J jabbothehut Reputable Mar 7, 2014 44 0 4,530 Apr 6, 2014 #1 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?
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?
Solution 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.
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.
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 54,147 3,396 179,340 Apr 6, 2014 Solution #2 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. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
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.
J jabbothehut Reputable Mar 7, 2014 44 0 4,530 Apr 6, 2014 #3 COLGeek : 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. 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? Upvote 0 Downvote
COLGeek : 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. 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 Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,329 17,830 184,590 Apr 6, 2014 #4 They may be there, but not run properly. Upvote 0 Downvote
J jabbothehut Reputable Mar 7, 2014 44 0 4,530 Apr 6, 2014 #5 COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. ok but for example if it's a steam game it will still run, but not be updated by windows right? Upvote 0 Downvote
COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. ok but for example if it's a steam game it will still run, but not be updated by windows right?
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,329 17,830 184,590 Apr 6, 2014 #6 jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. Upvote 0 Downvote
jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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.
J jabbothehut Reputable Mar 7, 2014 44 0 4,530 Apr 6, 2014 #7 USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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.
J jabbothehut Reputable Mar 7, 2014 44 0 4,530 Apr 6, 2014 #8 USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/ guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right? Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/ guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right?
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,329 17,830 184,590 Apr 6, 2014 #9 jabbothehut : USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/ guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right? Maybe, maybe not. Upvote 0 Downvote
jabbothehut : USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. Oh yeah my bad didnt reread properly :/ guess i can still run it im compatibility mode anyways right? Maybe, maybe not.
J jabbothehut Reputable Mar 7, 2014 44 0 4,530 Apr 6, 2014 #10 USAFRet : jabbothehut : USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. 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 Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet : jabbothehut : USAFRet : jabbothehut : COLGeek : 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. USAFRet : They may be there, but not run properly. 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. 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