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Hello,

This is my 1st post on these forums so I hope I've posted it in the correct place.

I have been having allot of issues since upgrading from Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit) to 8 Pro (64-Bit). I am thinking of doing a system refresh, but, I don't want to loose my Norton 360 & Office 2013 Professional Plus. Is there any way of backing these files up before I do the refresh, and will I be able to put them back on?

Thank you soooo much :)
-Jack
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro (64-Bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K
    Motherboard
    Asus Hero VII
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 2133MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Strix GTX 980
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2720Z & HP 2311x
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB Samsung SM951 M.2
    256GB SanDisk UltraPlus
    2x 2TB WD Red
    PSU
    Be Quiet L8 730w
    Case
    Fractal Design R5 Windowed
    Cooling
    2x 140mm intake + 1x 140mm exhaust
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 RGB (Cherry MX Red)
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Chroma
    Internet Speed
    200 / 12
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Panda Global Protection 2016
Welcome EightForums.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html

Refresh.PNG

This can be overcome by creating a Custom Recovery Image:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3610-refresh-windows-8-create-use-custom-recovery-image.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Jack0171 said:
Hello,

This is my 1st post on these forums so I hope I've posted it in the correct place.

I have been having allot of issues since upgrading from Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit) to 8 Pro (64-Bit). I am thinking of doing a system refresh, but, I don't want to loose my Norton 360 & Office 2013 Professional Plus. Is there any way of backing these files up before I do the refresh, and will I be able to put them back on?

Thank you soooo much :)
-Jack
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Welcome Jack.

Refresh Your PC in Win8—Attempts to solve system problems by replacing system files without affecting user data files. Such files still should be backed up. Installed programs will have to be reinstalled except those from the Windows Store. A list of uninstalled programs is provided on desktop. Your personalization settings will be maintained. System settings will be set to defaults. A Windows.old folder will be created at C:. You can delete it once you have everything you want from it--Windows.old Folder - Delete in Windows 8.

You can reinstall the programs you mention.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro (64-Bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K
    Motherboard
    Asus Hero VII
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 2133MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Strix GTX 980
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2720Z & HP 2311x
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB Samsung SM951 M.2
    256GB SanDisk UltraPlus
    2x 2TB WD Red
    PSU
    Be Quiet L8 730w
    Case
    Fractal Design R5 Windowed
    Cooling
    2x 140mm intake + 1x 140mm exhaust
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 RGB (Cherry MX Red)
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Chroma
    Internet Speed
    200 / 12
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Panda Global Protection 2016

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
theog said:
I have been having allot of issues since upgrading from Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit) to 8 Pro (64-Bit).
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Jack0171 said:
Is it just mine that gets stuck when the writing image gets to 100%?

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3610-refresh-windows-8-create-use-custom-recovery-image.html
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It may be part of the issues, you are having.

I would look at doing a clean install.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13375-clean-install-windows-8-upgrade.html
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Yeh, I think I'm just going to do a fresh install of Windows 8.
Thanks for all of the help :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro (64-Bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K
    Motherboard
    Asus Hero VII
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 2133MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Strix GTX 980
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2720Z & HP 2311x
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB Samsung SM951 M.2
    256GB SanDisk UltraPlus
    2x 2TB WD Red
    PSU
    Be Quiet L8 730w
    Case
    Fractal Design R5 Windowed
    Cooling
    2x 140mm intake + 1x 140mm exhaust
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 RGB (Cherry MX Red)
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Chroma
    Internet Speed
    200 / 12
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Panda Global Protection 2016
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