Practical advice / 2026-09-08

Preparing your data before reinstalling Windows

What to agree on and save before changing your system: files, account access, applications and licences.

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List your important data

Review documents, photos, your desktop and folders where applications save projects. List what must remain available. If several people share the computer, check each user account. Do not assume everything is in one folder.

Choose the procedure after checking

Windows recovery options preserve different things. Resetting or a clean installation can remove applications or data. Before starting, we agree on the exact procedure and verify a separate backup of important files.

Prepare access and licences

Check that you can access your accounts and have the necessary licences. Enter passwords yourself. List your work applications so we can check your workflow after installation. For an employer-owned device, agree changes with the person responsible for IT first.

Official guidance

Check the official documentation for the procedure on your device.

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