting PC.
You can first read and then choose the suitable one according to your needs. If you want to refresh Windows 10 without losing program and data, you can do a repair upgrade by running the Windows Setup.
You can refer to the steps below to get started:. If you have Windows 10 installation disc, just connect it to your computer. Open the installation disc or ISO file. At the root directory, find and run the Setup. Wait a moment, and then you will see the Windows 10 Setup window. From there, you can choose whether to download updates or not and click Next. Then you will have three options, select the first one, Keep personal files, apps, and Windows settings.
Click Next and Install to reset Windows 10 without losing files and apps. In the process, your computer will restart several times. Since it will reset Windows 10 keep files and programs, it may take longer than a usual reset. In this way, all the installed programs will remain the same.
Did you make a backup? How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to lacrumb's post on October 8, This is the files in the download folder.
In reply to michaelbacalla's post on October 8, Click on one and it should install that program. Using these you do not have to go all over the Internet to download them again. Apps from the store, just find hem and install again since you own them. Thanks for the reply. I don't want to install again the flyff because this was the cause of the blue screen of death.
How about the hp deskjet for example?? Do you have the original disks that came with the printer? I have had to use mine for my Epson printer. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. I bought Minecraft on my pc and after I tried and failed to do a hard reset on that pc, I couldn't download the paid version anymore. I would like to know what I can do to get it back or if I would have to rebuy it.
This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Carlo Fer Microsoft Agent. Hello Lucas, Games that you bought from the Microsoft store can be downloaded and reinstalled. Please follow the steps below: Press the Start button, then select the Microsoft Store icon.
Select three dots , up by your account picture. Select My Library. Any app or game with a Download icon next to it hasn't been downloaded yet.
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