Reverting changes made by windows refresh PC?

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So due to my computer not being able to start, I choose the option to refresh pc because it says it will remove apps. Well, how do I know that apps = programmes and not just those fancy things that run on metro.

Regardless, I refreshed and the pc was able to function normally again but I want my programmes back. System restore shows up nil.

So please help.
 

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LOL500 said:
So due to my computer not being able to start, I choose the option to refresh pc because it says it will remove apps. Well, how do I know that apps = programmes and not just those fancy things that run on metro.

Regardless, I refreshed and the pc was able to function normally again but I want my programmes back. System restore shows up nil.

So please help.
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Hi LOL500:
There should be a list of your apps pinned to your desktop.

View attachment 41757
 

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Edwin said:
LOL500 said:
So due to my computer not being able to start, I choose the option to refresh pc because it says it will remove apps. Well, how do I know that apps = programmes and not just those fancy things that run on metro.

Regardless, I refreshed and the pc was able to function normally again but I want my programmes back. System restore shows up nil.

So please help.
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Hi LOL500:
There should be a list of your apps pinned to your desktop.
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I know, so how do I recover them?
 

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LOL500 said:
I know, so how do I recover them?
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Unfortunately you have to reinstall them yourself.
If I'm not mistaken, the list is an HTML file and opens most links to the program(s) website.
 

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    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
the program still exist?
If Allows enter Safemode you can back up your data in safemode
 

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Edwin said:
LOL500 said:
I know, so how do I recover them?
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Unfortunately you have to reinstall them yourself.
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Wait...under my C drive, I see a folder named windows.old and it contains all my old files! I don't know if it's complete or not but can I rename this folder and replace my programe folder?

I figure all registry values will be reentered when I run these apps again.
 

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LOL500 said:
Edwin said:
LOL500 said:
I know, so how do I recover them?
Click to expand...

Unfortunately you have to reinstall them yourself.
Click to expand...

Wait...under my C drive, I see a folder named windows.old and it contains all my old files! I don't know if it's complete or not but can I rename this folder and replace my programe folder?

I figure all registry values will be reentered when I run these apps again.
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Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder - Microsoft Windows Help
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
Edwin said:
LOL500 said:
Edwin said:
Unfortunately you have to reinstall them yourself.
Click to expand...

Wait...under my C drive, I see a folder named windows.old and it contains all my old files! I don't know if it's complete or not but can I rename this folder and replace my programe folder?

I figure all registry values will be reentered when I run these apps again.
Click to expand...

Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder - Microsoft Windows Help
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Oh thanks, what a relieve.

And why does windows recommend disk cleanup if you want to delete this folder? Wouldn't shift+delete be faster?
And does renaming the folder allow me to keep it for more than 28 days?
 

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