I am thinking of trying the new Windows PC refresh feature. But I need to understand what it does. It is supposed to keep your data. But what data does it mean?
I have a lot of software installed on my 90 day version of RTM install. Does that mean all of my programs will need reinstalling?
For example, I have three different installations of Visual Studio Express, SQL Server Express, ClassicShell, Firefox and Chrome browsers, etc.... I assume all of these will need reinstallation.
What about my Downloads, Documents, Music, & Pictures folders?
Of course, it is only wise to make a backup of all my data and installation downloads.
I wonder if the PC refresh keeps the binaries of installed software, but simply cleans out the registry.
Anyone had any experience?
I have a lot of software installed on my 90 day version of RTM install. Does that mean all of my programs will need reinstalling?
For example, I have three different installations of Visual Studio Express, SQL Server Express, ClassicShell, Firefox and Chrome browsers, etc.... I assume all of these will need reinstallation.
What about my Downloads, Documents, Music, & Pictures folders?
Of course, it is only wise to make a backup of all my data and installation downloads.
I wonder if the PC refresh keeps the binaries of installed software, but simply cleans out the registry.
Anyone had any experience?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 Pro
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Sony Vaio Duo 11
- CPU
- i7
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel 4000
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 256 GB SSD
- Cooling
- Internal fan
- Keyboard
- Slider keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse