How to Repair Windows 11 Without Losing Data or Programs

How to Repair Windows 11 Without Losing Data or Programs
Today we take a look at how to repair windows 11 using repair install or in-place upgrade.

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#windows11 #windows10 #tech

[Frazer]

Thank you immensely! This method spared me countless hours that would have been spent on resetting and reinstalling all my applications and programs. I typically reinstall the operating system biannually to maintain its optimal functionality. This approach has been a tremendous time and stress saver for me.
Kudos to you!

[bobclegg]

Excellent. One trap, double check your language before starting down load. I was us-english but downloaded english international. Deep into the update process it prevented me from saving apps as language was different. Had to start over. But finally what a joy to have a responsive system one more. Thanks again.

[Dirtyharry]

Nice to know some options other than reset. All my windows units are imaged frequently. I use redo, and sometimes clone, zilla, noting that in the image description recently. I had a windows 10 unit go through a Windows upgrade, and completely corrupted, the solid-state drive (boot drive not found). Used redo to partition, format, restored and within an hour, I was up and running again.

[vacantile]

Thank you so much I was stressing about my computer’s broken updates for days and this fixed it!

[US_Joe]

Besides preserving progs & files, does it preserve all your settings (start menu, Taskbar etc)? ??? SFC - DISM - Restore points ??? Of course the best answer is periodic backups.
Thanx Brian 👍👍👍

[christop_bader]

Nice to know this, had a problem with Win-11 awhile back and used the reset options which did work but this way would have been alot better, Thankyou Brian

[ionamygdalon]

I also agree that the default Windows Recovery is a big mess. From my personal experience repairing Windows computers, I often find that problems MAY lie under our own very nose. So here is the procedure I personally follow:

A. Download Bleachbit portable edition

Restart in Safe Mode
Run Bleachbit
Run Disk Cleanup
Delete files in the %temp% folder
From CMD run:
Chkdsk C: /f

Then do a Normal Startup

B. If this did not fix the problem

I download a French AV program called Adlice RogueKiller as it offers a Portable option. I also download the file containing the latest updates and perform a Quick Scan. One can also run a Full Scan whilst in Safe Mode... Totally optional.

C. If the above fail, my last attempt to quickly fixing a Windows computer are the SFC & DISM commands

Edit: I also carry a pen drive with Bleachbit Portable, Adlice RogueKiller Portable & the latest Signature Database

[nialball]

I tried this and I didn't get the option to 'Keep personal files and apps' - it was greyed out. I only got the option to 'Keep personal files only' or 'Nothing'. So beware! Make sure the option to 'Keep personal files and apps' is available!

[tonypmedia]

All I did was move a damn drive and all hell broke loose. Went from loading to "Can't find a loading operating system". Put the drive back to the original, it works. put it back to the new system. It works... Put another drive... all hell again... Thank you!

[Zhenya_]

Wow, that's amazing!! One additional question, does installation require internet connection at the early stages? Cause the problem for me is it's inability to connect to the internet

[Uglylizard]

Saved to my PC Videos. Thank you for another great & help full video.

[abbycci]

Thank you so much!!!! you´re a life saver!!! Greetings from Uruguay!!

[sp]

Tried this but but will not proceed, I get a message like "Windows is in a wrong drive or you are installing an older version of Windows". This is strange

[johngoard]

A good video Brian and just as a matter of interest I remember once you saying that you need to download the same language version as was installed in the first pace or else the installation will not go ahead? The other thing is that I did delete the Windows old file/folder but found that it still appears in the listings of what I have on my laptop is this normal or what? Anyway I am still a great fan of your videos mate from the days of Windows 7 - keep them coming they make my day😉

[akshayvinchu]

03:00 Just a tip while selecting language and region choose same as currently installed windows otherwise option for keeping apps and file will be disabled.

[akosibas]

The hell!! This one saved my computer! You are so awesome!! Thank you so much!!

[JK-ldcd]

ive been battling the windows 11 "wont wake from sleep issue" going around in circles. also cant save more than 1 restore point...

[njlightningbolt]

mine said "we couldn't update the system reserved partition"

[CA-kjsf]

Check this out if you don't have "Mount" option on Win11

From PC-Mag:
This is usually a simple process, but sometimes a third-party program can disable the built-in Mount command so it doesn’t appear in the menu. If this happens, you will need to reset your default program to bring the command back.

In Windows 11, go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps and click Windows Disc Image Burner in the list of apps. Click the name of the third-party program and change it to Windows Explorer.

PC Mag: How to Install a Software Program From an ISO File

[StudioZero]

Possibly the most valuable video on Youtube today. Thank you! 🔥