How to reinstall Windows without losing personal files

By Tom Nonmacher

Reinstalling Windows on your computer can seem like a daunting task, especially if you're worried about losing your personal files in the process. However, it doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Microsoft has made it easier than ever to reinstall Windows while keeping your personal files intact. This blog post will guide you through the steps on how to do this effectively and safely.

Before you begin, it's important to back up your files. While the process we will go through is designed to keep your files safe, there is always a small risk that something could go wrong. Backing up your files to an external hard drive, or an online cloud storage service, is the best way to ensure you won't lose any data. Once you've done this, you're ready to begin reinstalling Windows.

The first step to reinstalling Windows is to access the Settings menu. You can do this by clicking on the Start button, and then the Settings icon which looks like a gear. Once in the Settings menu, click on the 'Update and Security' option. In the next window, choose 'Recovery' from the left-hand sidebar. You will see an option that says 'Reset this PC'. Click on the 'Get started' button underneath it.

You will be presented with two options: 'Keep my files' and 'Remove everything'. Since we want to keep our personal files, click on 'Keep my files'. This option will remove apps and settings, but keeps your personal files. After clicking this, Windows will present a list of apps that will be removed during the reset process. Once you're ready, click on the 'Next' button.

The final step is to click on the 'Reset' button. Windows will then start the process of reinstalling the operating system, while keeping your files safe. This process may take some time, so be patient and don't turn off your computer until it's finished. Once the process is complete, your computer will restart and you'll need to go through the initial setup process again, just like when you first got your computer.

Reinstalling Windows can help solve a variety of problems with your computer and can make it run like new again. By following these steps, you can do this without losing any of your personal files. Remember, it's always good to do a backup of your files before starting this process, just in case anything goes wrong. With this guide, you will be able to rejuvenate your PC's performance while keeping your personal data safe and sound.

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