[SOLVED] Can i do a fresh Windows 10 Pro install, and STILL keep my files?

nikospc

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Hello,

Can I install a Fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro on my existing Windows 10 Home, and still keep my files the way they are? Programs? Shortcuts??

Thank You,
Nick
 
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desire, cause my other pc(win 10 home) cant print on shared printer
Thats just a configuration issue. Not a Pro vs Home issue.

In any case...whatever Pro 'license' you bought is not valid.
And you can't do a 'fresh install' of Pro, and keep things exactly as they are now.

USAFRet

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Hello,

Can I install a Fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro on my existing Windows 10 Home, and still keep my files the way they are? Programs? Shortcuts??

Thank You,
Nick
No.

A fresh install is just that....fresh.
Everything on that drive gets wiped out.


Assuming you have a valid Win 10 Pro license, you can Upgrade your current Home to Pro. No fresh install needed.
 

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rakibfahadgts

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If you have your necessary files in a different drive other than C drive you can go to reset option and from there opt for online installation (it'll install fresh windows 10 from Microsoft server). I personally use a flash drive to create installer with media creation tool (ocd XD) and wipe everything when the option comes.