Clean Install and Keep Files

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k4zabdin

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Hi,

I just wanted to ask if it is possible to upgrade my Windows 7 with a clean installation of Windows 8 but yet keep every file/folder which was present on my Windows 7. If I can, which of the three options should I pick from the Windows 8 upgrade assistant?

Thank you
 

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but yet keep every file/folder which was present on my Windows 7
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NO, as you will need to format the HD drive for a clean install.
 

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Hello k4abbdin, and welcome to Eight Forums.

Sorry, but no. A clean install is just that, starting from fresh.

Instead you would want to upgrade using the Windows setting, personal file, and apps option.

Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99

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Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
 

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Brink said:
Hello k4abbdin, and welcome to Eight Forums.

Sorry, but no. A clean install is just that, starting from fresh.

Instead you would want to upgrade using the Windows setting, personal file, and apps option.

Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99

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Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
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Ahh Right, i see, would the install of windows come preinstalled with apps from windows 7 or would everything be in an windows.old folder?
 

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