Repair windows 8 installation

jeffocal

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Is it possible to repair or reinstall windows 8 pro while keeping the desktop app using the windows 8 installation disk and if so could someone post or give link to a site that explain how to do it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
I've already tried that however I am am only given the options of keeping
personal files or nothing (Please see screen shot<<
http://www.theimagineershome.com/windows_repair.png
>>) However neither one allows me to keep my desktop apps. I was
wondering if it could have something to do with the administrative privilege
settings even though according to my user profile I have administrative
privileges.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
Here is what you should get if you execute the repair install tutorial and follow the instructions carefully. I have followed that tutorial myself and I can vouch that it is accurate.

Screenshot (6).png

Settings that will be Preserved when doing a Repair Install


  • All user accounts.
  • Files in all users' C:\Users\(user-name) folders. (ex: Desktop, My Documents, My Music, etc...)
  • Wireless network connections.
  • Apps from the Windows Store will be kept.
  • All installed 3rd party desktop programs will be kept.
  • Mobile broadband connections.
  • BitLocker and BitLocker To Go settings.
  • Windows Firewall settings.
  • Drive letter assignments.
  • File type associations set per user.
  • Metro apps settings per user.
  • Display settings.
  • Personalization settings such as lock screen background and desktop wallpaper.
  • All users' PC settings will be kept.
  • Choices you made during Windows Welcome, such as computer name and user accounts, will not change.
  • Network, Libraries, and Windows Update settings will not change.
  • Customer Experience Improvement Program settings will not change.
  • Windows Error Reporting settings will not change.
  • Some drivers may or may not be removed, but usually will remain.

Settings that will be NOT be Preserved when doing a Repair Install


  • Installed Windows Updates will be removed.
  • Some drivers may or may not be removed, but usually will remain.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
HRM_CCSA_X64FRE_EN-_DV5 is not a HP/Compaq DVD.
 

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

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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