I am "upgrading" to windows 10 this weekend. How do i keep my data

[pagani123]

So I know i have to do a clean install of windows 10 when "upgrading". But how do i keep my data? (pictures downloads documents music appdata ect.) Are there any guides to link to something like this?

Thanks

[PlayStation 2]

It's probably best you just wipe, install, and make sure you have everything you need backed up.

[HPWebcamAble]

Assuming you are upgrading the computer in your signature,

• Transfer any files you want to keep to your HDD
• Install windows 10 on your SSD (with your HDD unplugged during install, just in case)
• Install programs that you need (from their various web sites, do not copy their files from you current install)
• Transfer files back to SSD from HDD

[pagani123]

1 minute ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

It's probably best you just wipe, install, and make sure you have everything you need backed up.

backed up on what though i have a 2 tb hard drive thats not my os drive. After i install windows 10 can i just move everything back?

[PlayStation 2]

1 minute ago, Maybach123 said:

backed up on what though i have a 2 tb hard drive thats not my os drive. After i install windows 10 can i just move everything back?

As long as it's not like an installed program like Photoshop or Sony Vegas, you should be able to.

[pagani123]

1 minute ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

As long as it's not like an installed program like Photoshop or Sony Vegas, you should be able to.

ok is there a way to download a list of all of my programs. ( i remember reading about that somewhere)

[AlwaysFSX]

3 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

ok is there a way to download a list of all of my programs. ( i remember reading about that somewhere)

Best bet is probably just going to the program uninstall section of the control panel and typing/writing down what you have installed and want to remember.

[pagani123]

also one last question.If i have windows 8.1 pro will i have windows 10 pro or home?