If I restore my OS, I lose all my files?

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• I don't sound stupid, but I'm going to lose all my files, games or whatever it is, with the upgrade?

  I don't sound stupid, but I'm going to lose all my files, games or whatever it is, with the upgrade?

  By 'upgrade', what you're speaking of?

  Windows 8 for Windows 8.1?

  Windows 8.1 for Windows 10?

  In any case, you * don't *-however, something can and probably will happen not doing a full image backup just before changing throughout the operating system would be, at best, careless.

  Also - if you mean Windows 8.1 for Windows 10: do not trust a single scan or test to tell you whether or not the upgrade will be successful.  You should check with the manufacturer of each product (hardware and software) to ensure that support them (the real manufacturers of real products in question) is in place for the newer operating system.

• Windows XP SP3: Unable to start, System Restore cannot drag and drop ALL the files/folders on the desktop and applications, many unable to start, services cannot search, cannot copy or transfer the any files folders...

  After a recent power outage, my system has restarted with a weird and very common Windows problems range. The system boots fine, all my personal files/folders/apps are intact, have suddenly stopped almost all functions of applications, but many crucial functions of the Windows kernel. Everything seems to point to several Windows Services are unable to start (administrative tools on the start menu). I am running Win XP SP3 and that he was going to upgrade to Windows 7, but I wanted to backup everything in advance. As I have 29 000 hours on my C: drive and a lot of time invested in my system, files, and applications, I am extremely reluctant to risk losing my files and applications by performing any type of reinstalling Windows. Strangely, begin to almost all my apps and all my files are accessible for the most part, but I've lost the ability to drag and drop files, folders or items in a list within the applications COMPLETELY. I can't copy or paste anything, can't move the desktop icons (although I can create new files and folders). So at the moment I can't save anything or even a single file transfer to a hard drive on another storage medium. Immediate reaction: try safe mode and try the system restore safe mode has the same problems (likely due to the large number of system services that inexplicably refuses to start) and the system restore says an error window saying "system restore is not able to protect your computer at this time. try restoring the system running and restart again", which of course NEVER changes. It's the equivalent of getting a tire on your car in the middle of nowhere to find the spare tire flat and the missing Jack. I have used to be fanatical about the definition of the regular restore points, but now can not access them. I have backups of most of my personal files, but over years have lost most of the original installation CD for many of my applications (there are over 100 applications on my system) and I don't want to lose the file associations and architecture of directory tree that it took my so long to implement. I started with Win XP media center edition of first (circa 2004 or almost) and have migrated twice more of 3 hard disks and 2 computers. All this time (5 years of daily use), I have NEVER known so many malfunctions for as many Windows basic and vital functions at the same time. I tried a lot of 3rd party "windows fix - it / registry repair" apps, all have no effect. Everything I can speculate is there was some serious damage to the registry and have no idea how/why so many Services refuse to start. In MMC, more than half of the services actually start and run, the rest all give the error message "the service or dependencies is not start (error 1068).» In addition, very oddly, no. APPS or windows appear in the toolbar AT ALL, but the Quick Launch toolbar works very well, just like the tray button and start tasks (?! )!). If I reduce a window, it "disappears" (Nothing on the task bar), but I can restore it using the alt - tab keyboard shortcut to switch apps, so all applications/windows appear on the list of the Task Manager. A few apps is paralyzed bad, as the player windows media, itunes, etc. (I guess because the service windows audio can not not start), some won't start at all, but 90% of them work fine, except to try to copy or back up all files. I can create new files, however. I'm desperate to find a solution to repair XP3 Win WITHOUT losing my installed applications and files, before I try and switch to WIndows 7. Any help/suggestions/links/advice would be much appreciated. I'm an experienced user, but I've never met so many malfunctions based on the OS at a time. I, however, very painfully learned (years before that my system so complex) it's been almost a re-installation of Windows guarantees to lose my installed apps and files, the directory tree architecture associations.

  Help, please!

  I'll be honest with you - your message is so difficult to read that I don't bother to go through all that. Next time consider using white space, ball or points numbered, etc. to make your message more readable. I stopped reading after your first sentence and only scanned the rest quickly. I do not mean to hurt your feelings; just trying to help you get targeted answers you need for the future.

  The blackout has corrupted your Windows installation. Back up your data now. Since you have problems so much, it would be probably best is to remove the hard drive, put it in a USB drive enclosure and attach it to another computer to copy the data OR start the target with Linux Livecd such as Knoppix system and copy the data to an external hard drive. IOW, do not use the damaged windows to try to get your data.

  You can try a repair that will leave your programs and facility data intact, but with this widespread bribery, it is unlikely to work. However, it takes only a few minutes and is so worth a try. If the repair facility does not work there is nothing to do, but a clean install. And Yes, it will mean that over again.

  Consider buying a UPS to help prevent future damage by power outages. For a single computer, you should look for one in the area of $60 to 80. A more expensive UPS is not necessary. Another good disaster recovery strategy is to buy an external hard drive and Acronis True Image. You can image your system (and can make an incremental backup image so that your image is still current). You can apply your image and be back running that you were in relatively few minutes after a hard drive or Windows to fail.

  http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm - repair install how-to
  http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean install - how-to
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - you will need at hand MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - Don ' t Panic!

• If I decrease my first partition where I installed my windows 7 which has 100 GB of space available go I lose all the files of the OS or data?

  Hello

  If I decrease my first partition on which I have installed windows 7, which has 100 GB of available space, will I in bulk all the files of the OS or data on my first partition?

  Thank you

  Johan

  Johan,

  Before you begin this task, assume that you will lose everything.

  Make a system image - see link on the left side of the opening screen of Windows backup.

  Make a disc repair system [this can also be done starting from a link on the opening screen of the Windows backup] or a Windows 7 installation disc to use to restore this image if necessary.  Then test that you can boot from it before starting the main task.

  I resized a partition with no problems successfully, but there is a risk of serious or even catastrophic problems.

  Good luck

• photo storage problem - if I remove program Picasa: I'll lose all the files in Win-Live-Photo Gallery? OR files of my photos on my menu fouad?

  In general, I used my library file of images (from start menu).

  I need a program for editing and responsible Picasa.  NOW, when I insert a picture of my camera it will appear on the two W.L.P.G AND Picasa AND (occasionally) in my photos.

  "I can't rename a folder in my pictures folder I get the warning - the file is opened in another location - close file - try again.

  If I remove the Picasa program - I lose and photos/files W.L.P.G or my photos file?

  I don't think that I need three locations of photo storage! ??

  In general, I used my library file of images (from start menu).

  I need a program for editing and responsible Picasa.  NOW, when I insert a picture of my camera it will appear on the two W.L.P.G AND Picasa AND (occasionally) in my photos.

  "I can't rename a folder in my pictures folder I get the warning - the file is opened in another location - close file - try again.

  If I remove the Picasa program - I lose and photos/files W.L.P.G or my photos file?

  I don't think that I need three locations of photo storage! ??

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  FWIW... Regardless of what I or someone else
  you... the best bet is to maintain up-to-date backups 'Always'
  of * all * your files, photos, documents, ect...
  external media. (Personally I archive 'all' of my personal files)
  on two different external hard drives and data DVDs)

  First... If you have Picasa or photo library open when
  you go to your pictures folder and try renaming a
  folder... the warning could be because these same files
  are being accessed in Picasa and photo gallery.

  You do not have three locations of photo storage... Photo
  Gallery and Picasa are simply a photo viewers / editors.

  Copies of your photos are not archived in these applications.

  And... one or two programs to uninstall does not remove
  your photos that you have saved in your folder images/s.

  Your actual photos would be stored on your hard drive...
  more than likely in your... Pictures folder or other folders
  of your choice.

  However... Photo gallery maintains an exclusive file
  that contains the original versions of your files that have changed for the
  goal to return to the unedited version.

  If there is no chance you would like to return to your
  versions to the original edition, you can remove the
  files in the original Images folder.

  in Windows 7, you can find the original image folder to the
  following path:

  C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows
  Photos of Gallery\Original

• Can I restore my computer and not lose all the files

  My computer Exchange sites all its self, one page, then another, I can be doing something a boom it's gone and I'm on another page to help please.

  From the other thread:

  I get a blue screen with a ton of writing and says that it is dumping... help

  From time to time, I get a blue screen with tons of writing and at the end he said dumping it turns black and then my computer restarts and now I can't stay on one computer site changes every few seconds another site by himself.  Help please.

  "I did what you suggested... safe mode no luck."

