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Originally Posted by ROYC75
Ok, on my phone now. I have two types of installation available.
1. Upgrade- To a newer version and keep your files, settings, and programs. Recomends backing up files first.
2. Custom - install a new copy of Windows. This option does not keep your files, settings, etc. The option to make changes to disks and partitions is available when you start your computer using the installation disc. We recommend backing up your own files first.
I want to use the first one? Correct?
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You'll have to select Custom, as you can't run the Upgrade in Safe Mode.
Select the system drive c:
WARNING! CAUTION! Whatever you do, do not select Format or Erase or any advanced disc option. Simply highlight the system drive c: for installation!
You will receive the following warning:
"The partition you selected might contain files from a previous Windows Installation. If it does, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows."
This will keep your programs, documents, and data intact, rename your current Windows directory, and install a fresh copy of Windows. It's possible you may have to reinstall a few apps, but it depends on the app. It won't delete the Users or Program Files folders. This could result in losing some Windows settings or configurations. Technically, you could just copy any data from Windows.old to the new Windows folder to restore anything.