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Can I fresh windows 11 install without losing data
- Sep 04, 2025
Yes. I just did that three days ago on my Windows 10 Pro laptop. All personal files and apps are still there after upgrade. However, you need to apply some tricks to do this. Here is the trick that worked for me:
https://www.uuwinfox.com/safe-way-to-install-win11-without-losing-data
Hi Ostarari -
I am not getting the "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" option. I have a check box where I have to agree that all files, apps, and settings will be lost.
My laptop crashed during a Windows update. I have tried everything. Twice, I got Windows to start, but it crashed.
I didn't get much help on the Microsoft Community forum. You can see my post here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_11-wintop_backup/windows-11-will-not-boot-after-a-crash-during-the/c7b3cfc2-d72f-4434-8900-977b19f87a87?page=3
They aren't listening or reading what your issue actually is. They keep saying to access Windows, but your not getting to that point. I'm having the same issue right now.