  Is that mean that you scanned your system with Malwarebytes in Mode safe mode with networking?

  Read this information from Dell:

  When to use the Dell Diagnostics

  If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Finding of Solutions" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Run Dell Diagnostics may help you solve the problem without having to contact Dell. If you contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for the service of Dell and support staff.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/eDOCS/systems/WS340/en/UG/DIAGS.htm

  How to run Dell 32-bit Diagnostics utility

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?docid=52057

  Computer does not start in Microsoft Windows Vista

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?docid=DSN_343119&isLegacy=true

  See you soon.

• If I download Windows 7, I lose all my files and Microsoft Office Outlook

  I'm about to buy Windows 7, but I am concerned when I merge from Vista to Windows 7, I'll always be able to use my current Microsoft Office Outlook? Is there something I need to do to make sure that I keep all my messages in my Inbox to

  Hello

  There is normally no problem if you made an upgrade, but multiple backups using different methods are wise.
  Check with the experts below for methods to ensure that your email is safe and does not rely on a method, use
  several. To another place/folder/drive on computer external hard drive - backup on CD/DVD. Zip up
  the file and send it to yourself, send the zip to one of storage services online. As I said, if your email is
  important so be careful on save.

  Please check with the experts of the Office and Outlook here:

  Discussions of Questions General Outlook
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/default.mspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Outlook.General&lang=en&CR=us

  MS Office discussion groups
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/FlyoutOverview.mspx
  And here:

  Microsoft.public.Outlook discussions
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Outlook&cat=en_us_81f401b3-b3fe-4e8d-B291-066f30b63ec8&lang=en&CR=us

  Office newsgroups
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Office.Setup&cat=en_us_642d5640-c1ba-43C3-A224-b3ec1473346c&lang=en&CR=us

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Create new folder - lose all the files?

  To try to create a new folder in Lightroom, when I hit create I lost all the photos in LIghtroom. The folder I created on my hard drive now contains Previews.lrdata and lrcat. Neither of which I can open it.  Can I recover my photos?  I use LR 5 and an Imac OS 10.11.2.

  It seems that you have created a new catalog instead of a folder. (you create folders in the folders Panel)

  Go to file > open recent, where you should find your original catalog.

• If I install Windows 7, lose all my info from my previous version of Windows?

  just a quick question... If I had win xp or win vista on my pc and a bunch of documents and files, for now I install Windows 7, that I lose all my files? or they are goin on my HARD drive?

  Upgrading from Windows XP or Vista

  Please read these instructions carefully and completely before you begin installing Windows 7: there are important steps that you must follow to upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7 in order to preserve your files and settings.

  Before you begin, you'll need to backup all your data to an external storage device, and you will need all the installation discs for the programs that you want to keep. Please make sure that you have an external hard drive (see details below).

  More detailed instructions are available at windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-xp. Here are the basic steps.

  1. start Windows Upgrade Advisor (winodws.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor) to see if there are known issues that may affect the installation and the question of whether you should install the version of 32 or 64 bit Windows 7.

  2 back up your files and settings on an external hard drive using Windows Easy Transfer (windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer). If you do not have an external hard drive, you will not be able to use Windows Easy Transfer. Alternatively, you can copy the files you want to keep on a USB stick, CD or DVD.

  3. you will need to manually reinstall your programs, such as Microsoft Office, after I installed Windows 7. Gather the installation for your programs and all partner/license product key discs. You may be able to download programs from the Internet. For example, Windows Live Messenger can be installed from the download.live.com/messenger.

  4. Insert the Windows 7 DVD in your PC. When asked "which type of installation you want. Click on "Custom (advanced)."

  5. when Windows 7 is installed, use Windows Easy Transfer to restore your files and settings.

  If you are not comfortable Windows 7 installation, check with a local retail or the services of the PC company store to see if they offer upgrade services. Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• DVD + R discs lose all content (photos) - how to find them?

  My laptop with Windows 7 has several times made me lose all my files on my DVD + R discs.  I don't know if I do something wrong when inserting the disk (incorrect formatting?) or something else when you remove the disc?  I lost important files on disks too many times.  Previously Microsoft docs, etc.  Now I've lost hundreds of photos on a DVD + R.  When I insert the disc, the disc name is not recognized and it said drag files in this folder to add to the disc.  But where they went or where they permanently deleted?  Can anyone provide an overview?  THX.

