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Computer Help and Support

canetoad

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5. Back in the day

Reply to UTUSN (Reply #3)

Sun Jan 21, 2024, 07:41 PM

Jan 2024

When Windows didn't have such an option, I decided to always keep my files on a seperate drive and the Operating system and programs on another. This served me extremely well over the years and I have never lost a file.

It also makes is pretty easy to quickly reinstall windows and start afresh with a clean registry and uncorrupted Windows folder. I'm really glad that this option is now available to users - it used to be such a drama to reinstall windows but sometimes it was the only option.

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Repeat problem with Windows Spotlight, after fix from last year doesn't fix anymore. UPDATE *FIXED*! [View all] UTUSN Jan 2024 OP

I'm not sure I can be of any help canetoad Jan 2024 #1

No "silence" about it - I *heard* you cursing me! HAH! - First, sincere thanks for understanding what UTUSN Jan 2024 #2

Here's something the Tech sent: How to Repair Windows without losing data" UTUSN Jan 2024 #3

UPDATE: Fearfully followed the steps in the video (notes here), and download seems to work. UTUSN Jan 2024 #4

Back in the day canetoad Jan 2024 #5