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Will your files be lost if the OS crashed and you have to reinstall Windows XP Professional?
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∙ 17y ago
Re installing the Windows OS without formatting the disk will keep your files safe. Only the system files will be rewirtten no change will be to the data files. But files stored in My Documents and Desktop will be lost if you are going for a clean installation. Download Recover My Files software to recover your old files after a system crash.
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Is it ok to reinstall windows without backing up your files?
If you don't mind losing all of your files then yes, it is ok.
What is the name of a folder that is created when files from an old installation are moved during a reinstall of vista?
\Windows
If you make your Documents folder private and reinstall new windows with new name can you give you permissions to access it?
If you have encrypted this folder than the answer is no. To make it possible to open encrypted files after Windows reinstall you have to uncheck "Encrypt files" checkbox in the file properties dialog.
When I reinstall Windows 8.1 will my hidden files stay hidden or not hidden?
"Hidden" is a file attribute; this is information about the file that shouldn't change when you reinstall the operating system.
Is there any way to reinstall windows vista without an installation DVD?
Yes, if you have copied all installion files on your hard disk. If you haven't you cannot reinstall Vista.
Why is system mechanic not starting?
system mechanic probally is not starting because its files have crashed( which means you need to reinstall it) or there are other programs running that prevent it from starting.
How do I go about recovering my hard drive?
You will have to go to a professional. He or she may be able to get the files from the hard drive of you crashed computer.
If you reinstall windows does it erase your hard drive?
Reinstalling Windows will not erase the hard drive unless you tell it to reformat the hard drive before reinstalling the operating system. You will have to reinstall all your programs that were installed prior to reinstall but all your saved files will still be there.
How do you reinstall system restore without windows disk?
If your restore requires a windows disk then you cannot restore without one. Most do not require a windows CD. Most include the windows files in the manufacturer restore.
What three options are available on the welcome tab in Windows Backup?
I am unsure of the names but I can remember what each one does. The first one should merely reinstall windows but leave all your files where they currently are. The second one should move the current structure of your hard drive to a folder normally entitled something along the lines of "my old disk structure". It will then reinstall windows on your hard drive. The third option should completely wipe your hard drive and reinstall windows on it. If you have any files that aren't backed up then you will lose them. Dont use this option if you have any files on the computer when you use this option you will lose them!
What operating system can windows easy transfer migrate user settings and files from?
Windows 2000 Professional, XP and Vista
Which feature of Windows XP Professional allows you to prevent people who gain access to a computers files from reading the contents of the files?
Encrypting Files System (EFS)