  Hello

  It is always best to save the file to a folder on your hard disk, then copy the file to the removable drive.  Save the file on the media may result in corruption of the document.

  Try using Recuva (free version) from Piriform to recover the files.

  http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva/download

• Forgotten code for girls iPad restrictions, if I restore iPad I lose all its game data?

  I forgot the restriction code for my daughters iPad mini, if I restore the iPad completely I'll lose all its game date (in particular clash of Clans)? Any help is appreciated...

  Yes. The problem you have is that restriction is part of a code backs up the iPad. So if you delete the iPad and restore so you will restore the restriction code. Not a good thing if you don't remember the password.

• spooling print error 1053 problem I talked to HP and they said I would need to do a system restore and would lose all of my programs, I added.

  I read some difficulties and that you haven't seen the right thing.  I tried a download from microsoft who fixed the problem until I had to reboot my computer.

  I have windows 7 running on a Hp touchsmart desktop computer.  I just installed an Hp officejet printer 8600

  Either you misunderstood or gave you bad advice.  Using the system restore won't make you lose all your programs.

  However, if the printer has never worked properly, it is doubtful that the system restore will help.

  Microsoft has just released two new automated tools that should be able to repair it, but before using them, it would be good to know if you have ever had a working printer installed on this computer. You might also want to explain what led to this problem (malware infection, power failure, etc.), as well as giving some details about the antivirus and anti-malware software you installed and provide the link from which you downloaded whatever temporarily fixed things?

  It is the "light version" of the tool.  Run it, restart and see if your printer works.  If this is not the case, there should be a log created on your desktop by the tool. Open it with Notepad and copy and paste the content in your response.  Direct link to the Print Reset Lite Mode - http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9829710

  There is also a 'Full' mode you can try if Mode Lite does not work.  Run this will require a reinstallation of all printers.  You can consider display with some more information before running this one: link Direct to the Print Mode Full Reset - http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9829711

• Qosmio G20: I'll lose all reinstall operating system restore CD downloads

  I installed Vista on my laptop Qosmio G20 and am happy with how it works.
  If I use the recovery cd I lose all my I-Tunes downloads while reinstalling the operating system XP?

  You will lose if all downloads are saved on the C partition. Before recovery procedure starts the HARD drive (or chooses the partition) will be formatted and all data will be gone.

  Because of this data backup and install WXP using the recovery DVDs delivered.

• Replacement of the main computer, don't want to lose all the data synchronized.

  I use Firefox Sync with multiple devices at work and at home. My main computer, which is the original pc all data from first and I use to add new devices, is my work laptop. I'm being transferred across the country and no longer have this laptop.

  I need somehow put up my home pc or my new laptop to work as the new main computer, but I don't want to lose all data. Should I export all the data from the laptop the existing work and import it on the new pc, then installed Sync all over again on my other devices (Mercury browser for iphone and ipad)? Or is there an easier way to do it?

  Thank you
  Jake

  Hello, first of all please create a backup of your profile of your work pc folder, so that you have your data available in all cases: back up and restore the information contained in the profiles of Firefox

  I do not think that there is something like a 'primary' feature in your accounts sync - all devices need to be at the height, you can simply delete your old laptop to sync & add the new laptop to the account:
  Go to firefox > options > tab sync on your old laptop. Please make sure you as your user name, password of the account and the recovery key is known to you (you can access the recovery key under 'manage accounts' "-write it down if you haven't done so already '), then click on separate device in the Synchronize tab.

  You can then add your new laptop to work on behalf of sync existing either by coupling a device while you're close to your pc at home or with your user account, password and recovery key.

• If I put all my files on the C drive that has the operating system and make a recovery of keys one, will I lose my files?

  If I put all my files on the C drive that has the operating system and make a recovery of keys one, will I lose my files? drive C whereas the partition that has the operating system and drive D is the lenovo drive that has all the drivers lenovo and all those. Did I lose my files?

  Yes, the collection clears all of the C drive and you will lose your files. The solution would be to backup regularly to an external HARD drive and after the key one to also restore the files from the external hard drive.

  This has been answered before, if you do a search for "key recovery" it appears among the first results.

  http://forums.Lenovo.com/T5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-Z-and-P-series/will-i-lose-my-files-if-i-do-one-key-recove...