What happens to my files when I reinstall the operating system, after forgetting my password?

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• What happens to iCloud disk files when you reinstall the operating system

  Hello.

  So I thought I use iCloud drive to store files from work because I had to increase 50 GB due to miss the free 5 GB because of photos.

  But my doubt is what happens if my hard drive is going nuts and I install everything... With a new installation, what happens to the files? Download automatically? Or they are deleted on the server (since the new drive iCloud installation folder would be empty)? And can they be backed up with Time Machine? If so, if I get Time machine, it automatically retrieves files from iCloud drive?

  I'm sorry for so many questions, but these are important files.

  Thank you!

  The files are up in the cloud - iCloud!

• Impossible to download and reinstall the operating system after erasing HD

  Yesterday morning, my iMac won't start.  It was fine the night before.

  The progress bar reaches about two thirds to three quarters of the way to the end when the bar of progress disappears and I find myself with a gray screen. It does this by starting too.

  I followed the advice of Linc Davis at https://discussions.apple.com/message/21333265 (hash) 21333265 (Note - I can't find the symbol of hash on my keyboard key so if you if know where he is, please replace by in the link - oh (hash) and tell me where it's too please ;-)).

  I started the Revovery volume (now here actually).  Run Disk Utility/First aid finds no problem with MacIntosh HD (my boot drive). I can't find how to repair permissions.  The option no longer seems to be there. Reset NVRAM has nothing else that makes the iMac wonder my preferred language.

  I used download and reinstall OS option.  The first time I tried to re-download El Capitan, it took 15 minutes and 45 minutes to install.  Installation failed leaving me to the grey screen again.  I think that the Setup program itself was trying to restart the iMac when he got stuck in the same place I'm stuck.  I left it there for about six hours before I tried to restart manually.

  Tried to download the operating system again. This time, it was after using the recovery volume, select MacIntosh HD, by using erasing, then the option reinstall in THE.

  I did two times now.  The first time I tried 'Erase and re - install' the download bar has got to a point about a third of the way across, and then he stopped. Time of download bar gradually got more and more long, up to what I canceled it (when the display estimated download time is six and a half).  The internet connection was problematic, or the Mac had stopped download (similar to the earier progress bar).  The second attempt to delete and download, the download bar has not yet started to progress.

  My HARD drive has several volumes.

  1. The most important. My MacIntosh HD with OS 10.11.4 - El Capitan.
  2. The second, MacIntosh HD 2, is about 50 GB, a Mavericks installed on it.
  3. The third is 10.11.4 recovery volume.
  4. The fourth is another volume of recovery for the Mavericks.
  5. There is another called eDrive bulkhead.

  Apart from MacIntosh HD, with none of these volumes I problems in starting up (with the possible exception of the Mavericks resumed, that I have not tried to access all since the update to El Capitan).

  I used first aid utility disk several times, and no problems have been reported. I used the version of El Capitan permanently.

  I can't understand why, after erasing the MacIntosh HD to do it again, I can't get the iMac to download the MacOS and reinstall.

  A couple of clues-

  • After his clear utility drive always reports what is MacIntosh HD. (When I restart, the dialog "Select Start Drive" only shows the volume of the Mavericks and eDrive)
  • Disk utility also shows "Apple Disk Image/OS X Base System."  OF THE said that it is ejection. But this button does not work.  I suspect it's what might stop download me the installer and start again.

  I used e-drive to check the iMac and, in particular, the drive HARD; even performed a surface scan.  No problems have been reported.

  Your 2007 iMac is too old to download OS X, you need to install OS X since the recovery partition directly. If this does not work then Yes, something is wrong with your HD run Apple Hardware Test Mode Extended 2 - 3 times back to back, if errors appear which confirms what I said. You will need the original DVD that came with the computer in order to run it.

• I had to reinstall the operating system after that Itried to restore my files for the backup that I had already taken in an external drive, the problem is tha files are empty?

  When I am trying to restore my file that I can't reach them, in some cases I can read the name of the file such as the name of a singer, but when I tried to open the file is empty, he said. This happens with my contact and all my media. I lose my stuff.

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  Hi Hector.

  1. what version of Windows operating system is installed on your computer?

  2. you use software to perform the system backup and restore?

  3 is the issue limited to any particular file?

  First of all, I suggest you click with the right button on the backup files and check the size of the file in the Properties window.

  Try to copy and paste the files to the computer and check if you are able to access the files.

  You can also check if the folders are hidden. If the folders are hidden, so you can view folders and check if you are able to access the data.

  1. press the ALT key on the keyboard in any Windows Explorer window to display the toolbar.
  2. click on tools, then Options of folders, and then on the view tab.
  3. then choose "show files and folders". After clicking OK, they appear with the other files.

