updating windows 7 to windows 8 without file deletion

jabbothehut · Apr 6, 2014

i have was wondering if it was possible to update from windows 7 to 8.1 without having to delete personal files (such as music, photos, movies, games etc) that are all stored on the desktop in user created folders?

COLGeek · Apr 6, 2014

Yes, performing an upgrade will retain your files and compatible applications from the Win 7 install.

Also, you should always make a backup of your personal files just in case of a problem during the upgrade.

jabbothehut · Apr 6, 2014

COLGeek :

what happens to the non compatible applications? (some of my steam games are non compatible). do i have to reinstall them or will they stay?

USAFRet · Apr 6, 2014

They may be there, but not run properly.

jabbothehut · Apr 6, 2014

COLGeek :

USAFRet :

ok but for example if it's a steam game it will still run, but not be updated by windows right?

USAFRet · Apr 6, 2014

jabbothehut :

COLGeek :

USAFRet :

ok but for example if it's a steam game it will still run, but not be updated by windows right?

Windows does not 'update' Steam games. Steam/Valve does that.

jabbothehut · Apr 6, 2014

USAFRet :

jabbothehut :

Windows does not 'update' Steam games. Steam/Valve does that.

jabbothehut · Apr 6, 2014

USAFRet :

jabbothehut :

Windows does not 'update' Steam games. Steam/Valve does that.

Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/
guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right?

USAFRet · Apr 6, 2014

jabbothehut :

USAFRet :

Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/
guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right?

Maybe, maybe not.

jabbothehut · Apr 6, 2014

USAFRet :

jabbothehut :

USAFRet :

Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/
guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right?

Maybe, maybe not.

Thanks man greatly appreciated

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