stubuzz Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 My computer is slowing down and i want to do a reset. I see 2 choices; keep files or delete files. Will this reset only affect the partition with the operating system (C), or will it delete the stuff i have in drive/partion (D) also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Only C, Sent from my SM-G935F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 31 minutes ago, Forkinhades said: Only C, but it will remove any installed applications, even if they reside on D: I would try a "keep files" first, actually download and run CCleaner before even that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Indeed, all your applications will need to be reinstalled, but you can keep your data associted with them on the D drive. I would also back up data from apps to a cloud, and a stick.Sent from my SM-G935F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks. It is only my work computer that has been upgraded from Win 7 - 10 and now the new update. I think its time for a clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 If you are prompted to re-format the disk, say no. And of course you're going to back everything up beforehand, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 14 hours ago, bendejo said: And of course you're going to back everything up beforehand, right? yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Another option you have is by using the windows media creation tool from Microsoft. This is still available and usable as long as your current install has been registered or, if you are doing a clean install on a new machine, that you have the license key available. This method will give you the option of keeping your data and installed programs, or to keep nothing and do a complete clean install. When you get to the download page (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 ) click on the indicated button shown below and follow the instructions. There is also additional information available on this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuntyC0re Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Before doing a reset I suggest to backup a hard drive. You can use Disk drill tool and this guide https://www.cleverfiles.com/hard-drive-backup.html . This software can take an exact snapshot of the hard drive, preserve a copy of the data, and recover it later whenever necessary. Hard drive problems only get worse, not better, so the sooner you take this snapshot (also called a disk image) of your hard drive, the more chances you have of preserving all of your files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 All of my data is on D drive and is backed up regularly. I have a usb to sata cable that i connect to a spare hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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