  Hope that the information provided is useful.

• How to download creative suite when you reinstall the operating system

  Hi, I have the photographer suite (photoshop and lightroom) Unfortunately, I upgraded to El Capitan and my mac stopped working, I had to reinstall everything. How can I download the suite in my mac? I have a laptop on which I have installed the second version, but I need. Thank you for your help. Marcello

  See also:

  FAQ: What should I do if I have a subscription, but my application acts as if I had a trial?

  and

  FAQ: How to contact Adobe for support?

• Reinstall the OEM system after forgetting password

  Dear support, my mother inlaw has started the new computer, made all the settings and I forgot to the IPL. She don't have any disk recovery which if ever (and have tried for months to remember the PW).

  Is it possible to use the ordered from HP recovery disk and start from the beginning? without loging into the computer? Or did I get the OEM software for reinstallation?

  The computer is a HP Pavilion Notebook PC g6-1302eo. Product A9W62EA, serial number 5CD2087JGP.

  Thank you

  / Peter

  Hi, Peter:

  Have you tried to recover from the recovery partition?

  You start the PC and at the beginning of the HP welcome screen, press the F11 key to start the Recovery Manager program.

  Follow the instructions on the screen.

  If you can get the PC restored in this way, you should be able to make a set of recovery disks to find Recovery Manager program in the menu all programs.

• How to reinstall the operating system after the broken hard drive partition?

  Hey guys, lately my HARD drive goes down, during the factory restore. I install a new blank HDD in your computer now. I can see my old HARD drive recovery disk, but cannot get it back.

  I have finished the form of recovery disk, but my warranty expired a few months ago as :( I have the product key that came with my cpu, which is window 7 Home premium. You are not sure if Dell will send me a recovery disk, if I have to buy a new window, or if there is some way I can restart the recovery partition?

  You can perform a new installation using a .iso from Digital River and the program ABR:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/Windows-7-SP1-ISO-download/

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-Windows-7/Microsoft-product-activation/the-activation-backup-and-recovery-program-Windows-7-version/

  For the old disk, you should try using Fedora data recovery:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/data-recovery-using-Fedora/

  See the Windows reinstallation Guide / A Clean install of Windows 7 for detailed installation instructions:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/

• "Don't use this CD to reinstall the operating system on Dell count" that I had in 2004 and have more... what I want to know I can install it on a different computer now and it would be legal?

  Original title: Original Windows XP cd.

  I have an original cd of Windows XP Home Edition with the product key for it and want to use it... but when I look at the disk, according to me, he said: "Don't use this CD to reinstall the operating system on Dell count" that I had in 2004 and have more... what I want to know I can install it on a different computer now and it would be legal?

  Because Dell SLP, the restriction of similar model is not important. All that matters is the EULA and the fact that the two computers are Dells.

• I crushed my desktop under Vista SP2 and the repair shop transformed old files by (.old) and reinstalled the operating system.

  I crushed my desktop under Vista SP2 really bad and couldn't get it to work again. I took it to the repair guy and they converted all the files (.old) and then reinstalled the operating system that has recovered the old files and got the computer running again. All the old files use about half of the hard drive and I want that space back. Is it safe to uninstall the old files? Thanks for any help and suggestions.

  Hello

  as long you have recovered your data it's ok to delete the windows.old folder

  How to restore your personal files after you perform a custom Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  It's the same way for Windows vista to remove

  How can I remove the Windows.old folder?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

• How to: format and reinstall the operating system

  Original title: is there a virus that downloads all the images that appear on windows xp family within 24 hours, I have acquired 17 000 images and used to my PC I want to enter windows in any mode

  I can't navigate what whether in safe mode with or without networking. How to flatten the system, which dates back to the original state that I'm not bothered about registering files images etc want just my PC to work

  Hi wendyspeariett,

  1. you receive an error message when you start in safe mode or normal mode?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  If you have access to the internet in safe mode with network, then you will need to scan the computer to remove all infections from the computer and check if that helps.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx 

  You can also use Microsoft Security databases to scan your computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/security-essentials

  If you want to format new Windows XP installation, you can move forward.

  A new installation is to remove all data from your hard drive repartition and reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system and programs empty (clean) hard disk.

  How to install or upgrade to Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978307

  How to partition and format a drive hard using the Windows XP Setup program

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/313348

• tried to reinstall the operating system and it crashed

  Acer One Netbook D257.

  Installed to 2 g of RAM (you have to take all this goes to do!) and since then the wireless is uneven right next to the router unless.

  So, I thought it would be a pilot. Tried to install the driver from Intel. That didn't fix it.

  So I thought I would start fresh by reinstalling the operating system using the Acer tool that backs up the user's data.

  Wonder of wonders, it doesn't at all now! System 7 House is caput! He starts up a message saying that Acer could not install the OS!

  Suggestions? How can I get a copy of "acer" of win7 to replace on this netbook?

  TIA

  Ron

  Alrighty then, here is the resolution!

  Apparently, there is a removable rear on this computer! You must know the 'secret' to open the door!

  The 'trick' is to remove the keyboard, and then there are 5 magic screws that release the rear panel.

  There are two right under the disk hard corners L & R and then there are three online in the upper part of the hard drive. One of those is to the left of the upper-left corner (probably as he field key 'E'?) Once you do this, dislodging then the back is yet another task. Fortunately for me, I pushed inside to understand. There's "brand" in the plastic that indicate you the five. Just look at the two bottom and you'll see what I mean.

  The other thing to know is that the back side of the Panel has hooks that need to go first when back, which means that it is NOT the starting point of prying eyes. The other 3 sides are 'snap' as push so I think that starting with a front corner notches to stop might be the best solution, otherwise you will destroy the hooks.

  The problem with dropping the network was the antenna wires that connect to the transmitter. They were loose. They do not have much of a loop service for them so when I raised the mobo to install memory, the first time, they jumped off. The antenna is located around the monitor bezel.

  Now, it works fine.

  Why they have not make obvious to repair this unit is a mystery. I guess for $250, it's a deal, but then you get watered to have someone for you install memory.

  If all goes well, I saved someone some $ and headaches this announcement.

  Enjoy

  Ron

• How do I upgrade to Windows 7 Pro without reinstalling the operating system?

  I have a client who is moving from a workgroup to a domain based network.  About half of the computers are Windows 7 Home edition.  I need to upgrade to Pro so I can join the domain.  I was not able to find an easy way to do it since Anytime Upgrade no longer works on Windows 7.  The only time I did, I had to by a free license key and ended up having to completely reinstall the operating system.  So, how can I switch to Win 7 Pro without reinstallation of the operating system or go to Windows 8.

  Unfortunately, your only option now would be to buy a full version or upgrade to Windows 7 professional retail license and use the product key with the Express Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Wizard. It is, it's expensive:

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version-

  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

  Version upgrade-

  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional upgrade

  If the license for Windows 7 Professional, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• How can I reinstall the operating system with the recurring kernel panics?

  MacBook 1.1, white, plastic, 2.0/2x1GB/80GB/SD/USB.

  It used a lot, but want to keep going for special purposes.  Get kernel panic/black screen when I try to reinstall the operating system on a blank disc;  deleted before trying to reinstall Lion 10.7.3.  Tried other earlier versions of operating system.  Reinstall the memory chips and ordered new ones as a bet.  Made a "Lion" partition the Middle clone backup FW for my MacBook Pro, but there now El Capitan; window said I have bad installer in MB Pro; Cannot install on this new FW partition, but I don't know if this will help anyway.  Must be HW problem; nothing on the MacBook drive.   Diagnosis I could not complete either.  Impossible to wipe FW with the MB Pro, Lion and other stuff loading to attack the problem of HW?   Don't know how to do in this regard.  A new Disk Warrior 5 and old Tech Tool Pro.  Apple HW Test on the original disc from MacBook will not appear either?   Difficult OB!    Challenge yourself, please!   New mem circuits can do. ??

  So I'll try to attack it from the external hard drive, of course, I have to.   But how to find and eliminate the block HW?   Finally, go ask Apple support.

  It doesn't let me finish any operation!

  According to Mactracker, a Macbook 1.1 is limited to Snow Leopard 10.6, as the new OSX compatible.  Do you mean you had lion (10.7) installed?

  Ciao.

• Cannot see network on XP Server after reinstalling the operating system

  After reinstalling the operating system on our server, I can't see our server on the network. In the Service list after going to TCP/IP--> INSTALL network, I do not see "Sharing files and printing for Microsoft networks" in the category of SERVICES.
  I see all the other nodes in the network (which consist of several Win7 and Win XP machines).

  Hi BigGtheDood,
  The question you posted would be better suited in the TechNet Forums. I would recommend posting your query in the TechNet Forums.
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/threads
  I hope it helps. If you have problems in the future, please let us know. We will be happy to help you.

• I have a Dell Dimension 3000, service Pack3 & I would like to know how to reinstall the operating system xp professional?

  I have a Dell Dimension 3000, service Pack3 & I would like to know how to reinstall the operating system xp professional.

  Thank you

  Dee

  Check maual of the user of the ignition key (e.g. F11) you need to press on when you first ask the computer to access the XP restore partition. If you have a "restore CD" the game that the BIOS so that the CD-ROM drive is the 1st device to start, followed by the hard drive. then power on the computer and "press any key" when prompted to start the installation.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com